Chicago Bids Farewell to Police Superintendent Larry Snelling and Baseball Excitement

Chicago’s Farewell to Larry Snelling

Chicago said goodbye to former Chicago Police Department Superintendent Larry Snelling, who officially retired. Snelling was a strong leader, beneficial to both the city and the department. His leadership and character will be missed.

Chicago’s Baseball Season Highlights

Baseball fans in Chicago have reason to celebrate. Midweek standings saw the Chicago Cubs in second place in the National League Central, while the White Sox led a tight race in the American League Central.

Events from Washington D.C.

In the nation’s capital, confirmation hearings for Todd Blanche, nominated for attorney general by Donald Trump, took place. Additionally, D.C. mourned the passing of longtime South Carolina U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham.

Quotes Reflecting Leadership and Perspective

“There’s a difference in being ready to go and knowing when it’s time to go, and once you know it’s time to go, then it’s time to move on, and then it’s time to allow someone else to come up and fill these shoes and sit in this seat and work the hardest that they can to continue to make progress for the department and the city.” — Outgoing Chicago Police Department Superintendent Larry Snelling

“It’s not just about doing something. Don’t treat the people of Chicago like a side chick.” — Mayor Brandon Johnson, addressing opposition to a revised renters ordinance

“When I heard about Senator Graham’s death last night, the first thing I thought about was not all the things he said and did in service of Donald Trump. I thought of the time before Donald Trump when he was a brother to Senator John McCain. A time when senators from different parties could fight about politics and still be friends.” — Hunter Biden

“If I’m going to work on one thing that I can actively take into every day with me, it should be a part of the process, which is getting past my struggles. Dealing with failure will always be the hardest part of this game.” — Chicago Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong

“Would you put her even in charge of a ham sandwich?” — U.S. Senator John Kennedy, R-Louisiana, on former Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot

Local Developments and Cultural Highlights

Park Ridge has approved one more year with Flock license-plate cameras, while Glenview’s planning board has accepted plans for four townhomes pending Village Board approval. In entertainment, the film review for ‘Jackass: Best and Last’ commemorates 25 years of stunts and friendship.

On this day in Chicago history, Joliet saw the first Dairy Queen open its doors.