JUDICIAL · IL · 1994-1997
James D. Heiple
Supreme Court Chief Justice · Republican · Illinois
On the record
Censured 1997 for traffic-stop misconduct
Background
James D. Heiple (Republican) was Illinois's Supreme Court Chief Justice 1994–1997 (3 years). Took office after Michael A. Bilandic (latest tracked occupant of this seat). Note: Censured 1997 for traffic-stop misconduct. Same-year political environment (1994): Governor Jim Edgar; Secretary of State George Ryan.
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Others who held this office in Illinois
- Michael A. Bilandic (1992-1994)
- Ben Miller (1990-1992)
- Thomas J. Moran (1987-1990)
- Joseph H. Goldenhersh (1985-1987)
- Howard C. Ryan (1982-1985)
- Robert C. Underwood (1969-1973)
- Roy J. Solfisburg Jr. (1969-1969)
- Walter V. Schaefer (1953-1955)
- Clyde E. Stone (1951-1953)
- George W. Bristow (1949-1951)
- Walter T. Gunn (1947-1949)