Gilbert, John Phil Born 1949 in Carbondale, IL Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Southern District of Illinois Nominated by George H.W. Bush on July 2, 1992, to a seat vacated by James L. Foreman. Confirmed by the Senate on September 23, 1992, and received commission on September 24, 1992. Served as chief judge, 1993-2000. Education: University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, B.S., 1971 Loyola University Chicago School of Law, J.D., 1974 Professional Career: Private practice, Carbondale, Illinois, 1974-1988 Special assistant attorney general, Public Aid Enforcement Division, State of Illinois, 1974-1975 Assistant city attorney, Carbondale, Illinois, 1975-1978 Member, Illinois State Board of Elections, 1978-1988; chairman, 1981-1983; vice-chairman, 1983-1985 Judge, Illinois Circuit Court, First Judicial Circuit, 1988-1992