Case number: 1:26-bk-11935 - Phoenix Converting, Inc. - Illinois Northern Bankruptcy Court

Case Information
  • Case title

    Phoenix Converting, Inc.

  • Court

    Illinois Northern (ilnbke)

  • Chapter

    11

  • Judge

    David D. Cleary

  • Filed

    07/20/2026

  • Last Filing

    11/09/2026

  • Asset

    Yes

  • Vol

    v

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U.S. Bankruptcy Court
Northern District of Illinois (Eastern Division)
Bankruptcy Petition #: 26-11935

Assigned to: Honorable Judge David D. Cleary
Chapter 11
Voluntary
Asset


Date filed:  07/20/2026
341 meeting:  08/27/2026
Deadline for filing claims:  10/26/2026
Deadline for filing claims (govt.):  01/19/2027

Debtor 1

Phoenix Converting, Inc.

1500 Bryn Mawr Ave.
Itasca, IL 60143
DU PAGE-IL
Tax ID / EIN: 83-0649752

represented by
Alexander F Brougham

Adelman & Gettleman, Ltd.
53 W. Jackson Blvd., Suite 1050
Chicago, IL 60604
(312) 435-1050
Email: abrougham@ag-ltd.com

Steven B Chaiken

Adelman & Gettleman
53 W Jackson Blvd, Ste. 1050
Chicago, IL 60604
312 435-1050
Fax : 312 435-1059
Email: schaiken@ag-ltd.com

Dina Kostrow

Adelman & Gettleman, Ltd.
53 W Jackson Blvd
Ste 1050
Chicago, IL 60604
312-435-1050
Email: dkostrow@ag-ltd.com

Henry B. Merens

Adelman & Gettleman, Ltd.
53 W. Jackson Blvd.
Chicago, IL 60604
312 435-1050
Email: hbm@ag-ltd.com

Robert E Richards

Dentons US LLP
233 South Wacker Drive
Suite 5900
Chicago, IL 60606
312 876-7396
Fax : 312 876-7934
Email: robert.richards@dentons.com

Adam P. Silverman

Adelman & Gettleman, Ltd.
53 West Jackson Blvd.
Suite 1050
Chicago, IL 60604
312 435-1050 Ext. 229
Fax : 312 435-1059
Email: asilverman@ag-ltd.com

U.S. Trustee

Adam G. Brief

Office of the U. S. Trustee, Region 11
219 South Dearborn
Room 873
Chicago, IL 60604
312-886-5785

represented by
M. Gretchen Silver

U S Trustee
219 S. Dearborn St., Room 873
Chicago, IL 60604
Email: ustpregion11.es.ecf@usdoj.gov

Creditor Committee

Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors
represented by
Gordon E. Gouveia

Fox Rothschild LLP
321 N. Clark Street, 16th Floor
Chicago, IL 60654
312- 541-0151 Ext. 102
Fax : 312 980-3888
Email: ggouveia@foxrothschild.com

Stephanie Slater Ward

Fox Rothschild LLP
1201 N Market Street
Suite 1200
Wilmington, DE 19801
302-654-7444
Email: sward@foxrothschild.com

Latest Dockets

Date Filed#Docket Text
11/09/2026186Report of Sale Filed by Alexander F Brougham on behalf of Phoenix Converting, Inc.. (Brougham, Alexander) (Entered: 11/09/2026)
11/04/2026185Notice of Motion and Motion to Authorize Debtors to Modify Case Names and Captions Filed by Alexander F Brougham on behalf of Phoenix Converting, Inc.. Hearing scheduled for 11/18/2026 at 09:00 AM at Appear In Courtroom 644, 219 S. Dearborn St, Chicago, IL 60604 or Using Zoom- Judge Cleary. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (Brougham, Alexander) (Entered: 11/04/2026)
11/04/2026184Transcript regarding Hearing Held 10/08/26. Remote electronic access to the excerpt/transcript is restricted until 02/2/2027. The excerpt/transcript may be viewed at the Bankruptcy Court Clerk's Office. For additional information, contact the Court Reporter D & E Reporting, Telephone number 312-986-1920. (RE: related document(s) 166 Post Petition Financing). Notice of Intent to Request Redaction Deadline Due By 11/18/2026. Redaction Request Due By 11/25/2026. Redacted Transcript Submission Due By 12/7/2026. Transcript access will be restricted through 02/2/2027. (Doolin, Amy) (Entered: 11/04/2026)
10/28/2026183(E)Hearing Continued (RE: 42 Sell Property Free and Clear of Liens 363(f); Assume/Reject Lease or Executory Contract; Exceed Page Limitation). hearing scheduled for 11/18/2026 at 09:30 AM at Appear in Courtroom 644, 219 S. Dearborn St, Chicago, IL 60604, or Using Zoom - Judge Cleary. (SN) (Entered: 10/28/2026)
10/26/2026182Request for Payment of Administrative Expense ($16,124.40) Filed by Allen J Guon on behalf of ZIP-PAK, a division of Illinois Tool Works Inc.. (Guon, Allen) (Entered: 10/26/2026)
10/26/2026181Request for Payment of Administrative Expense ($104,403.99) Filed by Allen J Guon on behalf of ZIP-PAK, a division of Illinois Tool Works Inc.. (Guon, Allen) (Entered: 10/26/2026)
10/26/2026180Chapter 11 Monthly Operating Report for the Month Ending 08/31/2026 Filed by Alexander F Brougham on behalf of Phoenix Converting, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Schedule - Cash Management System and Reconciliation # 2 Schedule - Utility Payments and Refund) (Brougham, Alexander) (Entered: 10/26/2026)
10/21/2026179Order (A) APPROVING THE SALE OF THE DEBTORS ASSETS FREE ANDCLEAR OF LIENS, CLAIMS, ENCUMBRANCES, AND INTERESTS;(B) AUTHORIZING THE ASSUMPTION AND ASSIGNMENT OF EXECUTORYCONTRACTS AND UNEXPIRED LEASES; AND (C) GRANTING RELATED RELIEF Granting Motion To Sell Property Free and Clear of Liens 363(f) (Related Doc # 42), Granting Motion To Assume Lease or Executory Contract - (Related Doc # 42), Granting Motion to Exceed Page Limitation (Related Doc # 42). Signed on 10/21/2026. (MA) (Entered: 10/21/2026)
10/21/2026178Proposed Order - Order (A) Approving the Sale of the Debtors' Assets Free and Clear of Liens, Claims, Encumbrances, and Interests; (B) Authorizing the Assumption and Assignment of Executory Contracts and Unexpired Leases; and (C) Granting Related Relief Filed by Alexander F Brougham on behalf of Phoenix Converting, Inc. (RE: 42 Motion to Sell Property Free and Clear of Liens 363(f), Motion to Assume/Reject, Exceed Page Limitation). (Attachments: # 1 Attachment - Redline) (Brougham, Alexander) (Entered: 10/21/2026)
10/21/2026177(E)Hearing Continued (RE: 42 Sell Property Free and Clear of Liens 363(f); Assume/Reject Lease or Executory Contract; Exceed Page Limitation). hearing scheduled for 10/28/2026 at 10:00 AM at Appear in Courtroom 644, 219 S. Dearborn St, Chicago, IL 60604, or Using Zoom - Judge Cleary. (SN) (Entered: 10/21/2026)