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Chicago Police Department Superintendent Larry Snelling announces retirement

Headline from ABC 7 Chicago, from the development of Jul 1, 2026

Newest development Jul 2, 2026 · 2 reportsLarry Snelling’s retirement means Chicago police superintendent search begins again

After more than three decades with the Chicago Police Department, Superintendent Larry Snelling announced his retirement Wednesday, effective later this month.

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    Chicago Police Department Superintendent Larry Snelling announces retirement

    Headline from ABC 7 Chicago ·

  2. Newest

    Larry Snelling’s retirement means Chicago police superintendent search begins again

    Headline from The Brunswick News ·

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Reports & sources

12 articles, oldest first.

  1. NBC Chicago

    Larry Snelling to step down as Chicago's top cop later this month (opens NBC Chicago)

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    NBC Chicago's feed description

    CPD Superintendent Larry Snelling speaks to the media on July 21, 2025. Snelling said he will not direct his officers to obstruct a potential federal crackdown in the city but did not reveal further details on the department’s protocol should troops come to the city. (E.

  2. WGN Chicago

    Chicago Police Superintendent Larry Snelling announces plans to retire (opens WGN Chicago)

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    WGN Chicago's feed description

    CPD Superintendent Larry Snelling announced his retirement after less than three years in the role, during which murders in the city fell by 32% and shootings by 41%.

  3. Fox32 Chicago

    Chicago Police Supt. Larry Snelling announces retirement (opens Fox32 Chicago)

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    Fox32 Chicago's feed description

    Chicago Police Supt. Larry Snelling announced his retirement Wednesday after 34 years of service in the department, the last two of which as the city's top cop. In a statement, Snelling announced his final day in the department would be on July 15.

  4. Sun Times

    Chicago's top cop Larry Snelling announces retirement (opens Sun Times)

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    Sun Times's feed description

    Chicago police Supt. Larry Snelling announced Wednesday that he’s retiring, just a day after he announced broad changes to his command staff and installed a new second-in-command. “After more than 30 years of service within the Chicago Police Department, I have made the difficult decision t…

  5. The Brunswick News

    Chicago Police Superintendent Larry Snelling to retire after nearly 3 years leading department (opens The Brunswick News)

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    The Brunswick News's feed description

    CHICAGO — After nearly three years at the helm of the country’s second-largest police department, Chicago Police Superintendent Larry Snelling will retire on July 15. “During the past three years, I have had the privilege to lead this department through…

  6. ABC 7 Chicago

    Chicago Police Department Superintendent Larry Snelling announces retirement (opens ABC 7 Chicago)

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    ABC 7 Chicago's feed description

    After more than three decades with the Chicago Police Department, Superintendent Larry Snelling announced his retirement Wednesday, effective later this month.

  7. Kokomo Tribune

    Head of the Chicago Police Department to retire after 3 years in the position (opens Kokomo Tribune)

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    Kokomo Tribune's feed description

    The head of the Chicago Police Department has announced that he will retire after a short tenure leading the nation’s second-largest police force. Chicago Police Superintendent Larry Snelling took the reins of the department three years ago as it was…

  8. Fox32 Chicago

    What happens next after Chicago Police Supt. Larry Snelling retires? (opens Fox32 Chicago)

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    Fox32 Chicago's feed description

    Chicago Police Superintendent Larry Snelling will retire this month, triggering a national search for the city's next police leader just months before Chicago's mayoral election. Chicago's top cop retires Snelling officially announced his retirement Wednesday, thanking Mayor Brandon Johnson for the …

  9. Sun Times

    Top cop leaves police department (opens Sun Times)

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    Sun Times's feed description

    Good morning, Chicago. ✶ 🔎 Below : Chicago Police Supt. Larry Snelling announced his retirement after 30-plus years with the Chicago Police Department and nearly three years as top cop.

  10. Sun Times

    With Chicago police chief Snelling leaving, replacement search clouded by prospect of a heated mayor’s race (opens Sun Times)

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    The search for retiring Chicago police superintendent Larry Snelling’s replacement will take place against the backdrop of a highly contested mayoral race.

  11. The Brunswick News

    Larry Snelling’s retirement means Chicago police superintendent search begins again (opens The Brunswick News)

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    The Brunswick News's feed description

    CHICAGO — With the announcement of Chicago police Superintendent Larry Snelling’s retirement later this month, the search for the next head of the Chicago Police Department will soon begin in earnest. The selection of CPD’s leader is always a high-profile…

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