All local rules for N.D. Ill., integrated with this judge's published requirements.
15 pages maximum Local Rule 7.1 ↗
15 pages maximum Local Rule 7.1 ↗
15 pages maximum Local Rule 7.1 ↗
Presentment model; notice date not more than 14 days after filing Local Rule 5.3 ↗
File by 4:30 PM two business days before presentment; hearing days set per judge Local Rule 78.1 ↗
Silent on proposed orders. The local rules do not require a proposed order with motions. Consult the assigned judge's individual practices page on the court website. Local Rule 5.3(a) ↗
Oral argument at court's discretion; court may rule on papers without hearing Local Rule 78.3 ↗
Magistrate assigned to each case; LR 37.2 in-person or phone conferral required before filing Local Rule 72.1 ↗
Discovery All parties must comply with the initial-disclosure requirements of Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 26. Parties are advised that there is no “order” in which discovery must occur. One party’s failure or inability to respond to discovery requests does not excuse any other party’s timely compliance. Parties also are reminded that the pendency of a motion–even a dispositive motion–does not operate as a stay of discovery.