Kirk and Durbin Name Screening Committee for Next U.S. Marshal for Illinois' Northern District and Announce Application Process

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U.S. Senators Mark Kirk (R-Ill.) and Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) today announced the formation of a bipartisan screening committee to assist in selecting the next United States Marshal for the Northern District of Illinois. The task of the screening committee is to review applications and make recommendations to the Senators for filling this vacant position.

The screening committee will be comprised of five distinguished Illinoisans drawn from the federal judiciary, the bar, and law enforcement. The committee will be chaired by Orland Park Police Department Chief Tim McCarthy. The other members of the committee are the Honorable Wayne Andersen (ret.), the Honorable Arlander Keys (ret.), Lori Sweeney and David Weisman. Biographies of the screening committee members can be found below.

"Just this week, four gang members were arrested and charged for the ruthless murder of a nine-year old in Chicagoland," Senator Kirk said. "The U.S. Marshals are key to getting these dangerous drug gangs off the streets and ending gun violence in Chicago. I am going to work with Senator Durbin and this strong selection committee to ensure that the next U.S. Marshal for the Northern District of Illinois is committed to this being the top priority."

"The committee combines a wealth of law enforcement and legal experience from across the Northern District. Senator Kirk and I are committed to conducting an open, transparent and nonpartisan search to make recommendations on the next U.S. Marshal for the Northern District of Illinois," said Durbin. "Making recommendations to the White House on federal law enforcement positions is one of the most important jobs I have as a U.S. Senator. I thank Senator Kirk for working with me on this process and the members of the screening committee for their willingness to serve."

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