The Northern District of Illinois updated its summons form, which is now required when submitting a summons via ECF in the Northern District.  And as of February 10, 2025, all summonses must be submitted via ECF. 

The newly revised summons form is available on the Northern District’s website under the “Forms” section or you may click here to download the updated version.

For detailed instructions on how to properly file the summons through CM/ECF, please click here.