Retired Lt. Donald DeFranza
Don DeFranza, age 76, Retired CPD Lt. for 33 years. Beloved husband of Mary Ellen (nee Fardy). Loving father of Kerri, Daniel (Chrissy) and Lori. Devoted grandpa of Brendan, Kevin, Brian, Jake, Jillian, Dillon and Austen. Cherished son of the late Josephine DeFranza. Brother in law of Kathleen (Dick) Cyr and Suzanne (The late Jim) […]
Update on Contract Negotiations
After nearly three years of negotiations, we have declared an impasse with the City. The next step will be in the direction of arbitration. This does not preclude the City or our union from continuing to attempt to reach an agreement, but it will move the process forward. Please be aware the arbitration process can […]
Pension Board Letter
Active and Retired Lt.’s Information: All retired Lt.’s and any active Lt. who has a retired CPD relative or friend should be aware of the above posted Pension Board letter that was just mailed out to retirees. The Pension Board has sent out a letter to all pension annuitants requiring us to attest to the […]
Retired CPD Lt. Patrick O’Malley
John Patrick O’Malley, Sr. ,retired CPD Lieutenant, (91) passed away peacefully on June 14, 2019 surrounded by his family. Son of the late Patrick and Mary O’Malley of County Mayo, Ireland. Big brother to the late Kevin O’Malley (US Army/CPD) and late Marty O’Malley (US Army/CPD). Beloved father of Jane O’Malley (Mark Sulski), Joanne O’Malley, […]
Father of Retired Lt. Carolyn Jackson
Home going services for Norman Jackson Jr. father of retired Cpd. Lt. Carolyn Jackson. Visitation 27 May 2019 from 6-9 pm, services 28 May 2019. wake 10-11 am funeral 11-12 pm at Leak and Sons Funeral Home,7838 S. Cottage Grove Ave. 773-846-6567 St. Jude has been requested for 11 am. Burial to follow at Abraham Lincoln […]
Odds & Ends
The following information may be of interest to both active & retired Lt.’s. Thanks to Retired Lt. & former Pension Board Representative Jim Maloney for the information about the Saving Blue Lives program. 1) Pension Fund Death Benefit 2) FOP Firearm Safety Days 3) Saving Blue Lives Program 4) Restaurant Deals –Pension Fund Death Benefit: As a […]
A Personal Message from President Bob Kero
As your Union President I thought it appropriate to keep you informed of what is going to occur with your Union leadership. I put in my papers to retire on May 15th. My original hope was to stay through the completion of the negotiations on our contract. With all of the issues that have come […]
National Police Week
If you are planning on attending or have interest, please see below…. The total trip cost is now $282 including taxes, however this is based on double occupancy. We will be staying at the Courtyard Marriott in Crystal City, Virginia, which is 4 to 5 miles from the Capital and minutes away from the metro […]
Son of Retired Lt. Gerald Koch
Obituary for Mr. James G. Koch Cook County Sheriff’s InvestigatorBeloved son of the late Gerald (Retired CPD Lt.) and Kathryn nee Grasz, Koch.Loving brother of John (Wendy) and Gerald (Kelly) Koch and Julie (Michael ZanderFond Uncle of Christina, Jamie, Kaitlyn, Tyler, Danielle, Olivia, and Sophia, Koch and Stephanie, Bryan, Missy, and Valerie Zander.Great Uncle of […]
EAP-Divorce Support Group
The Professional Counseling Division/EAP offers a Divorce Support Group for sworn and civilian members of the Chicago Police Department. The weekly meetings will start back on Wednesday, 03 April 2019 from 1030-1130 hours, and will be held at the EAP office located at 1759 W. Adams. If you are interested in attending or have questions, […]