United States Bankruptcy Court, Central District of Illinois
About This Court
The United States Bankruptcy Court for the Central District of Illinois is a unit of the United States District Court for the Central District of Illinois, operating within the Seventh Circuit. The court has jurisdiction over bankruptcy cases filed by individuals, businesses, and other entities located within the central portion of Illinois, administering cases under Title 11 of the United States Code.
The Central District of Illinois covers a broad swath of the state's interior, including communities in and around Springfield, Peoria, Danville, and Rock Island. The district encompasses a mix of urban and rural areas with economies tied to agriculture, manufacturing, and government services.
As a bankruptcy court, it handles Chapter 7 liquidation cases, Chapter 11 reorganizations, Chapter 12 family farmer and fisherman cases, and Chapter 13 individual repayment plans, along with related adversary proceedings.
Handles cases filed under the federal Bankruptcy Code within the jurisdiction of the Central District of Illinois. Bankruptcy judges are appointed by the court of appeals for 14-year terms. Proceedings are governed by the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure.
Divisions
Peoria Division (Peoria), Springfield Division (Springfield), Urbana Division (Urbana), Rock Island Division (Rock Island)
Caseload
The court handles a significant volume of consumer bankruptcy filings, particularly Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 cases, reflecting the district's largely rural and small-city population base. Agricultural bankruptcies under Chapter 12 are also a notable component of the docket given the district's farming communities.
Bar Admission
Attorneys must be admitted to practice before the United States District Court for the Central District of Illinois to appear in the bankruptcy court. Local rules also require compliance with any specific registration requirements for the court's electronic filing system.
Clerk's Office
226 U.S. Courthouse, 600 East Monroe Street, Springfield, IL 62701
(217) 492-4551
Local Rules
The Local Rules of the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Central District of Illinois, which supplement the Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure. See the court's official website for the authoritative text.