Mother of Lt. Thomas Stack

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Margaret L. Stack, of Chicago, Illinois, passed away peacefully on November 10, 2025, after a short illness.  Margaret was the loving wife of the late Thomas Stack, retired Chicago Police Department.  She was the beloved and revered mother of CPD Lieutenant Tom (Julie) Stack, and Nicole (Michael Cochrane) Stack, loving sister to Jerry Kaehn, Arlene […]

Healthcare Grievance Resolved

Important message from Chicago Police Lieutenants Association.

Attention Retirees, If you retired between 01 Jan 2021 and 31 Oct 2025 please read the following important information. Grievance 546-21-021 filed by the CPLA regarding the city overcharging ACTIVE members for Healthcare benefits has been resolved. (NOTE: This grievance is not related to the on-going retiree grievance regarding healthcare.) The city has mailed out […]

Retired Lt. Kevin Kavanaugh

Kevin Kavanaugh, retired CPD Lt.. Funeral services and Mass of Christian Burial for Kevin J. Kavanaugh will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, October 30, 2025 at St. Anthony Catholic Church, Davenport. The Mass will be livestreamed by clicking the following link: St. Anthony YouTube Page Burial will be in the Rock Island National Cemetery, Arsenal […]

Retired Lt. James Begley

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James Joseph Begley, retired CPD Lt., of Chicago, age 93, passed away peacefully on September 12th. surrounded by his family. James was the beloved husband of over 58 years to the late Colette M. (nee Wall), loving and devoted father of Mary (Giuseppe) Saso and Sheila Begley; cherished grandfather of Megan and Caitlin; fond uncle and great […]

Father-in-law of Lt. Todd Ptaszkowski

Kenneth J. Malkowski Sr passed away suddenly on August 16th, 2025 at the age of 70 years old. Born in Chicago, IL on April 7th, 1955. Ken’s journey began as the cherished son of his late parents Raymond (Retired CPD) Malkowski Sr, & Helen (nee Kowalski) Malkowski. Ken’s early years were shared with 1 surviving […]

CPLA is partnering with IFC

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The executive board is excited to announce a new partnership with Integrated Financial Concepts (IFC) to provide both active and retired members an ongoing series of webinars designed just for our membership. Topics will include both retirement readiness and financial planning for all stages of life. The free webinars will be announced via email to […]