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Join the Italian American Police Association of Illinois for its 61st Annual Awards Dinner Dance on Saturday, November 7, 2026, at the Chateau Ritz in Niles, IL. Cocktails begin at 5:30 PM, followed by dinner at 6:30 PM and live entertainment by Johnny Maggio. This...

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Are you ready to make a meaningful difference in your community? The Chicago Police Department (CPD) is actively recruiting, offering an incredible career path with total compensation reaching $100,000+ after 18 months (including base salary, benefits, and...

The Italian American Police Association of Illinois mourns the tragic loss of our brother, Officer John Bartholomew, a ten-year veteran of the Chicago Police Department. On April 25, 2026, John made the ultimate sacrifice while serving the citizens of Chicago. While...

While the CPD has established a foundation of new manuals and administrative tools, the OIG found significant gaps between policy creation and “on-the-ground” practice.

We remember and honor Frank J. DiMaria, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and retired Chicago Police Officer with over 30 years of dedicated service

We are pleased to announce the appointment of Jason LoCoco as the next Chief of Police for the Village of Lemont. Jason was officially appointed at the Village Board Meeting on Monday, July 28, and will assume the role following the retirement of Chief Marc Maton....

After 39 years as a police officer, Philip Tenerelli continues to serve his community in an abundance of ways. He recently signed on for a sec- ond term as president of the Italian American Police Association, having joined the organization in 1984. "I was working...

Niles, IL – Chief Luis C. Tigera and the Niles Police Department are proud to announce the graduation of Commander Tony Scipione from the FBI National Academy in Quantico, Virginia.