All local rules for N.D. Ill., integrated with this judge's published requirements.
Neither a motion nor brief in support of or in opposition to any motion nor objections to a report and recommendation or order of a magistrate judge or special master, shall exceed 15 pages without prior approval of the court. Local Rule 7.1 ↗
Neither a motion nor brief in support of or in opposition to any motion nor objections to a report and recommendation or order of a magistrate judge or special master, shall exceed 15 pages without prior approval of the court. Local Rule 7.1 ↗
Neither a motion nor brief in support of or in opposition to any motion nor objections to a report and recommendation or order of a magistrate judge or special master, shall exceed 15 pages without prior approval of the court. Local Rule 7.1 ↗
(b) A judge may require a motion or an objection to a magistrate judge’s order to be accompanied by a notice of presentment specifying the date and time on which, and judge before whom, the motion or objection is to be presented. The date of presentment shall be not more than 14 days following the date on which the motion or objection is delivered to the court pursuant to LR 78.1. Local Rule 5.3(b) ↗
Except where a judge fixes a different time in accordance with this rule, the original of any motion shall be filed by 4:30 p.m. of the second business day preceding the date of presentment. A judge may fix a time for delivery longer than that provided by this rule, or elect to hear motions less frequently than daily, or both. Local Rule 78.1 ↗
Form Confidentiality Order Parties seeking to have the court enter a confidentiality order (agreed or otherwise) in their case must file a motion explaining the need and attaching the proposed order as an exhibit to the motion. Parties may use this form order and modify it as needed. If the parties wish to use this form order, they must attach a clean version and the redlined version to their motion. When the motion is filed, the parties must also email a Word version of the proposed order to the court ( proposed_order_kim@ilnd.uscourts.gov ).
The court may set a briefing schedule. Oral argument may be allowed in the court’s discretion. Local Rule 78.3 ↗
Any judge wishing to refer a matter in a civil case pending on that judge’s calendar to a magistrate judge may do so following procedures approved by the Executive Committee. Local Rule 72.1 ↗
This court does not require a courtesy copy of filings to be delivered, even if the filings exceed 10 pages, unless specifically requested. However, the court asks that the exhibits attached to the filings in PDF be bookmarked when possible. Source ↗
All briefs in support of or in opposition to any motion must comply with the 15-page limit set forth in LR 7.1. Source ↗
Motions must be filed no later than the third business day before the day the motion is to be presented. For example, if a motion is filed on a Monday, it may not be noticed for presentment earlier than Thursday. A notice of motion must be filed as a separate docket entry showing the presentment date and time, unless the motion is joint, agreed, or unopposed. All briefs in support of or in opposition to any motion must comply with the 15-page limit set forth in LR 7.1. This court does not require a courtesy copy of filings to be delivered, even if the filings exceed 10 pages, unless specifically requested. However, the court asks that the exhibits attached to the filings in PDF be bookmarked when possible. If the parties do not hear from the court by email or court order, the motion will be heard as noticed in open court and the responding party is expected to oppose the motion during the hearing. If the responding party needs to file a written response, the party should ask the court for a briefing schedule by email, copying the moving party, before the hearing. All requests to reset a status hearing, motion hearing, or settlement conference must be agreed to by all parties. Source ↗
Motions must be filed no later than the third business day before the day the motion is to be presented. For example, if a motion is filed on a Monday, it may not be noticed for presentment earlier than Thursday. A notice of motion must be filed as a separate docket entry showing the presentment date and time, unless the motion is joint, agreed, or unopposed. All briefs in support of or in opposition to any motion must comply with the 15-page limit set forth in LR 7.1. This court does not require a courtesy copy of filings to be delivered, even if the filings exceed 10 pages, unless specifically requested. However, the court asks that the exhibits attached to the filings in PDF be bookmarked when possible. If the parties do not hear from the court by email or court order, the motion will be heard as noticed in open court and the responding party is expected to oppose the motion during the hearing. If the responding party needs to file a written response, the party should ask the court for a briefing schedule by email, copying the moving party, before the hearing. All requests to reset a status hearing, motion hearing, or settlement conference must be agreed to by all parties. Source ↗
The court requires strict compliance with Local Rules 56.1(a) and 56.1(b) in the briefing of all summary judgment motions, except Social Security cases. The court will not entertain Motions to Strike all or portions of an opposing party's L.R. 56.1 submission. If a party contends that its opponent has included inadmissible evidence, improper argument or other objectionable material in a L.R. 56.1 submission, the party's argument that the offending material should not be considered by the court should be included in its response or reply brief. Source ↗