William Cousins (judge)
William Cousins | |
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Chicago Alderman from the 8th Ward | |
In office 1967 –1976 | |
Preceded by | James A. Condon |
Succeeded by | Marian Humes |
Personal details | |
Born | JD) | October 29, 1927
Profession | Attorney Judge |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United States |
Branch/service | United States Army |
Years of service | 1951–1976 |
Rank | Lieutenant colonel |
Unit | United States Army Reserve (1953-1976) |
William Cousins, Jr. (October 29, 1927 – January 20, 2018) was an American lawyer, judge, and member of the Chicago City Council.
Early life
Cousins was born in
Chicago City Council
Cousins was a Republican, but left the party during the 1964 elections after the nomination of Barry Goldwater, an opponent of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and became a Democrat. In 1967, he defeated incumbent James A. Condon. During his time on the City Council, Cousins was considered an opponent of the Democratic political machine that was led by Richard J. Daley. Cousins served on the Chicago City Council from 1967 to 1976. He was succeeded by Marian Humes, an ally of John Stroger.[1]
Judicial career
He then served as an Illinois Circuit Court judge from 1976 to 1992. In 1979, he ruled the death penalty was unconstitutional. In 1992, he was elected to the Illinois Appellate Court and served until 2002.[2]
Retirement and death
Cousins died at the University of Chicago Hospital in Chicago, Illinois.[3][4][2]
Notes
- ^ ISBN 0-253-31344-9. Retrieved March 13, 2017.
- ^ a b c O'Donnell, Maureen (20 January 2018). "Judge William Cousins dies; Harvard grad was prosecutor, independent alderman". Chicago Sun-Times. Retrieved 23 January 2018.
- ^ Illinois House Resolutiom-Retirement of Judge William Cousins
- ^ The History Makers-Judge William Cousins, Jr.