Retired Lt. John Maciejewski Jr.’s Father

John Anthony Maciejewski Sr. (retired CPD) 06/13/1941 – 12/06/2021. John arrived on this earth 80 years ago and has left it a much better place through his warm smile, dedication and devotion to his family and his career.  He will be dearly missed! John is survived by his wife Carol (who he met on a blind date and […]

Retired Lt. Dalia Padgurskis

Dalia K. Padgurskis age 69, retired CPD Lt., of Sturgis, Michigan passed away late evening, November 10, 2021 at Ascension Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo, Michigan. She was born January 12, 1952 in Canberra, Australia, daughter of the late Adolphus and Genovaite (Mykolaitis) Baltaragis. On December 11, 1971 she married Charles Dennis Padgurskis at St. Anthony […]

Retired Lt. Michael Halko

Michael Halko. Age 91. Korean War Veteran, Retired Lieutenant Chicago Police Department. Beloved husband of Mary Halko for 67 years. Loving father of Debra Brisson, Michele Mariotti, Lisa Halko & Mark Halko. Cherished grandfather of 6 and great grandfather of 2.Visitation Wednesday from 3:00 pm until 8:00 pm at Thompson & Kuenster Funeral Home, 5570 […]

Mother of Lt. John Doherty

Christine V “Chris” Doherty (nee Hennigan), age 83, beloved wife of the late John “Jack” retired CFD; Loving mother of Deborah Flint, Michael CFD 221-A (Michele) and John Lt CPD 004 (Deborah); Proud grandmother of Brian, Daniel, Christopher CPD Sgt. 640, Nicholas, John III, and Christopher. Caring great-grandmother of Blake. Extended grandmother to Julie, Brittany, Martin, […]

Retired Lt. Joseph FitzSimmons

Joseph Thomas FitzSimmons, age 74 years, retired CPD Lt.,a resident of rural Metropolis and a former resident of Chicago, Illinois, passed away Saturday morning, October 2, 2021, at 7:35 A.M. at his home. In accordance with his wishes, no services are planned.

Wife of retired Lt. Michael O’Grady

Mary Elizabeth O’Grady, nee McGrath, age 75, passed away peacefully on October 1, 2021. Mary was the beloved wife of retired Lt. Michael P. C.P.D. Retired for 53 wonderful years; loving mother of Lt Col Kevin (Colleen) O’Grady, Margaret “Peggy” (John) Chronos, Mary Ellen and Matthew (Elizabeth) O’Grady and Kathleen “Katie” (Barry) Cunningham; cherished grandmother of […]

Retired Lt. Edward “Pete” Woods

Obituary for Edward “Pete” Woods Edward P. “Pete” Woods, 88, retired CPD Lt., devoted husband of Mary Ellen Woods (McNally). Fond Brother-in-law to Patricia McNally. He was the loving son of the late William and Victoria Woods. He was the fond brother of Charles (Betty) and the late William (Marie). He was preceded in death […]

Sept. 21,2021 Dinner Mtg.

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The September 21, 2021 Dinner Meeting is open to all members, active & retired. Come to the meeting, meet the Board, get current Union information concerning your rank, & stay for dinner. When: September 21, 2021 Where: Edelweiss Restaurant 7650 W. Irving Park Rd. Norridge, IL. Time: 6:00 pm

Update on Donating/Selling your Great Coat

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This is an update on the initiative for our retirees to donate/sell their uniform long coat to active Lt.’s or to those that are in the Lt.’s class in the Academy. We were trying to arrange a date that would work with the class’s schedule for next week but we were just notified that now […]

Mother of Lt. Gregory Hoffman

Mary Ann Fisher Hoffman, age 79. Very loving Mother of Dr. Mark (Dr. Laura) Hoffman, Frank Hoffman Jr., Gregory (Anne) Hoffman CPD Lt., and Amy Hoffman; adoring Grandmother of Hailey, Jessica, Madeleine, Josephine, and Livia Hoffman, and Ellie Kroemer; fond Great-grandmother of Harrison King; cherished Sister of Cherry Chrest and Allan (Betty) Fisher; dear Aunt, […]