McGarr, Frank James Born February 25, 1921, in Chicago, IL Died January 6, 2012, in Downers Grove, IL Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois Nominated by Richard M. Nixon on September 22, 1970, to a new seat authorized by 84 Stat. 294. Confirmed by the Senate on October 8, 1970, and received commission on October 14, 1970. Served as chief judge, 1981-1986. Assumed senior status on June 30, 1986. Service terminated on January 15, 1988, due to retirement. Education: Loyola University Chicago, A.B., 1942 Loyola University Chicago School of Law, J.D., 1950 Professional Career: U.S. Army, 1942-1945 Assistant to the president, Loyola University Chicago, 1946-1952 Private practice, Chicago, Illinois, 1952-1954, 1958-1969, 1988-2012 First assistant U.S. attorney, Northern District of Illinois, 1954-1958 First assistant attorney general, State of Illinois, 1969-1970