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* Dean Olsen at the Illinois Times…

Sangamon County’s State’s Attorney Dan Wright will become the 7th Judicial Circuit’s newest associate judge.

And it appears likely that former state’s attorney John Milhiser will return to his old job in mid-November.

Dan Wright, state’s attorney since 2018, has been selected to fill the vacancy created by the July 23 death of Matthew Mauer, according to an announcement Oct. 16 from Marcia Meis, director of the Administrative Office of the Illinois Courts.

Milhiser served as a United States Attorney from January of 2019 until 2021. He could’ve cashed in right away and gone into private practice, which is what most former US Attorneys do. It’s a little-discussed revolving door and they really make bank.

Instead, he taught government, history and English at Lawrence Education Center, the Springfield Public Schools’ adult education program, and ran unsuccessfully for secretary of state. He then returned to work as an assistant state’s attorney handling felony cases.

Milhiser was a solid state’s attorney, so I’m glad to see he’ll likely be appointed to fill the vacancy. We could use more public servants like him.

posted by Rich Miller
Wednesday, Oct 18, 23 @ 10:37 am

Comments

===Instead, he taught government, history and English at Lawrence Education Center, the Springfield Public Schools’ adult education program

Teaching ABE after being a US Attorney usually only happens if they end up incarcerated themselves. Good for him.

Comment by ArchPundit Wednesday, Oct 18, 23 @ 10:50 am
Milhiser seems like a person who truly understands the importance of service. Kudos.

Comment by Nick Name Wednesday, Oct 18, 23 @ 11:23 am
Milhiser is a solid, stand-up dude. Always liked and respected him even though our politics differed at times. (Not gonna refuse to like or support someone just because they don’t always share my political beliefs.) Good news he’s returning to the SAO.

Comment by Yiddishcowboy Wednesday, Oct 18, 23 @ 11:28 am
Milhiser is a selfless public servant.

Can’t think of a better compliment to anyone, and very deserving of that title.

Comment by Oswego Willy Wednesday, Oct 18, 23 @ 11:33 am