INFORMATION FROM PHIL HASKETT (RET)

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Mary Ellen Cregan (nee Riordan) daughter of late Matthew and Mary Riordan from Macroom, Co. Cork, Ireland. Born and died on December 7, Pearl Harbor Day, and her 82nd birthday. She achieved the mission she was born to achieve. Loving wife of John, retired Chicago PD, for 61 years. Cherished mother of Michael, Kathy (Sean) Hanley, Fort Dodge, IA. Proud grandmother of Conor, Brigid (Bridie), and Meghan. Dear sister of Kathleen (Kay) (late Roger Pona) and late Margaret (Peggy) and late Donald Feltz and aunt of many nieces and nephews. Faith and family were most important to Mary Ellen. She had a heart of gold and was a friend to every one she met. Many thanks to her special friends at W.O.N. (Weight Off Now) Club. She was an active member of St. Julie Billart Church and Senior Club. Visitation will take place on Tuesday, December 12, 2023 from 9:00 A.M. to 10:30 A.M. at ORLAND FUNERAL HOME , 9900 W. 143rd St., Orland Park, IL, to St. Julie Billiart Catholic Church, 7399 W. 159th St., Tinley Park, IL , for Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 A.M. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, JDRF P.O. Box 5021, Hagerstown, MD 21741-5021 or jdrf.org/donate.



AND…reminder…

11 Dec. 2023. Brotherhood for the Fallen!

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AND…reminder…

12 Dec. 2023 009th District Christmas Party!

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AND…reminder…

12 Dec. 2023 12th District Holiday Retirement Party!

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AND…reminder…

12 Dec. 2023 Mounted Unit Christmas party

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And reminder…

13 Dec. 2023 A-1 Det. Div. Retirement Party!

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From the CPD Daily bulletin Dec 10, 2023.



Always Remembered!

Charles H. Williams ........ 1941



DEATH NOTICES!

Passed away, retired Sergeant Lunye D. Williams, formerly assigned to Detached Services.



EAP NOTICE!

During the holiday season, many of us will celebrate our well-being, family, and friends, even though we may not be able to be together. For some of us, the holiday season has the opposite effect. It may bring about an increased level of anxiety, stress, anger, and depression. The memory of what the holiday season traditionally meant in the past can adversely affect us due to various individual circumstances. If you are having difficulty coping during this holiday season, the Professional Counseling Division/Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is here for you. FREE, Confidential services are available to all Department members (sworn and civilian) and their immediate family. EAP has professionally trained clinicians, sworn alcohol and substance use counselors, certified peer support members, and chaplains, and is just a phone call away. Services can be obtained at any of the three EAP Locations: 1759 W. Adams, 5440 N. Cumberland, and 11540 S. Western. Other resources, including the “10 Tips for Staying Sober” handout (attached to AMC 303773), are also available by calling the EAP number at 312-743-0378. Promoting and ensuring the wellness of another requires all of us to get involved. Let’s make a concerted effort to be there for each other. Stay safe and be well!



PEER SUPPORT!

Since its establishment in 2000, the Peer Support Program has been a resource to provide assistance in times of need for Active and Retired Department members and their families. Certified Peers have completed a 40-hour training, and their conversations are protected by confidentiality under State Law 5 ILCS 840, First Responders Suicide Prevention Act. In order to find out who Peers are in your Unit or District, navigate to the Peer Support Dashboard by going to the Wire - EAP - Peer Support and logging in with your PC# and password. Active and Retired Peers, as well as Therapy Dog services, are on call and available 24/7 and can be reached by calling the Professional Counseling Division number at 312-743-0378. For more information on the process to become a Certified Peer, please contact the Peer Support Program Manager at 312-742-0226. View a video of the Peer program here: https://www.youtube. com/watch?v=hx3dWMvBNmA