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IN THIS ISSUE OF CHICAGO LODGE 7 MAGAZINE
Lodge 7 Magazine Main Number: 312-515-7523 Advertising: 201-446-9369
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MITCHELL KRUGEL
Publisher/Editor mitch@chicagofopmagazine.com
DEANNA HUNTER
Director of Operations dee@chicagofopmagazine.com
GINA CROTCHFELT
Art Director gina@chicagofopmagazine.com
KAREN JENKINS
Staff Writer karen@chicagofopmagazine.com
ROSEMARY AN
Editorial Assistant rosemary@chicagofopmagazine.com
DAN CAMPANA
Contributing Editor dan@dancamcom.biz
KIMBERLY FLYNN REBECCA HUTCHINSON Copy Editors
MAGAZINE COMMITTEE
Joseph Battaglia, William Burns, Michael Carroll, Carolynn Crump, David DiSanti,
Tim Fitzpatrick, Jeremy Hipps, Jose Martinez, Daniel McDonough, Marikay O’Brien, Brian Richards, Russell Schultz
DAN RAPPOPORT
Founder
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SPECIAL REPORT: SALUTE TO SERVICE
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There will be toys at Christmas Superhero Officers
COVER STORY
Bring up the year
COVER DESIGN BY GINA CROTCHFELT
One of the most intense and challenging years ever for Chicago Police Officers ended with the loss of a renowned public servant. It was the culmination of a year many would like to forget, but a look at 2020 reveals there’s more than meets the eye, including:
Remembering Lupe: Tributes to Dispatcher Lupe Lopez tell how much he impacted so many Chicago Police Officers................................................................................................................................. Page 33
In full view: A look back at the exploits of members and their union made it a more memorable year than the headlines would indicate................................................................................................. Page 37
The year in review: Spotlighting some of the stories that showed just how successfully Chicago Police Officers served in 2020 .................................................................................................................... Page 42
MESSAGES FROM LODGE 7
President’s Report ..............................Page 5 The 4-1-1................................................Page 7 Second Vice President’s Report .....Page 8 Third Vice President’s Report.......Page 10 Financial Secretary’s Report ........Page 12 Treasurer’s Report............................Page 13 Recording Secretary’s Report......Page 14 Communications Report ..............Page 16
INSIDE STORIES
Retired Members.............................Page 18 Deceased Members........................Page 19 FOP Labor Report............................Page 20 FOP Legal Report.............................Page 22 Portraits by Peter Bucks ................Page 24 Legislative Report............................Page 26 Father Dan’s Corner ........................Page 28 Compliments of Rabbi Moshe .... Page 30
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