Therapy Groups that are available to all CPD members

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The following Therapy groups are offered to all Chicago Police Department Employees and Retired CPD members. If you are interested in being part of any of the following groups, please contact the Therapist assigned to that group at (312) 743-0378. (1.) Divorce Support Group-Meeting every 3rd Thursday of the month at 1000hrs. contact Beckie Fischer  […]

Brother of Retired Lt. Michael O’Grady

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Lieutenant Colonel Martin J. O’Grady, USA (Ret), Korea DMZ Veteran, passed away peacefully at his home on January 6, 2025. Grateful son of Francis M. (SGT, CPD, CPT, MPC, WWII (Dec) and Catherine N. (nee Hayes, (Dec); loving husband (55 years) of Carol (nee Evert); devoted father of Catherine (Craig) Gengler, Colleen (Jay) Goethal, COL […]

Son of Lt. Joseph Perez

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With immense love and heavy hearts, we remember the life of Logan Joseph Perez (age 4 ), who passed away on January 2, 2025, at just four years old. In his short but profoundly meaningful time with us, Logan brought boundless joy, light, and laughter to everyone who had the privilege of knowing him. Logan […]

Retired Lt. Hosea Crossley III

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Hosea Crossley III, a retired CPD Lt. and former chief of police for the Chicago Housing Authority, has died, according to family. He was 77. Mr. Crossley III was born in 1947 and raised in the Ida B Wells Homes on the South Side. His father was also a Chicago police officer, according to his […]

Father of Lt. Dale Martin

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Donald “Don” James Martin, born on October 26, 1940, in Iowa City, Iowa, passed away peacefully on December 13, 2024, in Okemos, Michigan. He was 84 years old. Don was preceded in death by his father, Douglas Martin; his mother, Gladys Martin; and his brother, Harry Martin. He is survived by his beloved wife, Carolyn […]

Retired Lt. Daniel Dacanay

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Daniel T. Dacanay, Retired CPD Lt., passed away at home on Friday, December 6, 2024 surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of Karen, nee Robertson. Loving father of Samuel Dacanay and Kaitlin Dacanay. Loving son of the late Samuel Odishoo and the late Mary McDonald. Dear brother of Richard (Laura) Dacanay, […]

University of Chicago Police and Fire scholarship

The application process for the University of Chicago Police and Fire scholarship is now open. To be considered for this full-tuition scholarship, candidates must be a high school senior who qualifies and apply for admission to the University of Chicago and be children (or legally adopted children) of active, sworn Chicago Police Officers who will […]

General Membership Mtg./Dinner

Save The Date !! The next General Membership Dinner/Mtg. for all active & retired members, has been set. It will be at: Connies Pizza 2373 S. Archer Chicago, IL. 22Jan25 1800 Hrs.

Illinois State Treasurers Office

The Illinois State Treasurers Office not only invests the States funds to maximize returns it administers several programs to benefit current & former Illinois citizens financially. These programs include: — Returning unclaimed property & cash that has been turned over to the State. Millions of dollars have been returned. — Administering Bright Start: a program […]

Retired Lt. Stanley Zaborac

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Retired CPD Lt. Stanley M. Zaborac age 73 of Gainesville passed away Saturday, November 16, 2024, at North Florida Regional Hospital.  He was born November 20, 1950, in Chicago, Illinois where he also retired as a Tact Lieutenant with the Chicago Police Department.  He was preceded in death by his parents Stanley M. and Mary […]