James E. O'Grady

James E. O'Grady
Sheriff of Cook County, Illinois
In office
1986–1990
Preceded byRichard Elrod
Succeeded byMichael F. Sheahan
Superintendent of the Chicago Police Department
In office
April 29 – August 27, 1983 (1983-08-27) (interim)
MayorJane Byrne
Harold Washington
Preceded byRichard J. Brzeczek
Succeeded byFred Rice, Jr.
In office
April 10, 1978 (1978-04-10) – April 25, 1979 (1979-04-25)
MayorMichael A. Bilandic
Jane Byrne
Preceded byJames M. Rochford
Michael Spiotto (interim)
Succeeded byRichard J. Brzeczek
Joseph DiLeonardi, Samuel Nolan (interim)
Personal details
Born(1929-01-21)January 21, 1929
DiedJanuary 6, 2026(2026-01-06) (aged 96)
PartyRepublican (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.