Father of Lt. Patrick Darling

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James Patrick Darling, age 75, US Army Veteran and Ret. CPD Commander with 30 years of service, at rest November 7, 2023. Loving husband of 51 years to Jeanette, nee McCarthy; Proud dad of Michael (Michelle), Matthew CPD Sgt. (Kathleen) and Patrick CPD Lt. (Mary) Darling; Adored grandpa of Elizabeth, Connor, Ryan, Sean, Kevin and […]

SB 1956 Amendment 3 COLA

The COLA bill passed the House and Senate. The bill is pending the Governor’s signature. The COLA bill provides:

Senate Bill 1956 House Amendment 3 COLA

SB1956 with House Amendment 3, passed by both the House and Senate. The Bill requires the Governor’s Signature before becoming law. The COLA bill provides:

Father of Lt. John Benigno

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Joseph C. Benigno, age 76, at rest on October 31, 2023. Joseph was a Detective with the Chicago Police Dept for 33 years. Beloved husband of Sharon Benigno for 53 years.  Loving father of John Benigno (CPD Lt.) (Amber Creger)  and Matthew (CPD Detective) (Julie) Benigno. Cherished grandfather of Gabriel Benigno and Maximus Benigno. Dear […]

Father of Lt. Don Hoard Jr.

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Obituary For Don Hoard Sr Leak and Sons Funeral Home 18400 S. Pulaski Road Country Club Hills, IL 60478 October 30, 2023 Wake: 10:00am ~ 11:00am Funeral: 11:00am ~ 12:00pm Send flowers to the service of Don Hoard Sr

Wife of Retired Lt. John Lemmer

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Mary Ellen Lemmer nee Simmons of Mt. Greenwood, passed from this life Friday, September 22, 2023 at the age of 82.  Mary Ellen is the beloved wife of the late Lieutenant John T. “Jack” Lemmer, CPD and the loving mother of Michael (Theresa) Lemmer and Thomas (Carrie Ann) Lemmer.  She is the cherished grandmother of […]

Retired Lt. Nicholas Nickeas

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Nicholas Nickeas, (retired CPD Lt) age 75, at rest September 18, 2023. Beloved husband of Mary Nickeas nee Walsh of 53 years; loving father of Bill and Nick (Marci) Nickeas (CPD Detective); beloved son of the late Peter and Sophie Nickeas; fond grandfather of Allie, Katie and Mackenzie Nickeas and Kelley (Jack) Connors; great grandfather […]

Retired Lt. Anthony Finocchio

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On Aug. 28, 2023, Anthony Finocchio (retired CPD Lt.) passed away from complications of dementia. He was born on Aug. 19, 1950, in Chicago, Ill. Tony was brought up in Chicago, Ill., and then Long Beach, Calif. As a teenager, he returned to Chicago, attending Proviso West High School in Hillside, Ill., where he lettered […]

Wife of Retired Lt. Michael Halko

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Mary I. Halko (nee Prusak), age 87. Beloved wife for 67 years of the late Michael (retired Lt. CPD); loving mother of Debra (Paul) Brisson, Mark (Irene), Michele (David) Mariotti and Lisa (Brian) Halko-Stach; adored grandmother of Michael, Sarah, Sara, Andrew, Michaela and Matthew; dear great grandmother of Noah and Luke; fond sister of Andrew […]