James O’Grady, former Chicago police superintendent and Cook County sheriff who drew praise and scandal, dies at 96

Source Chicago Tribune
Original Load Date Jan. 16, 2026, 2:01 p.m.
Last Updated Jan. 16, 2026, 2:01 p.m.
Original URL https://www.chicagotribune.com/2026/01/16/james-ogrady-obituary-police-superintendent/

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During a 38-year career in law enforcement, James E. O’Grady was a second- generation Irish American police officer and then Chicago’s police superintendent for a year before later serving one term as Cook County sheriff. “Jim was a great street cop and was the first of his kind to be the superinte...