Portrait of Garry McCarthy
LOCAL · IL · 2011-2015

Garry McCarthy

CPD Commissioner / Chief · Illinois
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Fired Dec 2015 over Laquan McDonald cover-up; 2019 mayoral candidate

Background

Illinois's CPD Commissioner / Chief of Chicago 2011–2015: Garry McCarthy — 4-year tenure. Flagged as a notable historical figure by Officium's curation pass. Took office after Jody Weis; succeeded by Eddie Johnson. Note: Fired Dec 2015 over Laquan McDonald cover-up; 2019 mayoral candidate. Same-year political environment (2011): Governor Pat Quinn; Attorney General Lisa Madigan; Secretary of State Jesse White.

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