Top FBI Agent in Chicago Abruptly Leaving Post After Being Pushed to Retire, AP Sources Say

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Original Load Date July 2, 2026, 3:01 p.m.
Last Updated July 2, 2026, 3:01 p.m.
Original URL https://news.wttw.com/2026/07/02/top-fbi-agent-chicago-abruptly-leaving-post-after-being-pushed-retire-ap-sources-say

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WASHINGTON (AP) — The head of the FBI’s Chicago field office is abruptly leaving his position, according to a resignation message he sent to colleagues and multiple people familiar with the situation who said he was told to retire. Douglas DePodesta has served as special agent in charge in Chicago,...