Lynch, William Joseph Born June 6, 1908, in Chicago, IL Died August 9, 1976, in Chicago, IL Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois Nominated by Lyndon B. Johnson on January 19, 1966, to a seat vacated by Michael L. Igoe. Confirmed by the Senate on March 4, 1966, and received commission on March 7, 1966. Service terminated on August 9, 1976, due to death. Education: Loyola University Chicago School of Law, LL.B., 1931 Professional Career: Private practice, Chicago, Illinois, 1931-1933, 1938-1942, 1946-1966 Assistant state's attorney, Cook County, Illinois, 1933-1938 U.S. Navy, 1942-1946 State senator, Illinois, 1950-1957; minority leader, 1953, 1955, 1957