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Originally Posted on July 03, 2017 The Appellate Court decision is out and here is a synopsis of Clint Krislov’s interpretation. The covered class entitled to lifetime benefits including all of Class 3 and most of Class 4 that means anyone hire before June 16, 2003 Everyone who became a “participant in the system” (hired before June 16, 2003) by the 2003 settlement is entitled to lifetime benefits The ruling includes Class 1, 2,3 (hired by August 23, 1989) and most of Class 4 ...

Originally Posted on June 29, 2017 This information just came to us from ILFOP President Chris Southwood... It is with deep regret that the Officers of Illinois Trooper’s Lodge #41 inform us of the Line of Duty death of our Brother and fellow Trustee, District 6 Trooper Ryan Albin. At approximately 3:10 pm on June 28, 2017, Trooper Albin was involved in a serious squad car crash. Trooper Albin was extricated from his vehicle and air-lifted to Carle Hospital in Urbana, Illinois, wh...

Originally Posted on June 19, 2017

Originally Posted on June 14, 2017 The iconic design of marked CPD vehicles has been a staple on the streets of Chicago since the 1970’s. As we make investments in our Department to be a better agency for officers and residents alike, it is also appropriate to update our vehicles to reflect the next era of CPD’s history. Starting on Monday, 12 June 2017, we are asking Chicago Police Officers from every district to submit their design for the next generation of CPD vehicles. Desig...

Originally Posted on June 07, 2017 Hello Brothers and Sisters! We’re excited to announce the FOP Free College Benefit is offering additional new programs from Eastern Gateway Community College! Members of the FOP and their spouses, their children and their grandchildren can earn a community college education online, simply as a benefit of membership in the Fraternal Order of Police. There is no cost, and no need to dig out of your own pocket to enroll online in Eastern Gateway Comm...

Originally Posted on May 23, 2017 There has been some Legislation that has passed out of the Senate and two more bills are sitting in the House that are very similar about limiting State pensions. Although these Bills do not affect Chicago Police Pensions, it's just a matter of time before, should they pass, they will turn their sights on Law Enforcement. The FOP, Chicago Lodge 7 is firmly against Senate Bill 16, House Bill 4027 and House Bill 4045 and we ask that you contact your Sta...

Originally Posted on May 22, 2017 Section 11.2 (C) of our Collective Bargaining Agreement states:C. Employees whose regular day off coincides with an established holiday, and who are required to work a regular tour of duty (eight hours) on that holiday, will be credited with twenty (20) hours of compensatory time and four (4) hours of compensatory time or additional pay, as the Officer elects.