Bankruptcy Filing Statistics: Northern District of Illinois
10,280
Total Cases
53.4%
Discharge Rate
12.9%
Dismissal Rate
3,334
Pending / Open
District Report Card
Case Outcomes
■ Discharged 53.4%
■ Dismissed 12.9%
■ Other/Pending 33.7%
Breakdown by Chapter
| Chapter | Cases | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Chapter 7 | 6,696 | 65.1% |
| Chapter 13 | 3,084 | 30.0% |
| Chapter 11 | 290 | 2.8% |
| Other | 94 | 0.9% |
Filing Trend (2008–Present)
Data Source
Statistics derived from the Federal Judicial Center Integrated Database. Includes all bankruptcy case types. Pending cases may not yet have a recorded disposition.