James E. O'Grady
James E. O'Grady | |
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| Sheriff of Cook County, Illinois | |
| In office 1986–1990 | |
| Preceded by | Richard Elrod |
| Succeeded by | Michael F. Sheahan |
| Superintendent of the Chicago Police Department | |
| In office April 29 – August 27, 1983 (interim) | |
| Mayor | Jane Byrne Harold Washington |
| Preceded by | Richard J. Brzeczek |
| Succeeded by | Fred Rice, Jr. |
| In office April 10, 1978 – April 25, 1979 | |
| Mayor | Michael A. Bilandic Jane Byrne |
| Preceded by | James M. Rochford Michael Spiotto (interim) |
| Succeeded by | Richard J. Brzeczek Joseph DiLeonardi, Samuel Nolan (interim) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 21, 1929 Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
| Died | January 6, 2026 (aged 96) |
| Party | Republican (since 1985) |
| Other political affiliations | Democratic (until 1985) |
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James E. O'Grady (January 21, 1929 – January 5, 2026) was an American law enforcement official who served as Superintendent of the Chicago Police Department and Sheriff of Cook County, Illinois.