The Chicago Police Memorial Foundation will honor 6 Chicago Police Detectives for outstanding investigation leading to the arrest of four dangerous and reckless individuals.
On December 3, 2020, at 2402 W 118th St, recently retired Chicago Fire Department Lieutenant Dwain Williams was killed during an attempted carjacking. Detectives responded to the scene and began the follow-up investigation. While there, the detectives were able to...
January 2021 Assistance Summary
In January 2021, the Chicago Police Memorial Foundation provided $78,800 in assistance including: $50,800 in Education Assistance $5,000 in Officers in Need of Assistance $21,400 in Get Behind the Vest Assistance In addition, the Chicago Police Memorial Foundation...
The Chicago Police Memorial Foundation will honor 5 Chicago Police officers for their work in removing a violent gang member off the streets of Chicago
Today, the Chicago Police Memorial Foundation will honor one Chicago Police Sergeant and four Chicago Police Officers for their work to remove a violent gang member off the streets of Chicago. As we launch a new year of honorees, we are proud to announce that Police...
December 2020 Assistance Summary
In December 2020, the Chicago Police Memorial Foundation provided $625,700 in assistance including: $60,000 in Line of Duty Death Assistance $2,000 in Disability Assistance $5,000 in Non-Line of Duty Death Assistance $3,500 in Education Assistance $5,600 in Officers...
Death of Convicted Killer Connolly
The Chairman of the Illinois Prisoner Review Board has informed CPMF that Charles Connolly, IDOC inmate, has died. Connolly was convicted for killing PO Thomas Kelly and shooting PO Thomas Neustrom on 3 Mar 1970 near 43rd and Vincennes. We will never forget PO Kelly.
Chicago Police Memorial Foundation’s “Operation Santa” brings holiday joy to families of fallen and seriously injured Chicago Police officers
This morning, the Chicago Police Memorial Foundation kicks off its 14th Annual Operation Santa. Santa along with Chicago Police Officers dressed as Elves will travel to homes of fallen and catastrophically injured Chicago Police Officers. The motorcade will start this...
The Chicago Police Memorial Foundation will honor 3 Chicago Police officers who thwarted a home invasion and risked their own lives to save an elderly couple from an armed felon.
On April 14, 2020, Officers Cesar Villalobos and Robert Guerra were on patrol and in the area of 79th and Evans when the officers observed a vehicle they recognized to be stolen. Both officers followed the vehicle and curbed their marked vehicle a short distance away...
November 2020 Assistance Summary
In November 2020, the Chicago Police Memorial Foundation provided $60,900 in assistance including: $3,100 in Education Assistance $2,000 in Disability Assistance $2,000 in Police Officers in Need Assistance $16,900 in Get Behind the Vest Assistance $34,700 in Gold...
The Chicago Police Memorial Foundation will honor four Chicago Police officers who helped save the life of a distraught woman.
Earlier this year, Eighth District Officers viewed a distraught woman clinging to a light pole outside the protective rail over the railroad tracks at 74th & Kedzie Avenue. The victim was observed to have long, visible bleeding slash marks on her arms in an...
October 2020 Assistance Summary
In October 2020, the Chicago Police Memorial Foundation provided $74,300 in assistance including: $10,200 in Education Assistance $3,000 in Disability Assistance $4,300 in Police Officers in Need Assistance $1,300 for Suicide Prevention Assistance $49,400 in Get...