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All offices of the U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Central District of Illinois will be closed on Monday, July 4th for the Independence Day federal holiday.

Bankruptcy Administration Improvement Act of 2020 (BAIA) - New CM/ECF events and FY 2021 Funds Availability: Click here

Effective April 4, 2022, the Clerk’s Office will be providing in-person service to members of the public during our regular office hours of 8:00 am – 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday. For additional information please Click here

The United States District Court for the Central District of Illinois has issued General Order 22-02 removing the mask mandate requirement for all persons seeking entry to, or occupying any of the District’s courthouses. Face coverings may be required by individual Judges in their courtrooms.

Important Information from the U.S. Trustee Regarding Telephonic § 341 Meetings of Creditors During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Click here

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We take pride, as the keeper of the official court record, in providing exceptional service, accurate and timely case processing, procedural information and access to records.

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Office Locations

Springfield
600 E. Monroe Street
Room 226
Springfield, IL 62701
(217) 492-4551

Peoria
100 N.E. Monroe Street
Room 216
Peoria, IL 61602
(309) 671-7035

Urbana
201 S. Vine Street
Room 203
Urbana, IL 61802
(217) 974-7330

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News & Announcements

Tue, 06/28/2022

Emergency CM/ECF Maintenance Tuesday, June 28, 2022

Please be advised we will be performing emergency CM/ECF maintenance from 5:30pm CST to potential More »

Tue, 06/28/2022

Independence Day Holiday - July 4th Closing

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Tue, 06/21/2022

Bankruptcy Administration Improvement Act of 2020 (BAIA) - New CM/ECF events and FY 2021 Funds Availability

The Bankruptcy Administration Improvement Act (BAIA) was enacted on January 12, 2021. (Pub. L. More »

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Clerk's Office Mission:

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Office Locations

Quick Links & Resources

Case Information via Telephone: VCIS

News & Announcements

Attention Debtors

Request email delivery of notices/orders through DeBN (Debtor Electronic Bankuptcy Noticing)

Attention Self-represented Debtors

Submit documents electronically through the Electronic Document Submission System (EDSS)

Attention Creditors

GovDelivery

List Case Hearings

Request email delivery of notices/orders through DeBN
(Debtor Electronic Bankuptcy Noticing)

Submit documents electronically through the
Electronic Document Submission System (EDSS)