Michael A. Bilandic
Michael A. Bilandic | |
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Bilandic, in 1987 | |
| Chief Justice of the Illinois Supreme Court | |
| In office January 1, 1994 – January 1, 1997 | |
| Preceded by | Benjamin K. Miller |
| Succeeded by | James D. Heiple |
| Member of the Supreme Court of Illinois | |
| In office November 2, 1990 – August 30, 2000 | |
| Preceded by | Daniel P. Ward |
| Succeeded by | Thomas R. Fitzgerald |
| Illinois Appellate Court judge | |
| In office 1984–1990 | |
| 49th Mayor of Chicago | |
| In office December 28, 1976 – April 16, 1979 Acting until June 22, 1977 | |
| Deputy | Casey Laskowski |
| Preceded by | Richard J. Daley |
| Succeeded by | Jane Byrne |
| Chicago Alderman from the 11th Ward | |
| In office June 12, 1969 – June 7, 1977 | |
| Preceded by | Matthew J. Danaher |
| Succeeded by | Patrick M. Huels |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Michael Anthony Bilandic February 13, 1923 Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
| Died | January 15, 2002 (aged 78) Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
| Resting place | St. Mary's Cemetery Evergreen Park, Illinois, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse |
Heather Morgan (m. 1977) |
| Children | 1 |
| Education | De La Salle Institute St. Mary's University of Minnesota (BA) DePaul University College of Law (JD) |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | United States Marine Corps |
| Years of service | 1943–1945 |
| Rank | First Lieutenant |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
Michael Anthony Bilandic (February 13, 1923 – January 15, 2002) was an American Democratic politician, judge, and attorney who served as the 49th mayor of Chicago from 1976 to 1979, after the death of his predecessor, Richard J. Daley. Bilandic practiced law in Chicago for several years, having graduated from the DePaul University College of Law. Bilandic served as an alderman in Chicago City Council, representing the eleventh ward on the south-west side (Bridgeport neighborhood) from June 1969 until he began his tenure as mayor in December 1976. After his mayoralty, Bilandic served on the Illinois Appellate Court from 1984 until being elected to the Illinois Supreme Court in 1990. He served on the state supreme court until 2000, and was the court’s chief Justice from 1994 to 1997.