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U.S. District Court for the Central District of Illinois
A federal trial (district) court in the Seventh Circuit. 4 active judges and 3 on senior status (semi-retired, still hearing some cases), per the Federal Judicial Center.
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Who appointed the current judges
Judges
| Judge | Status | Appointed by | Commissioned | Senate confirmation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colin Stirling Bruce Chief Judge | Active | D Barack Obama | Oct 8, 2013 | Oct 7, 2013 · roll call 96–0 |
| Sara Lynn Darrow | Active | D Barack Obama | Aug 3, 2011 | Aug 2, 2011 · voice vote |
| Colleen Rae Lawless | Active | D Joseph R. Biden | Mar 9, 2023 | Mar 2, 2023 · roll call 51–41 |
| Jonathan Eugene Hawley | Active | D Joseph R. Biden | Nov 15, 2024 | Nov 13, 2024 · roll call 50–46 |
| Michael Martin Mihm | Senior status since Oct 1, 2009 | R Ronald Reagan | Aug 6, 1982 | Aug 5, 1982 · voice vote |
| Joe Billy McDade | Senior status since Feb 28, 2010 | R George H.W. Bush | Nov 25, 1991 | Nov 21, 1991 · voice vote |
| Sue Ellen Myerscough | Senior status since Mar 9, 2023 | D Barack Obama | Mar 14, 2011 | Mar 7, 2011 · voice vote |
Source: Federal Judicial Center, Biographical Directory of Article III Federal Judges. “Commissioned” is the date the appointment took effect. Confirmation votes are as listed by the FJC (ayes–nays); recent roll calls link to Voteview where found.