October 30, 2025
NOTICE
United States Bankruptcy Judge Timothy A. Barnes of the Northern District of Illinois has applied to be reappointed by the United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit to a new 14-year term when his current term expires on May 15, 2026. A United States Bankruptcy Judge is a judicial officer of the United States District Court who exercises the authority of the court with respect to any action, suit, or proceeding under Chapter 6 of Title 28 of the United States Code. 28 U.S.C. § 151. Comments are invited from the public and members of the bar as to whether Judge Barnes should be reappointed. Those comments, which will be kept confidential, should be in writing and sent by December 30, 2025, to:
David E. Hollar
Circuit Executive
Judicial Council of the Seventh Circuit
219 South Dearborn Street
Room 2780
Chicago, Illinois 60604
Email: ca07_circuit_executive@ca7.uscourts.gov
October 16, 2025
Seventh Circuit Continues Case Operations During Government Shutdown
The United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit will continue case processing operations during any Government Shutdown caused by the failure to enact an annual appropriation bill or a continuing resolution. The court will continue to docket new cases, receive documents for filing, determine motions, hear cases on submission and by argument, and decide cases. All cases currently calendared for oral argument will go forward as scheduled. Unless the court orders otherwise, federal government attorneys are expected to appear for oral argument despite any lapse in appropriations or shutdown.
Because the court will remain open for business during any shutdown, filing dates will not be automatically extended. Parties remain obligated to comply with the filing requirements of the Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure and this court’s Local Rules.
September 10, 2025
The Committee on Federal Criminal Jury Instructions of the Seventh Circuit submits the attached proposed new and revised pattern criminal jury instructions for public comment. The Committee will accept comments through October 10, 2025.
Please see the notice for details.
