Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia Remembered For Work In Chicago
(CBS) -- Before the Supreme Court and the nation's capital, Antonin Scalia lived and worked right here in Chicago.
CBS 2's Jeremy Ross reports Scalia's impact is being honored at the University of Chicago.
One conservative law group called him among the greatest members of the high court and emphasizing his dedication to the Constitution. Scalia was found dead on Saturday at a resort in West Texas. He was 79.
His time here in Chicago dates back to the 70s. The former Supreme Court Justice was a professor at the University of Chicago Law School from 1977-1982.
Scalia returned to the University of Chicago on several occasions, including a trip with fellow Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg.
As a tribute to his legal imprint, the university marked his office during his time on campus with a *plaque outside of the room he once used.
At the University of Chicago, Scalia was also the *first faculty advisor, for the Federalist Society. That's a group consisting of conservatives and libertarians emphasizing the separation of governmental powers. They call him among the greatest members of the high court.
The John Marshall Law School is also mourning the loss. The school welcomed him in 2012 when they named a courtroom in his honor. He also received an honorary degree from the school.
At the U of C, flags are flying at half-staff to honor Scalia.