Appointment of Special State's Attorney

Respondent William E. Jegen (Jegen or respondent) appeals Judge Ronald L. Pirrello’s order terminating his appointment as a special State’s Attorney. Jegen argues on appeal that (1) petitioner William J. Maio, Jr., lacked standing to bring a petition to terminate Jegen as a special State’s Attorney; (2) Judge Pirrello lacked jurisdiction to terminate Jegen’s appointment; (3) the order entered by Judge Pirrello was void because it was entered in Winnebago County rather than Du Page County (the County); and (4) the order violates principles of separation of powers. We affirm.

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