Oberweis Dairy, Inc., et al.



Case Information

On April 12, 2024, Oberweis Dairy, Inc., The Oberweis Group, Inc., North Aurora Ice Cream, LLC, TOGI RE I, LLC, Third Millennium Real Estate L.L.C., and TOGI Brands, LLC (the “Debtors”) filed voluntary petitions for relief under chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code, commencing the following chapter 11 cases (the “Chapter 11 Cases”) in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Illinois:

  • In re Oberweis Dairy, Inc., Case No. 24-05385 (the “Lead Case”);
  • In re The Oberweis Group, Inc., Case No. 24-05388;
  • In re North Aurora Ice Cream, LLC, Case No. 24-05389;
  • In re TOGI RE I, LLC, Case No. 24-05391;
  • In re Third Millennium Real Estate L.L.C., Case No. 24-05392; and
  • In re TOGI Brands, LLC, Case No. 24-05393.
The Chapter 11 Cases have been assigned to the Honorable David D. Cleary, U.S. Bankruptcy Judge.

The Chapter 11 Cases are jointly administered for procedural purposes, meaning that most documents are filed on the docket of the Lead Case. The official dockets of the Chapter 11 Cases can be accessed using the U.S. Courts’ Public Access to Court Electronic Records (PACER), https://pacer.uscourts.gov/.

Unofficial versions of the dockets in the Chapter 11 Cases are accessible in the “Dockets” tab below.

Docket

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Filing Date 
Doc # 
Title 
04/12/20241Chapter 11 Voluntary Petition for a Non-Individual Fee Amount $1738, Filed by Howard L. Adelman on behalf of Oberweis Dairy, Inc. (Adelman, Howard) (Entered: 04/12/2024)
04/12/20242Receipt of Voluntary Petition (Chapter 11)( 24-05385) [misc,volp11a] (1738.00) Filing Fee. Receipt number A47767404. Fee Amount $1738.00 (Adelman, Howard) (re:Doc# 1) (U.S. Treasury) (Entered: 04/12/2024)
04/12/20243Verification of Creditor Matrix Filed by Alexander F Brougham on behalf of Oberweis Dairy, Inc.. (Brougham, Alexander) (Entered: 04/12/2024)
04/12/20244Chapter 11 or Chapter 9 Case Non Individual: List of Creditors Who Have 20 Largest Unsecured Claims Against You and Are Not Insiders Filed by Howard L. Adelman on behalf of Oberweis Dairy, Inc.. (Adelman, Howard) (Entered: 04/12/2024)
04/12/20245Corporate Ownership Statement filed. Corporate parents added to case: The Oberweis Group, Inc.. Filed by Howard L. Adelman on behalf of Oberweis Dairy, Inc.. (Adelman, Howard) (Entered: 04/12/2024)
04/12/20246Certification of Relatedness Filed by Howard L. Adelman on behalf of Oberweis Dairy, Inc.. (Adelman, Howard) (Entered: 04/12/2024)
04/15/20247Appearance Filed by Eric S. Rein on behalf of CIBC Bank USA. (Rein, Eric) (Entered: 04/15/2024)
04/15/20248Appearance Filed by Nathan E Delman on behalf of CIBC Bank USA. (Delman, Nathan) (Entered: 04/15/2024)
04/15/20249Notice of Motion and Motion to Provide Adequate Assurance of Payment to Utilities Filed by Tevin D. Bowens on behalf of Oberweis Dairy, Inc.. Hearing scheduled for 4/24/2024 at 10:00 AM at Appear In Courtroom 644, 219 S. Dearborn St, Chicago, IL 60604 or Using Zoom- Judge Cleary. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - List of Utility Companies # 2 Proposed Order) (Bowens, Tevin) (Entered: 04/15/2024)
04/15/202410Notice of Motion and Motion for Joint Administration of Lead Case 24-05385 Oberweis Dairy, Inc. with Member Case(s) 24-05388 The Oberweis Group, Inc.; 24-05389 North Aurora Ice Cream, LLC; 24-05391 TOGI RE I, LLC; 24-05392 Third Millennium Real Estate L.L.C.; 24-05393 TOGI Brands, LLC Filed by Adam P. Silverman on behalf of Oberweis Dairy, Inc.. Hearing scheduled for 4/18/2024 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) (Silverman, Adam) (Entered: 04/15/2024)
04/15/202411Notice of Motion and Motion to Pay Prepetition Wages (I) AND OTHER COMPENSATION, (II) PAY AND HONOR EMPLOYEE MEDICAL AND OTHER BENEFITS, AND (III) CONTINUE EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PROGRAMS; (B) TO OBTAIN RELATED RELIEF, Notice of Motion and Motion to Shorten NOTICE, Notice of Motion and Motion to Limit Notice Filed by Steven B Chaiken on behalf of Oberweis Dairy, Inc.. Hearing scheduled for 4/18/2024 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) (Chaiken, Steven) (Entered: 04/15/2024)
04/15/202412Appearance Filed by Charles S. Stahl Jr. on behalf of Associated Material Handling Solutions, Inc.. (Stahl, Charles) (Entered: 04/15/2024)
04/15/202413Notice of Motion and Motion to Maintain Prepetition Bank Accounts (I) AUTHORIZING (A) MAINTENANCE OF EXISTING BANK ACCOUNTS, (B) CONTINUED USE OF EXISTING CASH MANAGEMENT SYSTEM, (C) CONTINUED USE OF EXISTING BUSINESS FORMS, AND (D) CONTINUED USE OF EXISTING BOOKS AND RECORDS; (II) FINDING THE INVESTMENT AND DEPOSIT REQUIREMENTS OF 11 U.S.C. § 345(b) ARE SATISFIED OR OTHERWISE EXCUSED; AND (III) GRANTING RELATED RELIEF Filed by Adam P. Silverman on behalf of Oberweis Dairy, Inc.. Hearing scheduled for 4/18/2024 at 09:00 AM at Appear In Courtroom 644, 219 S. Dearborn St, Chicago, IL 60604 or Using Zoom- Judge Cleary. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Bank Accounts # 2 Proposed Order) (Silverman, Adam) (Entered: 04/15/2024)
04/15/202414Notice of Motion and Motion for Post Petition Financing, Notice of Motion and Motion to Use Cash Collateral thru: JUNE 30, 2024, Notice of Motion and Motion for Adequate Protection, Notice of Motion and Motion to Set Hearing FINAL HEARING PURSUANT TO BANKRUPTCY RULE 4001(C)., Notice of Motion and Motion to Shorten NOTICE Filed by Henry B. Merens on behalf of Oberweis Dairy, Inc.. Hearing scheduled for 4/18/2024 at 09:00 AM at Appear In Courtroom 644, 219 S. Dearborn St, Chicago, IL 60604 or Using Zoom- Judge Cleary. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - DIP Credit Agreement # 2 Exhibit B - Initial Budget # 3 Proposed Order) (Merens, Henry) (Entered: 04/15/2024)
04/15/202415Notice of Motion and Motion to Extend Time to File Schedules or Provide Required Information Filed by Adam P. Silverman on behalf of Oberweis Dairy, Inc.. Hearing scheduled for 4/18/2024 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) (Silverman, Adam) (Entered: 04/15/2024)
04/15/202416Notice of Motion and Application to Employ CPT GROUP, INC. as NOTICING, CLAIMS, AND SOLICITATION AGENT Filed by Adam P. Silverman on behalf of Oberweis Dairy, Inc.. Hearing scheduled for 4/18/2024 at 09:00 AM at Appear In Courtroom 644, 219 S. Dearborn St, Chicago, IL 60604 or Using Zoom- Judge Cleary. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A (Engagement for Ch.11 Notice and Claims Administration) # 2 Exhibit B (Declaration of Julie Green) # 3 Proposed Order) (Silverman, Adam) (Entered: 04/15/2024)
04/15/202417Notice of Motion and Motion to Authorize DEBTORS to CONTINUE HONORING (A) GIFT CARD OBLIGATIONS, (B) CUSTOMER LOYALTY PROGRAM, (C) CUSTOMER DELIVERY SUBSCRIPTIONS, AND (D) BOTTLE DEPOSITS, IN THE ORDINARY COURSE OF BUSINESS Filed by Adam P. Silverman on behalf of Oberweis Dairy, Inc.. Hearing scheduled for 4/18/2024 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) (Silverman, Adam) (Entered: 04/15/2024)
04/15/202418Notice of Motion and Motion to Authorize DEBTORS to PAY PREPETITION SALES, USE, TRUST FUND, AND SIMILAR TAXES AND RELATED OBLIGATIONS Filed by Adam P. Silverman on behalf of Oberweis Dairy, Inc.. Hearing scheduled for 4/18/2024 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) (Silverman, Adam) (Entered: 04/15/2024)
04/15/202419Declaration OF ADAM KRABER IN SUPPORT OF CHAPTER 11 PETITIONS AND FIRST DAY MOTIONS Filed by Henry B. Merens on behalf of Oberweis Dairy, Inc. (RE: 1 Voluntary Petition (Chapter 11), 9 Motion to Provide Adequate Assurance of Payment to Utilities, 10 Motion for Joint Administration, 11 Motion to Pay Prepetition Wages, Shorten, Motion to Limit Notice, 13 Motion to Maintain Prepetition Bank Accounts, 14 Post Petition Financing, Motion to Use Cash Collateral, Motion for Adequate Protection, Motion to Set Hearing, Shorten, 15 Motion to Extend Time to File Schedules or Provide Required Information, 16 Application to Employ, 17 Motion to Authorize, 18 Motion to Authorize). (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Table of Dairy Store Locations) (Merens, Henry) (Entered: 04/15/2024)
04/15/202420Notice of Motion and Motion to Exceed Page Limitation Filed by Adam P. Silverman on behalf of Oberweis Dairy, Inc.. Hearing scheduled for 4/18/2024 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) (Silverman, Adam) (Entered: 04/15/2024)
04/16/202421Notice of Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Case . 341(a) meeting to be held on 5/15/2024 at 01:30 PM at Appear by Telephone 341s only. Last day to object to dischargeability is 7/15/2024. (Gutierrez, Evelyn) (Entered: 04/16/2024) 21-1 Notice Recipients
04/17/202422Proposed Order - Interim Order (I) Authorizing (A) Secured Post-Petition Financing on a Super Priority Basis Pursuant to 11 U.S.C. Section 364, (B) Use of Cash Collateral Pursuant to 11 U.S.C. Section 363 and (C) Grant of Adequate Protection Pursuant to 11 U.S.C. Section 363 and 364; (II) Scheduling a Final Hearing Pursuant to Bankruptcy Rule 4001(c); and (III) Shortening Notice Filed by Alexander F Brougham on behalf of Oberweis Dairy, Inc. (RE: 14 Post Petition Financing, Motion to Use Cash Collateral, Motion for Adequate Protection, Motion to Set Hearing, Shorten). (Brougham, Alexander) (Entered: 04/17/2024)
04/17/202423Agenda of Matters Scheduled for Hearing on April 18, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. Filed by Alexander F Brougham on behalf of Oberweis Dairy, Inc.. (Brougham, Alexander) (Entered: 04/17/2024)
04/17/202424Notice of Filing - REDLINE Filed by Alexander F Brougham on behalf of Oberweis Dairy, Inc.. (Brougham, Alexander) (Entered: 04/17/2024)
04/17/202425Amended Certificate of Service Filed by Tevin D. Bowens on behalf of Oberweis Dairy, Inc. (RE: 9 Motion to Provide Adequate Assurance of Payment to Utilities, 10 Motion for Joint Administration, 11 Motion to Pay Prepetition Wages, Shorten, Motion to Limit Notice, 13 Motion to Maintain Prepetition Bank Accounts, 14 Post Petition Financing, Motion to Use Cash Collateral, Motion for Adequate Protection, Motion to Set Hearing, Shorten, 15 Motion to Extend Time to File Schedules or Provide Required Information, 16 Application to Employ, 17 Motion to Authorize, 18 Motion to Authorize, 19 Declaration, 20 Exceed Page Limitation). (Bowens, Tevin) (Entered: 04/17/2024)
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Key Dates

Date
Event Description
5/15/2024
341 meeting (Docket Entry 21)
7/8/2024
General Bar Date
10/9/2024
Governmental Bar Date

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Claims Register

Claim # 
Date Filed 
Creditor Name 
Claim Amount 
Amendments 
Debtor Name 
POC File 
104/16/2024Staples, Inc.$19,574.78 Oberweis Dairy, Inc
 
204/16/2024Actalent INC$15,304.28 Oberweis Dairy, Inc
 
304/18/2024BMO Bank N.A.$270,545.31 Oberweis Dairy, Inc
 
404/18/2024BMO Bank N.A.$561,209.590,198Oberweis Dairy, Inc
 
504/22/2024First Citizens Bank & Trust Company$47,254.81 Oberweis Dairy, Inc
 
604/22/2024First Citizens Bank & Trust Company$3,105.68 Oberweis Dairy, Inc
 
704/22/2024CDW$10,907.41 Oberweis Dairy, Inc
 
804/23/2024Avery Innovations, LLC d/b/a Big Fork Brands$1,575.00 Oberweis Dairy, Inc
 
904/19/2024Missouri Department of Revenue$3,757.1465The Oberweis Group, Inc.
 
1005/16/2024Wild Alaska Salmon & Seafood$34,951.98 Oberweis Dairy, Inc
 
1105/17/2024FIRST COMMONWEALTH EQUIPMENT FINANCE$384,862.29 Oberweis Dairy, Inc
 
1205/17/2024Butternut Mountain Farm$10,436.65 Oberweis Dairy, Inc
 
1305/20/2024Consumers Energy Company$736.62 Oberweis Dairy, Inc
 
1405/20/2024The Chef's Warehouse Midwest, LLC$22,664.40 Oberweis Dairy, Inc
 
1505/20/2024Allen Brothers 1893, LLC$15,142.34 Oberweis Dairy, Inc
 
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Key Parties

Debtor’s Counsel
U.S. Trustee
Creditor Committee’s Counsel
Howard L. Adelman
Adam P. Silverman
Alexander F Brougham
Tevin D. Bowens
Adelman & Gettleman Ltd.
53 W. Jackson Blvd.
Suite 1050
Chicago, IL 60604
Phone: 312 435-1050
Fax : 312 435-1059
hla@ag-ltd.com
asilverman@ag-ltd.com
abrougham@ag-ltd.com
tbowens@ag-ltd.com
Patrick S Layng
Office of the U.S. Trustee, Region 11
219 S Dearborn St
Room 873
Chicago, IL 60604
312-886-5785
Official Unsecured Creditors' Committee
Steve Jakubowski
Carolina Y. Sales
Robbins DiMonte, Ltd.
180 N. LaSalle Street, Suite 3300
Chicago, IL 60601
sjakubowski@robbinsdimonte.com
csales@robbinsdimonte.com

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