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Wife of retired Lt. James Gainer

Anne Therese Keane Gainer, age 82, born into eternal life on March 25, 2025. The beloved wife of retired Lt. James M. Gainer for 58 years. Loving mother of Katie (Pat) Murphy, Jim (Sue) Gainer, Julie (Jennifer) Gainer, Michael (Katy) Gainer and Moira (Clayton) Roberts. Loving grandmother to Nellie, Jake, Matilyn, Benjamin, Mia, Emma, JP, […]

Retired Lt. Peter DeFrancisco

Peter J. DeFrancisco, 82, at rest March 16, 2025.  Retired Chicago Police Lieutenant.  Devoted husband of Anna for over 62 loving years.  Loving father of Denise McCarthy and Gina (Vince) Maestranzi.  Beloved grandfather of Sean, Ryan (Tara), and Michael McCarthy, and Angelina and Peter Maestranzi.  Dear brother of Jim (Gary) DeFrancisco, the late Joseph (Diane) […]

General Membership Meeting and Annual Corned Beef and Cabbage Dinner

For all Active & Retired members: This years annual General Membership Meeting & Corned Beef and Cabbage Dinner will be on: 11 March 2025 1800 Hrs. American Legion Post 854 9701 South Kedzie Evergreen Park, IL Come meet your Board members, get updated information concerning your rank, & meet old friends ( and possibly a […]

Retired Lt.’s Association Member Maurice Ford

Commander Maurice D. Ford,( a continuous member of the CPD Lt.’s Association) age 85, of Redondo Beach, California passed away on Tuesday, February 4, 2025. Maurice is survived by his wife Jane, his son Derrick, and his beloved granddaughters: Natalia and Yasmeen. His career with the Chicago Police Department spanned 36 years. He began as […]

Retired Lt. Ben Caccavale

Ben Caccavale (retired CPD Lt.) died on 31Jan25. The Association has been notified that all services are private.

Fellow PBPA Member needs help

The message below is has been forwarded to CPLA executive board from the state PBPA. The message is from Officer Dusty Kubis with the Galesburg Police Department. Any support you could give this fellow brother during this tragic time would be much appreciated We have an officer whose wife(current dispatcher) is currently fighting for her […]

 Financial Fitness for First Responders

NATIONAL POLICE Federal Credit Union (formerly Chicago Patrolmen”s Credit Union) National Police FCU is pleased to offer Financial Fitness for First Responders, an ongoing series of free financial wellness programs specifically tailored for Chicago Police Officers and your families. FEBRARY 2025 RETIREMENT READINESS Whether you’re 5 years or 25 years away from retirement, this is the Seminar   […]