Hibbler, William J. Born August 7, 1946, in Kennedy, AL Died March 19, 2012, in Richton Park, IL Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois Nominated by William J. Clinton on January 26, 1999, to a seat vacated by James H. Alesia. Confirmed by the Senate on April 15, 1999, and received commission on April 22, 1999. Service terminated on March 19, 2012, due to death. Education: University of Illinois at Chicago, B.S., 1969 DePaul University, J.D., 1973 Professional Career: Assistant state's attorney, Cook County, Illinois, 1973-1977, 1981-1986 Private practice, Chicago, Illinois, 1977-1981 Associate judge, Circuit Court, Cook County, Illinois, 1986-1999 Adjunct professor, Chicago/Kent College of Law, 1989-1999