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Check this page, or the News and Announcements box on the homepage, for the latest official news and announcements released by the court. You can also access archived news and announcements from this page.

October 18, 2024
United States Courts Fifth Annual Bill of Rights Day – Student Contest

The United States Courts throughout the Seventh and Eighth Circuits are hosting the Fifth Annual Bill of Rights Day Contest. 

School age children in grades 5-12 in Arkansas, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri,...

September 12, 2024
Naturalization Ceremony - Rock Island

 

 

February 13, 2024
The Third Revised Designation by the United States Attorney for the Central District of Illinois of Persons in said Office for this District Who Are Authorized to Accept Service of Process for the United States of America.
February 6, 2024
Durbin, Duckworth Announce Screening Committee, Application Process for Federal District Court in the Central District of Illinois
January 25, 2024
The Court, being vested with authority pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2071 to make and amend local rules, has approved amendments to Civil Local Rules 5.8(A), 7.1(D)(2), and 83.6(B) effective February 1, 2024.

The Court, being vested with authority pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2071 to make and amend local rules, has...

November 21, 2023
SCAM TELEPHONE CALLS

We have had recent reports that individuals are receiving scam phone calls from a number purporting to come from the Central District of Illinois.  During these calls, scammers attempt to collect a fine in lieu of arrest due.  THIS IS A SCAM. ...

September 28, 2023
Civics Education:  Fourth Annual Bill of Rights Day Student Contest

Civics Education:  Fourth Annual Bill of Rights Day Student Contest

The Fourth Annual Bill of Rights Day Art & Essay Contest is now live and better than ever! Students in grades 5–12 are invited to respond to specific...

September 19, 2023
Naturalization Ceremony - Rock Island
September 11, 2023
The Changing Dynamic of Intimate Partner Violence: Supporting and Providing Resources to Those at Risk
The Changing Dynamic of Intimate Partner Violence: 
Supporting and Providing Resources to Those at Risk
Hosted by the Illinois, Wisconsin, and the Northern District of Indiana U....
August 11, 2023
​​​​The Court, being vested with authority pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2071 to make and amend local rules, has approved amendments to Civil Local Rules 5.3, 5.4, 5.5, 5.7, 7.1(B)(1), 7.1(B)(4), 7.1.1, 11.3, and 16.1(c), effective August 11, 2023.

​​​​The Court, being vested with authority pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2071 to make and amend local rules, has...

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