William J. Bauer, ‘sage’ Chicago-based 7th Circuit judge and US attorney, dies at 99
- Posted on December 15, 2025
- By Chicago Tribune
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William J. Bauer, ‘sage’ Chicago-based 7th Circuit judge and US attorney, dies at 99
Colleagues said Bauer transformed the U.S. attorney’s office in Chicago, minimizing the impact of politics on hiring and prosecutions.
