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The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois and the Federal Bar Association Chicago Chapter proudly announce the Courthouse Book Drive.  Throughout March 2025, donations of new or gently used children’s books (grades K-8) are being accepted for the American Dreams Playroom at the Dirksen Federal Building.  This incredible effort ensures that every…

The Supreme Court Historical Society, the Northern District of Illinois, and the ABA’s Division for Public Education are sponsoring a program for Chicago area high school students. Students participating in the Supreme Court and My Hometown program will investigate the judicial branch by examining the local Sixth Amendment case of Escobedo v. Illinois (1964). Students…

On February 26, 2025 from 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, in collaboration with the Black Women Lawyers’ Association of Greater Chicago, Inc., the Cook County Bar Association, and the Black Men Lawyers’ Association, is hosting a remarkable event titled “Lift Every Voice”.

In honor of…

Effective February 10, 2025, the Northern District of Illinois implemented a new procedure for submitting and issuing summonses.  Summonses must be submitted via CM/ECF. The Northern District will no longer accept or issue summonses via email.

Benefits of the new procedure:

  • Increased Efficiency: Using CM/ECF ensures a more streamlined process, reduces delays and improves issuance
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On December 11, 2024 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. the Northern District and the American Red Cross are hosting a blood drive in the Dirksen Building 10th Floor Training Room.  This is a great opportunity to make a difference this holiday season.  Your donation will provide life-saving blood to those in need. 

For…

The Uptown People’s Law Center (“UPLC”) in conjunction with the Northern District of Illinois, and the Chicago Bar Foundation are coordinating The Hibbler Help Desk –a free, virtual resource designed to assist Northern District pro se litigants.

The upsides of volunteering for the Hibbler Help Desk include:

  • Minimal time commitment (45 minute sessions once per
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The My Fav Electronics, Inc. v. Currie, et al., No. 24 C 1959, (N.D. Ill. Oct. 18, 2024) (Pallmeyer, J.).

Judge Pallmeyer granted-in-part plaintiff My Fav Electronics’ (“SLM”) motion for preliminary injunction preventing the individual defendant, a former SLM employee, from contacting certain SLM customers and requiring that the individual defendant allow forensic review…