Austin, Richard Bevan Born January 23, 1901, in Chicago, IL Died February 7, 1977, in Chicago, IL Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois Nominated by John F. Kennedy on August 7, 1961, to a seat vacated by Walter J. LaBuy. Confirmed by the Senate on August 15, 1961, and received commission on August 15, 1961. Assumed senior status on October 10, 1975. Service terminated on February 7, 1977, due to death. Education: Denison University, Ph.B, 1923 University of Chicago Law School, J.D., 1926 Professional Career: Private practice, Chicago, Illinois, 1926-1933, 1948-1952 State's Attorney's Office, Cook County, Illinois, 1933-1948, 1951-1953; assistant state's attorney, 1933-1947; first assistant state's attorney, 1947-1948, 1952-1953; acting state's attorney, 1947-1948; special prosecutor, 1951-1952 Judge, Superior Court of Cook County [Illinois], 1953-1960 Chief justice, Criminal Court of Cook County [Illinois], 1954-1955, 1960-1961 Candidate for governor, Illinois, 1956