INFORMATION FROM PHIL HASKETT (RET)

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Don (Gep) Goeppner Sr. Obituary. Beloved son of Harold and Doris Goeppner; Beloved brother of Sister Marie Harold O.P.; Brother of Harold and Joan; Beloved husband of the love of his life , the beautiful Carole, (nee Caruso); Father of six wonderful children, Don and Janice, late Margaret O’Neill, Michael and the late Tommy, Dan and Chris, and Jay; Several grandkids and great grandchildren; Proud member Chicago Fire Department, 40 years, Squad #3, Engine 61; B.O.B. decorated for several rescues; Proud Marine combat Korean veteran; Canaryville Vets Assoc.; Ground Hogs Athletic Org.; In lieu of flowers, a contribution in his name can be made out to Chicago Fire Department Foundation and/or Western Golf Assoc., Evans Scholars Fund, Glenview, Illinois Visitation Monday, September 1, 2025 from 3:00 to 8:00 p.m.; Funeral Tuesday September 2, 2025, 9:00 a.m. from Curley Funeral Home, 6116 W. 111th St., Chicago Ridge, IL to St. Cajetan Church, 112th St. & Artesian Ave., Chicago, IL; Mass 10:00 a.m.; Interment St. Mary Cemetery. For Funeral info (708) 422-2700, or www.curleyfuneralhome.com.

Forwarded from the American Legion Edison Park Post 541 6755 N Northwest Hwy. Member has passed.

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John Kovacik III, 82, dear husband of the late Betty; cherished father of John (Marsha Komosa), Jennifer (Colin) Alesse and Jill (David) Mis; proud grandpa of Kevin, Ryan, Tyler and Carter; loving brother of Tom (Sharon) Kovacik and the late Noreen (Brian) Brodzik and a true friend to many. Visitation Tuesday September 2nd, 3:00 pm - 8:00 pm at Colonial Wojciechowski Funeral Home 8025 W. Golf Rd. (1/2 mile East of Milwaukee Ave.) Niles, IL. Funeral Wednesday, September 3rd beginning with 9:00 am prayers at the funeral home and processing to St. Juliana Church. Mass 10:00 am. Interment Maryhill Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations to Honor Flight Chicago 9701 W Higgins Road, Suite 310 Rosemont, IL 60018-4703 would be appreciated.

From the CPD Daily bulletin 31 Aug. 2025.

MEMBER WELLNESS SURVEY!

The Department’s greatest assets are its sworn and civilian members as well as their families. To strengthen the support provided, we are conducting a “Member Wellness Services and Support Survey”. This survey will provide valuable feedback that will assist in evaluating the effectiveness of current programs and services and give guidance on areas that may need improvement. This survey covers key areas, including the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services, wellness resources, gyms, Quiet Rooms, and other Department support programs. All Department members, and their immediate family members, who utilize any of these services are invited and encouraged to participate. The survey is ongoing and can be accessed at any time from the following locations: each of the EAP offices, the Wellness Boards, the gyms, and the Quiet Rooms, as well as on our digital platforms such as the Cordico app and the internal EAP page on “The Wire.” Please take a few minutes to complete the survey at the link to QR Code provided on AMC 325355 or by going directly to the following url: https:// www.surveymonkey.com/r/RLS5Y8V. All responses are confidential and will be reviewed only in summary form. The survey will remain open indefinitely, allowing you to provide feedback at any time. Your wellness is the foundation of readiness, and we are committed to making it stronger. Thank you for your time, honesty, and continued commitment to your own well-being and the well-being of all Department members and their immediate families. Be safe. Be well.

TRAINING OPPORTUNITY!

The Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) is accepting applications for CIT Basic Training. This is a 40-hour, state-certified course of instruction. The training will take place at the Chicago Police Training Academy – 1300 W. Jackson Blvd – from 0630 to 1500 hours on the following dates: Monday through Friday, 6–10 October, 20–24 October, and 27–31 October. Volunteers from districts will be prioritized for scheduling. If you are interested in attending the CIT Basic course, complete the application attached to AMC 325383 and email it to CIT@chicagopolice.org. If there is a particular class date you would like to attend, add your preference in the margin of the application. However, please note that your preference is not guaranteed.