Chicago Fraternal Order of Police prez: Union will hold aldermen 'accountable' over vaccine mandate

Chicago Fraternal Order of Police prez: Union will hold aldermen 'accountable' over vaccine mandate

"Remember them aldermen," Chicago Fraternal Order of Police President John Catanzara said. "We need to go for every single one of them and get them out. We cannot accept excuses any more from these aldermen. They had the ability to go after the mayor and stop this deadline from even becoming a reality. They are going to be held accountable in 2023 I can assure you of that.”

"Remember them aldermen," Chicago Fraternal Order of Police President John Catanzara said. "We need to go for every single one of them and get them out. We cannot accept excuses any more from these aldermen. They had the ability to go after the mayor and stop this deadline from even becoming a reality. They are going to be held accountable in 2023 I can assure you of that.”

'John Catanzara for Mayor 2023': FOP president releases video after judge grants restraining order

'John Catanzara for Mayor 2023': FOP president releases video after judge grants restraining order

“Everybody has to do what's in their hearts and minds, whatever that is,” Catanzara continued. “But I will just leave you with this. Policy starts at the top in this city, and it has proven time and time again that the top of this city's policy needs to change.”

“Everybody has to do what's in their hearts and minds, whatever that is,” Catanzara continued. “But I will just leave you with this. Policy starts at the top in this city, and it has proven time and time again that the top of this city's policy needs to change.”

Deadline to report vaccine status to the city approaches
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Deadline to report vaccine status to the city approaches

The requirement has been vehemently opposed by FOP President John Catanzara who said city employees cannot be forced to share their medical information.

The requirement has been vehemently opposed by FOP President John Catanzara who said city employees cannot be forced to share their medical information.

City vaccine deadline tonight
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City vaccine deadline tonight

Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced Friday the city has filed a complaint against the Fraternal Order of Police and its president, asking a judge to stop police from "engaging in, supporting, and encouraging a work stoppage or strike."

Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced Friday the city has filed a complaint against the Fraternal Order of Police and its president, asking a judge to stop police from "engaging in, supporting, and encouraging a work stoppage or strike."

Chicago police officers won’t be sent home over vaccine status — yet

Chicago police officers won’t be sent home over vaccine status — yet

As Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot and the police union continue to bump heads over the mayor’s mandated COVID-19 vaccine policy, it is uncertain how many officers will be policing the city this weekend.

As Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot and the police union continue to bump heads over the mayor’s mandated COVID-19 vaccine policy, it is uncertain how many officers will be policing the city this weekend.

CPD officer explains why many officers are concerned about sharing vaccine status

CPD officer explains why many officers are concerned about sharing vaccine status

More murders, more shootings and downtown looting. That's what a Chicago police officer says could happen this weekend, if the mayor does not repeal her vaccine mandate for the city's police department.

More murders, more shootings and downtown looting. That's what a Chicago police officer says could happen this weekend, if the mayor does not repeal her vaccine mandate for the city's police department.

Veteran officer discusses vaccine mandate
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Veteran officer discusses vaccine mandate

In a FOX 32 exclusive, we learn why many officers are concerned about providing the city with their vaccine status.

In a FOX 32 exclusive, we learn why many officers are concerned about providing the city with their vaccine status.

FOP stands firm as vaccine mandate approaches
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FOP stands firm as vaccine mandate approaches

As Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot and the police union continue to bump heads over the mayor?s mandated COVID-19 vaccine policy, it is uncertain how many officers will be policing the city this weekend and how many will stay home.

As Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot and the police union continue to bump heads over the mayor?s mandated COVID-19 vaccine policy, it is uncertain how many officers will be policing the city this weekend and how many will stay home.

Chicago inches closer to goal of having 77% of residents vaccinated by end of year

Chicago inches closer to goal of having 77% of residents vaccinated by end of year

Nearly 74% of Chicagoans have received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine as part of the Protect Chicago 77 initiative, according to the Chicago Department of Public Health.

Nearly 74% of Chicagoans have received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine as part of the Protect Chicago 77 initiative, according to the Chicago Department of Public Health.

Two aldermen ask mayor to postpone enforcement of vaccine mandate at Chicago Police Department

Two aldermen ask mayor to postpone enforcement of vaccine mandate at Chicago Police Department

"We are both fully vaccinated," the aldermen wrote. "We work closely with healthcare providers in our communities to ensure residents can easily be vaccinated. Our main concern now is about losing police officers as we face a dwindling police force and rising incidents of crime and violence."

"We are both fully vaccinated," the aldermen wrote. "We work closely with healthcare providers in our communities to ensure residents can easily be vaccinated. Our main concern now is about losing police officers as we face a dwindling police force and rising incidents of crime and violence."

Chicago police union president plans to fight vaccine mandate in court

Chicago police union president plans to fight vaccine mandate in court

The head of the Chicago police officers union suggested that if the city does enforce its vaccine status requirement and many union members refuse to comply with it, “It’s safe to say that the city of Chicago will have a police force at 50% or less for this weekend coming up.”

The head of the Chicago police officers union suggested that if the city does enforce its vaccine status requirement and many union members refuse to comply with it, “It’s safe to say that the city of Chicago will have a police force at 50% or less for this weekend coming up.”

Chicago police union president sounds off on vaccine mandate: 'Slap in the face'
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Chicago police union president sounds off on vaccine mandate: 'Slap in the face'

Chicago Fraternal Order of Police President John Catanzara airs grievances over the city's vaccine mandate and talks about how the Friday deadline could drastically reduce the amount of officers around Chicago.

Chicago Fraternal Order of Police President John Catanzara airs grievances over the city's vaccine mandate and talks about how the Friday deadline could drastically reduce the amount of officers around Chicago.

Lightfoot, Phoenix mayor make friendly wager on WNBA finals

Lightfoot, Phoenix mayor make friendly wager on WNBA finals

A friendly wager was laid between Mayor Lori Lightfoot and Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego on who will win the WNBA finals.

A friendly wager was laid between Mayor Lori Lightfoot and Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego on who will win the WNBA finals.