Feels Great!
Home from the hospital (pic courtesy of an old friend of ours):
- Chicago police Supt. Garry McCarthy went home from Northwestern Memorial Hospital on Saturday, two days after being hospitalized and undergoing an angioplasty.
McCarthy, who exited via a back door, told Chicago Sun-Times columnist Michael Sneed later Saturday: “I feel great and hope to be back to work within a week.”
McCarthy woke at 5 a.m. Thursday to pain and nausea. Worried about his heart, he took an aspirin and got a cab to Northwestern, where tests showed an irregularity and he underwent the procedure to remove severe blockages in his arteries.
A City Hall source said the superintendent suffered a heart attack.
Get out while there's still time.
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posted by SCC at 12:05 AM
87 Comments:
Something about this whole story just stinks.
I'm far from a mcdrunky fan but what's our other options? Name one exempt you would like to see lead this department? Exactly there isn't one. Other than being a loud mouthed idiot was this guy that bad? Nobody got Cozzied under his reign. Although far from the best we could do a lot worse. They could ways bring back Cynthia White or the burger queen
CPD has a very handsome and distinguished looking top cop. What an awe inspiring guy, and a real hero. One to emulate. I know the officers will be uplifted when their boss is back on the job.
Speedy recovery Sir.
So did he have a heart attack?
What a happy sight. I know the troops are glad that the Bronx Bomber is out of the woods and on the mend.
I had a heart attack under similar circumstances: early morning distress and a trip to the hospital without an ambulance.
Yes, two days later you can feel like a million bucks after the modern angioplasty techniques.
Did he really leave out the morgue door?
All animosity and negativity aside, hope he's well. Resign and be with family.
Two years on the job and already hitting the medical
Dear Superintendent,
This is your chance to get out. Please take it. It is obvious to this outsider that you have lost the respect of your department. And you are losing control of the streets in your city.
I am glad you survived a serious health condition, now use this opportunity to change the leadership of your department.
you should go back east you'll feel better.
Perhaps he'll leave due to health issues...
I call major bullshit, in two days, heart surgery and will be back to work anyone who believes this is drinking koolaid.
Should G-Mac be brought before The Police Board???
V. RULES OF CONDUCT
In addition to the positive requirements of all the foregoing sections, the following rules of conduct set forth expressly prohibited acts. Rule 2
Any action or conduct which impedes the Department’s efforts to achieve its policy and goals or brings discredit upon the Department.
COMMENT: This Rule applies to both the professional and private conduct of all members. It prohibits any and all conduct which is contrary to the letter and spirit of Departmental policy or goals or which would reflect adversely upon the Department or its members.
Rule 11
Incompetency or inefficiency in the performance of duty.
Rule 12
Failure to wear the uniform as prescribed.
Rule 15
Intoxication on or off duty.
VII. MEDICAL SEPARATIONS
It is incumbent that all members of the Department have the physical stamina and psychological/emotional stability to properly perform all required police duties. If in the opinion of the Superintendent, upon recommendation of the Police Surgeon after examination, any member does not have the physical condition or psychological/emotional stability required to perform police duties competently and efficiently, he may file charges with the Police Board seeking the separation of any such member. The Police Board will then conduct a hearing which will follow the same procedures as a disciplinary hearing. This section shall in no way limit or interfere with any accrued medical leave rights or retirement benefits of any member.
Took a cab? No loved one drove him there? How sad. This job isn't everything, boys.
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Good news coming out of Illinois. First, that the big guy is going to fully recover, and second that Michelle Obama will likely be our next senator. Happy days are here again.
What a glorious and happy photo. It just makes you feel warm and happy all over to look at it. All is right with the world.
This is the first time I have ever heard that the Supe exited out of the back door.
Maybe we do have something in common.
Now, kees me you fool!!!!
First thing with a heart rehab---No Boozing it up.
I don't know about that, Garry loves to grow 'em down
........Bad Karma
Now he needs to go!
Enjoy your rest in the Hamptons
i have 20 years on this job and have worked through several bosses. i am blown away at all the horrible comments about the supt"s recovery. i have known many fellow officers that have had heart attacks on the job,off duty and have died in their sleep. stress is a silent killer...it affects us ALL.whether we know it or not. to poke fun at his drinking is silly....how many of us drink...eat poorly...work midnights...ect..this is a stressful job...we should show a little more class...one of our own caught a condition early, that if ignored..would of probally killed him....no matter who the supt is...dealing with the nonsense of this city with the race bating politics...the out of control violence...THIS JOB IS STRESFULL FOR ALL OF US...i wish good health to ALL my brothers and sisters...stay safe.and know the warning signs of stress.
He wears his hat while in the hospital? What a goof.
For those of you that wish him well, you can continue to be the "battered woman". He is a politician selling his agenda. He cares not one wit for you, your family or his for that matter. It is all about him. There is no room for anyone else. Remember he battered two officers over a parking ticket.
I choose not to turn the other cheek. He has been a cancer on this Department and treats it's members as poorly as he chooses. He has no conscience. I really hope these issues are severe enough for him to have to move on.
Prayers for a speedy recovery.
Get well, boss!
Time for Change
Never let a good crisis go to waste!!
Bye Bye Gary or Bye Bye Rham
Wow. The First Deputy actually held a press conference yesterday and was actually heard
speaking on Chicago TV. Amazing.
The job is too much for you, I think you need to step aside. That's karma is biting you in the ass (sigh)!
where ya got to live in Chicago, to get a cab at 5 am in the morning???
Anonymous Anonymous said...
I call major bullshit, in two days, heart surgery and will be back to work anyone who believes this is drinking koolaid.
6/08/2014 05:49:00 AM
Well, doctor, in your experience what is the normal hospitalization time for an angioplasty?
Maybe it's the fact that lying about EVERYTHING sort of destroys you from the inside out.
Don't want anyone to suffer, but maybe he'd be less stressed if he told the truth and dealt with issues truthfully instead of hiding behind lies.
Why didn't his drivers take him? Afraid of running red lights?
Bwahahahaha!
Anonymous said...
Should G-Mac be brought before The Police Board???
V. RULES OF CONDUCT
In addition to the positive requirements of all the foregoing sections, the following rules of conduct set forth expressly prohibited acts. Rule 2
Any action or conduct which impedes the Department’s efforts to achieve its policy and goals or brings discredit upon the Department.
COMMENT: This Rule applies to both the professional and private conduct of all members. It prohibits any and all conduct which is contrary to the letter and spirit of Departmental policy or goals or which would reflect adversely upon the Department or its members.
Rule 11
Incompetency or inefficiency in the performance of duty.
Rule 12
Failure to wear the uniform as prescribed.
Rule 15
Intoxication on or off duty.
Why would he be brought before the Police Board. All these rules you are talking about don't apply. Failure to wear uniform as prescribed. Whats that all about? How is he not wearing the uniform properly? Intoxication on or off duty. Thats just rumor on the blog. Has he been involved in an on or off duty incident in Chicago regarding intoxication?
Continuously fudging numbers is extremely stressful. Everyone pays the piper.
I hope he survives to be indicted for something.
Perfect excuse for him to 'seek other opportunities' that are less stressful and still save face.
When you think about it, could any other supe reduce the murders and shootings with the manpower we have?
The only way ANY supe will be able to do that is with more manpower. Give a new supe new manpower and he'll look like a genius.
Anonymous said...
I'm far from a mcdrunky fan but what's our other options? Name one exempt you would like to see lead this department? Exactly there isn't one. Other than being a loud mouthed idiot was this guy that bad? Nobody got Cozzied under his reign. Although far from the best we could do a lot worse. They could ways bring back Cynthia White or the burger queen
6/08/2014 12:13:00 AM
You are so right, it could be much worse. So let's just settle for what we have. Things won't get much better anyways right? What an idiotic way of thinking. Typical CPD thinking.
No perfect attendance ribbon for you.
Who could blame him if he wanted to leave? Your hands are tied because of the mayor as far as budget and hiring. Politics and reverends all want a hug a thug approach to violence. Top it off with a legal system that allows frivolous lawsuits, lack of convictions, no truth in sentencing, a Gov and parole board who lets them go....we are all screwed. No matter who is in this position, you will find a way to hate him/her. It is easier to blame one rather than face the truth on who we vote for.
Wonder is Rahm has called central casting for his understudy yet?
Anonymous said...
I had a heart attack under similar circumstances: early morning distress and a trip to the hospital without an ambulance.
Yes, two days later you can feel like a million bucks after the modern angioplasty techniques.
6/08/2014 12:36:00 AM
Exactly the same situation a mounth ago, 100% blockage and drove/walked into the ER on my own. 3 day stay in the hospital, I feel like a million bucks.
Off topic, kinda.
In another post on this site I recently wrote about the poor health benefits we retiree's receive for BCBS as secondary insurance.
In a nutshell, two new drugs came onto the market that work MUCH better than the ones I have been taking for years. Caremark/CVS denies me mail order service because they are non-formulary, however, they will let me but them at insane prices over the CVS pharmacy counter.
I just received two form letters from them trying to explain why my doctors orders/wishes are being denied.
This is the letter I just sent them, along with their form letters.
"Why beat around the bush? Just say 'FUCK YOU', we don't care about your health! Talk about irony;CAREmark!
Be honest, all you CARE about is making money and all Rahm cares about is saving money. Screw the years I spent, to the best of my ability, trying to keep the citizens of Chicago safe".
And for you citizens on here, I PAY for that insurance to the City of Chicago. No free ride.
So, to tie this in more on this McDoofus post and his health, you can bet that he is not being denied ANY health benefits.
Fuck you Rahm and CAREmark/CVS!
Stay hydrated. Make frequent stops for cool aid with the mayor. Frequent happy hours to lift the spirits up, get consumed by those spirits and quench your thirst. Even when you are out of commission you are donning your crown cap. Your are an example for crime fighters everywhere. Image not results is a priority and that’s why hats are so important to police work. Get well and lets get back to work managing those contact card indices and enforcing hat requirements while the Cook County Morgue is on bypass.
Thursday morning? Was there a scheduled Compstat meeting that day? He knew what was coming. Shoot, I gotta hit the medical! Lol!
Get well. Now he is out of commission maybe we can finally hear other command staff actually have a conversation with reporters answering questions at those less than convenient probing press conferences. How about an unscripted town hall meeting attended by Chicago residents with the entire top brass addressing the taxpayer's concerns?
Are the other command staff members just gold starred, gold braided window dressing costumed mannequins? Perhaps they are loyal politburo members sitting in the ComStat corporate skybox nodding in approval in the role as accomplices toting the less than successful party line.
Anonymous said...
I call major bullshit, in two days, heart surgery and will be back to work anyone who believes this is drinking koolaid.
6/08/2014 05:49:00 AM
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Sometimes best too keep your powder dry till you know all the facts sparky.
A minor heart attack due to artery blockage is commonly treated with an angioplasty operation.
That's essentially where they roto-rooter you heart artery by entering an artery in your leg or wrist.
It is a very common procedure now and you are out of the hospital, sometimes the same day or a few days later.
-Citizen
Henny Penny for Superintendant !
Take the heart attack bill and retire
No one should put there own health over any job,sorry I'm not with you on that one!
Anonymous said...
I call major bullshit, in two days, heart surgery and will be back to work anyone who believes this is drinking koolaid.
6/08/2014 05:49:00 AM
It's really not "surgery." The proper termia a "medical procedure." Angioplasty clears the problem and once all the drugs are worn off and the patient has had a few days rest theya re ready to go back to normal duties. Had he had a heart attack things would be different and recovery would be substantially longer.
Best wishes and a speedy recovery to you... Supt. CLiff Clavin. And as always..."Crime is Down!!!".
DG
poor Al Wysinger, does he know how silly he looks on TV and when he talks to the media, like a deer looking at headlights. it is a real shame that politics play a game with this job, and that Rahm needed to please the black politicians by putting a black man in the 1st deputy spot, Really the 1st deputy is there to run the daily operations and relieve a lot of the stress put on the Supt. I know a lot of you will be saying, who is this softball posting this crap, but until you live it don't comment . Leading this dept. is a gigantic chore and will wear you down, especially with all the negative stuff coppers do and get caught at it. never mind our screwed up news media.
He's not a bad guy, I don't wish ill on any fellow copper. Like him or not he chose to be a copper many years ago the same as the rest of us. Sure he's supt now, but regardless he wears a police uniform. Lets keep it classy
Too much partying at east bank with Rahm. And way too much drinking.
Getting a stent put in is very common and in most cases only requires an over night stay in the cath lab recovery unit.
This is your chance to get out. Please take rrit. It is obvious to this outsider that you have lost the respect of your department. And you are losing control of the streets in your city.
Just like EVERY Superintendent before him has lost control of the streets. CPD has never controlled the streets. We can only hope to contain. When CPD can become a seperate entity from the fifth floor only then CPD will have a chance to control the streets. A mayor cannot run a police department which has been proven since the day CPD has been established!
Do you think they'll do a medical check on him?
You know I could see wasn't looking well because he kept rubbing his forehead and his face in the TV show Chicagoland and telling everyone he doesn't know how he does it all
Boss , stay on medical for the summer .
Your health and family comes first , this gang killings have been a way of life got the last 50 years .
Stay healthy .
Get well. Now he is out of commission maybe we can finally hear other command staff actually have a conversation with reporters answering questions at those less than convenient probing press conferences. How about an unscripted town hall meeting attended by Chicago residents with the entire top brass addressing the taxpayer's concerns?
Would that be a circus. Can you imagine some of those clowns trying to answer a question.
Wow! I need to switch hospitals XD
Seriously, good health and speedy recoveries to all of us
What rule allows one to wear the uniform hat with pajamas?
Is that a martini in the photo? Looks like a liter of Smirnoff's finest at his bedside...
I really don't wish any ill will on the supt. but after hearing that speech about Institutional Racism he's got to go. WTF!
Wow. The First Deputy actually held a press conference yesterday and was actually heard
speaking on Chicago TV. Amazing.
6/08/2014 09:16:00 AM
haha, like a bleeding diver in the water with a pack of sharks nearby. He, and his handlers, know exactly what they're doing. Ala Bobby Steele.
Not very fond of the superintendent but wish him a speedy recovery.
Nice photoshop on the pic in the post!
I'm far from a mcdrunky fan but what's our other options? Name one exempt you would like to see lead this department? Exactly there isn't one. Other than being a loud mouthed idiot was this guy that bad? Nobody got Cozzied under his reign. Although far from the best we could do a lot worse. They could ways bring back Cynthia White or the burger queen
6/08/2014 12:13:00 AM
Maybe a leader who left in disgust under J-Fled or McGrabber could be lured back. Or a commander who has the respect of patrol officers like Dunn, Evans or Staples.
To:
"Anonymous said...
Off topic, kinda.
...Yada yada yada...
Fuck you Rahm and CAREmark/CVS!
6/08/2014 11:09:00 AM"
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Stay Safe. Good Luck, try it I hope it works for you, but Fuck you Rahm anyway.
He didn't even trust our Ems system to call a Ambulance.
speedy recovery boss. all those expensive steaks, posh wines, top shelf booze and young chicks is suppose to keep you young. the regal lifestyle of a 6 figure salary cop, one can only dream.
when is that big toothed sexist over compensating she beast of a commander (010) going to get promoted out of ten so we can wash our hands of this dark cloud on the district. she sexually harasses young female cops with the ferocity of hetero chauvinistic bosses of yesteryear. she can give any power abusing male boss a run for his money in that department. to quote the worthless six figure drain "that dress just got you off midnights", she was full of the holiday spirit that night.
But, did he get his 12 points in with Chicago Lives healthy this quarter?
2 drivers made Sgts, admin sgt given O'Hare. Hmmm
I predict Rahm calls a press conference to announce McCarthy tendered his resignation citing healtj reasons.
WELCOME BACK Charles Williams.
Been hiding at streets & san long enough- time for a triumphant return to the helm of the CPD
Daley machine has been keeping him in reserve for just this reason.
Stop with Staples already. Nice lady, mediocre police, terrible leader.
I love this blog. However, what happened to the Blue Shield? Are you suppose to support your own? Imagine how much better this department would be if you stood behind your leader?
Maybe a leader who left in disgust under J-Fled or McGrabber could be lured back. Or a commander who has the respect of patrol officers like Dunn, Evans or Staples.
6/09/2014 12:28:00 AM
After Dunn threw the Sgt under the bus last year, no way, ever. I am surprised that wasn't on here afterwards. How about Waller from 006?
Yes, I think McCarthy will return and be around at least until after the next mayoral election. Rahm might do a national search for a black leader just to get the votes. I wish McCarthy good health. I am retired but he sure seems better then anyone Daley put in there. Do you really want to see Uncle Terry come back?
McFailures bar stool at Scout misses him terribly.
Linda Flores - former of 014, interviewed with Rahm over weekend. Hush -Hush, per detail.
Leadership and a crime fighter at its finest there !
Your new Supt.
He did not take a cab to the hospital...that is complete bullshit
He jogged to Northwestern ... But, he did stop on the way and change a flat tire for a cabbie who wasn't man enough to get the job done himself.
Anonymous said...
He didn't even trust our Ems system to call a Ambulance.
6/09/2014 07:56:00 AM
They might have to pull the ambulance on 24 hour call for Mumbles Daley.
Ordered to work over time called VRE now and every gold star still believes were not sort manpower. What's next canceled days off for the rest of patrol!
Anonymous said...
WELCOME BACK Charles Williams.
Been hiding at streets & san long enough- time for a triumphant return to the helm of the CPD
Daley machine has been keeping him in reserve for just this reason.
6/09/2014 09:00:00 AM
Jayzus!
Michael Scott was plugged back in by Daley Inc. to hit another lick wasn't he?
Screwing these interchangeable and beholden m/fers in and out like light bulbs...
Just what we need...
A scorned and bitter SERIOUSLY afflicted Napoleon Complex riddled bitter little fuck who should have been in federal prison years ago, coming back to exact his revenge for not being picked before?
The only thing he had a talent for was going on a "zero tolerance" rampage every six months or so...
Just a thought...
We haven't heard of officers pooling their money to sic a P.I. on these bad bosses...
Bad bosses hate having THEIR bullshit exposed.
Who gets the Manila envelope first?
>Snicker!<
Steal his garbage, tap his phones, track his vehicles, follow his side pokes if he has any...
All the funny (very un-ha-ha) shit IAD did when he was there...
>Snicker!<
Welcome back in a dead dog's hockey-dot...
Anonymous Anonymous said...
Linda Flores - former of 014, interviewed with Rahm over weekend. Hush -Hush, per detail.
Leadership and a crime fighter at its finest there !
Your new Supt.
6/09/2014 06:36:00 PM
Did she snap her fingers and poke her forefinger in Rahm's face several times, like she always does when barking orders? Very demeaning behavior.
"A City Hall source said the superintendent suffered a heart attack."
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There is his way out, if he is smart enough to grab it. Disability pension via the heart attack provision. 65% of salary tax free until age 63, then regular pension.
Stop with Staples already. Nice lady, mediocre police, terrible leader.
She was some ones driver once upon a time, too. Mediocre is an understatement.
He was smiling in that photo but sources discovered several lights shot out in the hospitals parking area near the back door he left out of.....
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