United States Bankruptcy Judge Manuel Barbosa of the Northern District of Illinois has applied to be reappointed by the United States Court of Appeals to a new 14-year term when his current term expires on March 23, 2012.  A United States Bankruptcy Judge is a judicial officer of the United States District Court who exercises the authority of the district 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 the bar as to whether Judge Barbosa should be reappointed.  Those comments should be in writing and sent by June 17, 2011 to:

• Collins T. Fitzpatrick
• Circuit Executive
• 219 S. Dearborn
• Room 2780
• Chicago, IL 60604