Mother of Retired Lt. Sharon Balcitis

Dorothy Balcitis, nee Krug, age 94. Adored wife of the late Raymond L. Balcitis (Ret. Captain CPD). Loving devoted mother to Rae (Richard) Lapinski (both Ret. CPD), the late Charles (Ret. CPD) (Sandra Bond), Sharon (Ret. CPD Lt.) and the late Jeffrey (Patricia) (both Ret. CPD). Cherished grandmother to Bryan (Tabitha), Tanya, Jacqueline (Mike), Alyssa (Paul), Katherine, […]
Retired Lt. James Orr

James J. Orr, age 86; US Army Veteran, Ret. Lt. CPD and Ret. Cook County Sheriff’s Police Assistant Chief; Went home to his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on September 4, 2022; Beloved Husband of the late Susanne Orr, nee Elrod; Loving Father of John (Mary) Paskey, Robert (Maureen) Paskey, James Orr, and Kathleen (Bill) Hasenjaeger; Cherished […]
Sept. 15, 2022 Dinner Meeting

The September 15, 2022 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 15, 2022 Where: Edelweiss Restaurant 7650 W. Irving Park Rd. Norridge, IL. Time: 6:00 pm
Wife of the late Retired John Meade

Kathleen F. Meade, (nee Canavan) passed away August 24, 2022. Beloved wife of the late John P. Meade (Retired Lt. CPD). Native of Ard-East Carna Co. Galaway Ireland. Cherished daughter of the late Michael and Ellen (nee Burke) Canavan; Devoted mother of Marie (James) Aldworth, the late Michael (Karen) and John, Lt. CFD (Kimberly); Proud grandma (Mamo) of Lauren, […]
Pension Information for Active & Retired Members

The information in this article is for both Active & Retired Lt.’s. It is reprinted here with the permission of the author, Russ Schaefer, from the Aug/22 newsletter of the Retired Chicago Police Association. In April of this year my very first partner out of the Academy passed away at age 83. At his […]
Congressional bills to repeal WEP & GPO

I want to thank retired Lt. Dean Stone for forwarding the following information regarding a U.S. House bill; H.R. 82 & Senate bill S. 1302. Both of these bills are in regards to repealing WEP & GPO which drastically reduce our Social Security benefits. Please read the below information and contact your respective U.S. Representative […]
Retired Lt. Vincent Russo

Vincent M. Russo, RET. LT. CPD. , age 76 passed away on June 18, 2022. Late of Chicago’s East Side.. Beloved husband of Maria (nee DelSangro). Loving father of Anthony D. (Kim), Christopher J. (Melissa), and Nicholas V. (Miriam). Grandpa Russo “Papa” of Peyton, Alyssa, Gyanna ,Jake Giovanni, Giuliana, Eva, and Elena.Devoted son of late Vincenzo […]
Retired Lt. Emmett Shanahan

Robert Emmett Shanahan. Age 80. Retired Lieutenant from the Chicago Police Department with 32 years of service. Beloved husband of Bonnie, nee Rieker. Devoted father of Beth (Ron) Elliott and Julie (Chris) Corcoran. Loving Papa of Kevin, Lexi and Chloe Corcoran, Tess, Jenna and Luke Elliott. Dear brother of John (the late Mary) Shanahan. Fond cousin […]
CPD Finest v CFD Bravest Charity Baseball Game

The 2022 CPD Finest vs. CFD Bravest Charity Baseball Game will be held on Wednesday, August 10th at Guaranteed Rate Field. Event Time 7:00 PM. Tickets are $10. Tickets are available at https://give.cpdmemorial.org/event/2022-cpd-finest-vs-cfd-bravest-charity-baseball-game/e399623
Mother of Lt. Timothy Weiglein

Marilyn Jean Weiglein (nee Bieschke) age 76, at rest on May 17, 2022. Marilyn was a retired Chicago Police Officer for the City of Chicago. Beloved wife of Raymond Weiglein. Loving mother of Pamela Weiglein, Timothy CPD Lt. (Grace) Weiglein and Matthew (Carissa) Weiglein. Cherished grandmother of Alexa, Cynthia and Samantha Weiglein and Gabriella and Isabella […]