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Originally Posted on April 21, 2020 We’re devasted to announce the passing of Past President William J. Nolan. Bill Nolan joined the Chicago Police Department in 1959 and loyally led Lodge #7 as President from 1993-2002, he additionally served as the National FOP Treasurer from 1987-1995. He was a dedicated member of our Lodge, co-founder of Dreams 4 kids, and a devoted supporter of Easterseals. We send our condolences to his wife Carol and to the rest of his family. To Know Bill was ...

Originally Posted on April 16, 2020 General Membership Meeting Cancelled The FOP General Membership Meeting scheduled for Tuesday, April 21st has been cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. While we realize that this is an inconvenience to our membership, we also realize the health of our members is of the utmost importance. Hopefully, our meetings can resume in May. Stay safe and stay healthy! COVID Testing Update We have done our best to provide antibody testing to our mem...

Originally Posted on April 14, 2020 Even the Chicago Police Department says it’s in the dark about inmates who have been released. “The greatest fear people have is the fear of the unknown,” Kevin Graham, president of the Chicago Fraternal Order of Police, told The Washington Times. “We don’t know what is occurring, we don’t know why people are being released, we don’t know their offenses, and we don’t know if these people pose a danger to society.” read more here...

Originally Posted on March 31, 2020

Originally Posted on March 30, 2020 When a member reports to be trained and fitted with the N-95 mask the member is asked to complete an accompanying questionnaire. This questionnaire contains questions about the member's personal medical history. This questionnaire is voluntary and you can refuse to complete it. Do not complete the questionnaire if you are uncomfortable with any of the questions you are being asked. Please contact the Lodge if you are ordered to involuntarily comple...

Originally Posted on March 30, 2020 I wanted to take a moment to thank each of you for your continued service to the City of Chicago and its residents amid this unprecedented public health crisis. This City has an obligation to support each of you who are on the frontlines in the fight against this pandemic, and I wanted to make you all aware of a new resource designed specifically to ensure Chicago's first responders can find reliable childcare that will allow them to continue t...

Originally Posted on March 29, 2020 COVID Testing We have been confronting the City on a daily basis about adding protections for our members. This includes not only safety equipment and supplies, but also establishing exclusive testing facilities that will meet the needs of First Responders, Retired First Responders, and their family members. We will keep you updated. Improper Work Assignments The Lodge has been notified by some of our members that they are being assigned to ta...