Chicago’s Top Cop Retires After 30+ Years | Chicago News

After 30+ years of service, Chicago’s top cop, Superintendent Larry Snelling, is retiring on July 15, 2026 — a move he quietly shared with Mayor Brandon Johnson earlier this month. Snelling, who’s called Chicago home throughout his career, called it a tough but grateful decision, praising the mayor for giving him the chance to lead. His departure marks the end of an era for the Chicago Police Department, leaving the mayor’s office to pick his successor — and the city to adjust to a new chapter in law enforcement leadership. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/3f5bfa89af584cd3