James O’Grady, former Chicago police supt. and Cook County sheriff, dies at 96

Former Chicago police Supt. and Cook County Sheriff James O’Grady died last week.

O’Grady died Monday, Jan. 5, according to a published obituary. He was 96 years old.

O’Grady was born Jan. 21, 1929, to immigrants from County Mayo, Ireland. His father was also on the Chicago police force.

O’Grady graduated from St. George High School and DePaul University. He joined the Chicago Police Department in 1952, according to published reports…

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