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U.S. District Court for the Central District of Illinois
7 sitting judgesConfirmed from the official record
4 in active service and 3 in senior status. Newest commission first.
Source: Federal Judicial Center, Biographical Directory of Article III Federal Judges. Our copy saved October 16, 2026, fingerprint 92b677f26553b479.
| Judge | Appointed by | Senate vote | Commissioned |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Eugene HawleyJudge. Active | Joseph R. Biden | 50 to 46 | |
| Colleen Rae LawlessJudge. Active | Joseph R. Biden | 51 to 41 | |
| Colin Stirling BruceJudge. Active | Barack Obama | 96 to 0 | |
| Sara Lynn DarrowJudge. Active | Barack Obama | Voice vote | |
| Sue Ellen MyerscoughJudge. Senior status since March 9, 2023 | Barack Obama | Voice vote | |
| Joe Billy McDadeJudge. Senior status since February 28, 2010 | George H.W. Bush | Voice vote | |
| Michael Martin MihmJudge. Senior status since October 1, 2009 | Ronald Reagan | Voice vote |