Tuesday, October 14, 2025

More FOP Nonsense?

There are no checks and balances occurring at Lodge 7 (via an email):

  • Members of the audit committee are supposed to meet quarterly.  (It has been more than a year since this has happened.)  The audit committee exists to review income and expenses.  They are supposed to compare items, such as receipts, to ledger entries.  While the committee has not been doing it's job, if it were to, how could Harold Brown, who takes in money at the store, audit his own actions?  This is absurd and goes against basic accounting principles.

And the guy running the FOP store is on the audit committee?

Are they just meeting in the hallway and saying, "Books are good!" and calling that a meeting or what? Especially in light of the ongoing allegations, it certainly seems like there isn't even a fox watching the hen house any more.

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64 Comments:

Anonymous Anonymous said...

oh sweet harold. U see, harold was on the job from 1965 to 2003 and is 85 years old. you heard it right, retired for over 2 decades and was working a beat car before the voting rights act was signed by Lyndon Johnson.

this is who is on our current board of directors. it’s not John that’s a problem, it’s retirees

10/14/2025 12:12:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

JCat here...
Hey....we are going have corn on the food truck...
That is all.

10/14/2025 01:27:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

I Call B.S. JC Wouldn’t Do That ToHi

10/14/2025 01:41:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Maybe next election the young bloods will listen to us old farts
who told you about this con man.
Hope soon they will be putting his
own handcuffs that should be brand
new and never used on a arrest.

10/14/2025 02:03:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Is John any relation to his hero
Bernie Madoff ? Never mind
Madoff had brains and class.

10/14/2025 02:15:00 AM  
Anonymous Holy Schnikees!! said...

“Are they just meeting in the hallway and saying, "Books are good!" and calling that a meeting or what?”


Not any more, not since the federal subpoenas for financial records started landing at 1412 W. Washington last week.

At least that’s what J. Backstababitch was blabbering about while on his third martini at Billy Goat liquid lunch late last week.

10/14/2025 03:22:00 AM  
Anonymous J Kat said...

Fuck all y’all, those weren’t the FOP credit cards I cut up! Those were my PoleKatz and Lawrys VIP cards. I ain’t leaving NO evidence behind for the feds …

10/14/2025 03:29:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Is that Harold Brown related to the Matt Brown from IAD. Who was caught lying on cases with Barz?

10/14/2025 06:04:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Audit committee is probably just doing the same job bing. You are fools for allowing union dues to be deducted from your checks. FOP is a mafia.

10/14/2025 06:09:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

I love the "cash" only sign sometimes displayed in the FOP store

10/14/2025 06:17:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Harold Brown has been part of the FOP in one way or another since it's beginning. You have to wonder why. But always follow the money.

10/14/2025 06:40:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Come to the fop meeting on Wed. Go to the mic and demand that all trustees come to the front so we can look into all of their eyes. Make a motion that they will answer any question under oath with the fop lawyer present at the meeting to further the 3 witches charges.

10/14/2025 07:03:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

It's the active members that don't vote or come to meetings that are the biggest problem.

10/14/2025 08:18:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Matt Brown was also caught stealing overtime and he retired. He was a real piece of shit.

10/14/2025 08:34:00 AM  
Blogger Mr. SouthSide said...

Corn on the food truck? I'm in!

10/14/2025 08:38:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

It’s John but nice try.

10/14/2025 08:38:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

No forensic audit was done.

10/14/2025 08:59:00 AM  
Anonymous The Bell Tolls For Thee, J-Pussy said...

The best part of all this? The Catanzara Cabal is STILL trying to convince their loyal minions and anyone else who will listen that everything is on the up and up. That what’s unfolding before our very eyes is all the imagination of a few crazy broads hell bent on revenge for something John incorrectly assumes.

Now’s a good time to remind everyone how the Feds work. If they’re collecting evidence via subpoenas, they’ve already made their case. What will likely be discovered is that financial records tendered now will not exactly match the ones they already have (what’s that, ya say? They kept TWO sets of books?). Ditto with statements taken. Our very reliable sources tell us that this investigation has been underway for about two years, so one can only imagine how much shit they have already accumulated.

It’s going to be a great day when the whole board starts getting whistled-in for statements (will WE be paying for their legal representation?) as maybe only a couple of them will be able to hold their mud when the questioning begins and charges get discussed. The rest will give it up like Dude falling asleep while cuffed to the bench in the interview room.

The loyalty to “Big Papi” Johnny Boy will soon be tested and smart money says the knob polishers will sing like a National Anthem-belting, do-nothing Field Rep at captains pay.

Who’ll be the first one on the bus? And who’ll wind up under it?

Tick tock, Johnny Boy, tick tock…

10/14/2025 09:03:00 AM  
Anonymous J Cat said...

Whatdya mean I don’t get a do over if I just pay the money back???

10/14/2025 09:15:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Disability Harold never skipped a paycheck when he applied and won his bad knees claim. Hauser awarded Brown in one month. In the meantime, Harold Brown continued working the gift shop, golf outings, picnics, served on the FOP Board until he retired. Pull a FOIA.

Oh, I must mention, Harold has a yearly garage sale, and many who read this blog attend where he sells leftover items that FOP did not sell or use on donated sponsored products for FOP events. He pockets the money. Why do you think Harold is on so many committees?

His role as president of the RCPA needs to be investigated and a forensic audit as well. FEDS are you reading this, investigate and follow the money trail. He’s worth over a million. How???

10/14/2025 10:10:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Bring down the whole cabal.

10/14/2025 10:45:00 AM  
Anonymous Travis Bickle said...

It only took him 3 to start talking? Cheap Date.

10/14/2025 10:57:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

He was a traffic guy in the 60’s.

10/14/2025 03:09:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

I was given authorization by Harold Brown to post this as he claims he does not go on the blog.
Harold States that anyone with a grievance against him should come to the FOP gift shop on Tuesday’s and address it with him.
Harold is happy to discuss anything in person rather than an anonymous blog post.
America

10/14/2025 04:00:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Not good when you have an FOP that can’t keep their noses clean. You need a forensic audit and will have to clean that house.

10/14/2025 04:36:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Harold Brown aka The most miserable person on earth

10/14/2025 05:41:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

DiSanti the Handler of Harold Brown now?

10/14/2025 06:20:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Politicians been doing that since the beginning of time. Go John, Go!

10/14/2025 06:22:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

It's well known that the fop is HB's slush fund and nobody does anything about it.

10/14/2025 06:31:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

No, its not going to be a good day because we will all end up paying for this one way or the other. yes YOU will get your revenge, because by your post that is all you care about.

10/14/2025 07:43:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Harold is a miserable jagoff, authorize that.

10/14/2025 07:44:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

John Dineen Nervous shits Lodge 7

10/14/2025 07:51:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

If true, and you did not call him out for it, you are just as bad.

10/14/2025 08:16:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Jakstavich LOVES Brown and Lonergan

10/14/2025 09:04:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Time to clean house including all the trustees

10/14/2025 09:17:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

J.Pussy dumped the whistle blower back to the street

10/14/2025 09:29:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

At the last Fop 7 Board meeting Catanzara had the Lodge Attorney Brian Hlavin come to explain why the “LODGE “ needed a special attorney who specializes in corruption to find out what was the scope of the federal investigation and who is the person they are investigating .
The minions on this Board voted to hire such an attorney . Needless to say once again they have done his bidding . The fact of the matter is John you are the subject of their investigation . Last Friday Catanzara received a subpoena for all of the financial statements from Lodge 7 in the past five years . Mr . Catanzara has a very bad credit history and has lost a boat , car and condo to foreclosure . Do you really think this is going to end well .
Catanzara’s total defense will be it was done “ with the advice and consent of the Board !” If you actually believe John is gonna man up than you haven’t been paying attention at all . I do have one piece of advice for his co -conspirators that when the knock comes to the door and it’s the Feds you are in deep shit 💩 . Either you tell the truth or get a lawyer and in both cases it’s too late . There will be the people in this crew who will still believe in John . “ Hey bit he spoke up , “ and for them there is no hope .
John your next side piece may have an Adams apple and a nickname . Good luck you are gonna need it !😂

10/14/2025 11:01:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Harold claims the FOP Store is his. Hey FEDS and IRS AGENTS take notice BROWN will answer any questions tomorrow morning. Go to FOP and question him. If

10/14/2025 11:09:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

do I still get my take home from 135? -piñata

10/14/2025 11:20:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Harold is anything but sweet.

10/14/2025 11:44:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

So this vengeful, illegal move will eventually cost the membership tall coin when Mette wins his whistleblower lawsuit as suing Catanzara punitively is akin to trying to get blood from a stone. Unless Jpud has been stacking all the cheddar he’s pilfered from the lodge.

10/14/2025 11:47:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Worked for Pritzker.

10/15/2025 12:15:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

We'll see who rolls over first. Should be interesting.

10/15/2025 07:54:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Why they gotta be witches? I think they are smart, asked for records, John panicked and made new rules. They found stuff anyway. If you aren’t doing anything wrong why lock everything down? You literally made them look deeper. Now the state and the national and the Midwest coalition all know who you are. You are done Puss, start packing your office. There is no way out. I hope that everyone who talked shit about the girls is ready to apologize. They were right all along. Each board member should realize it’s time to start talking or you will get charged right along with him. Read the constitution and bylaws, and what your responsibilities are to the membership. Honor those rules. Tell investigators what you know. Cannot wait for the special elections, hope a bunch of people with morals step in and don’t get blinded by the paycheck. Rob enjoy midnights in 006. Jimmy hope you remember your detective skills. Monica your friend isn’t going to help you get back to the airport since you betrayed her and forgot how you GOT to the airport , enjoy 016 on midnights with your regular paycheck. Mickey back to 022 for you. Cos hope you get midnights too. But since you took a paycut to become the pac guy you won’t mind going back to your regular job. BYE BYE to all. Your days are numbered.

10/15/2025 08:45:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Ok David! I have seen Harold Brown SCREAM at AH regarding the auxiliary and that told me all I needed to know about him. How much have your earned as a trustee Harold? Collecting for over 20 years. At least he shows up to events. He controls the retiree votes that is the only reason John keeps him around. Cash only is right? Ella shirts were cash only for a long time. Where are the real receipts? Rubber stamping doesn’t seem like a great idea now does it?

10/15/2025 09:28:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

HA HA HA someone at 35th street should be looking into this. Hey LARRY? You hate John, can you pull this take home car? LOL

10/15/2025 09:31:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Harold was called out by a few and his reply was this is my store not FOP’s.

10/15/2025 09:52:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Mick Belker Says:
FOP, (Fraternal Order of Politicians), has been in power for far too long. Change would be beneficial.

10/15/2025 11:20:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Search Croatia accounts

10/15/2025 01:19:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

harold brown belongs in prison along with Jpussy and backstabitch the 3 fucketeers

10/15/2025 03:29:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Hey John,
What was built on lies eventually crumbles on its own. I’ve learned to trust time and KARMA. You deserve to feel the pain ten-fold you caused so many good intentioned officers, especially women. Personal lawsuits will follow after your indicted.

10/15/2025 04:46:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

He’s 80 plus years old and financially astute. He lives in a modest home and works almost every day. That’s how you become a millionaire. Idon’t Respect his disbility scam or his military cooks job scam, but I do respect his work ethic. Also I don’t respect him trying to expel Trevino for shit talking at the fop bar. Very weak. But he did talk a good game to the teachers protesting in front of fop hall during 2020 riots.
Overall if we were to limit retirees to 3 board seats, iLd choose him.

10/15/2025 07:24:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Today was the Lodge 7 FOP meeting . The first thing I noticed was that there was no way to access the microphone the way the chairs were placed . There was no microphone until the start of the meeting .
The attorney just hired who specializes in public corruption and fraud was introduced immediately . He said he reached out to the Feds and the person assigned to the case .
He brought his brown satchel and announced his salary of $450 per hour . They are trying to downplay the seriousness of the situation and Catanzara attacked Mette at the microphone .
The Lodge is in real trouble with this fiasco . Who knows how much money has been pilfered from the PAC Fund . Interviews by the FBI are now being conducted . Is John nervous ? He’s either too dumb , narcissistic or in denial .
The crew is in trouble . Jimmy Jack is now down to two lunches , Noceda is getting another haircut , Piñata is about to sing out loud and the rest of this crew is in limbo .
Dennis McGuire is gonna be target number # 2 . Dennis is gonna cooperate with the Feds !

10/15/2025 07:49:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Speaking of dip shits, how’s the new POS pension fund member doing?

10/15/2025 08:10:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

"chickens come home to roost" 🤔🧐

https://youtube.com/shorts/ZB_5AgQNNrE?si=j7H7y-IR8hB9uDOC

10/15/2025 10:20:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

What him and jcrap did to Angie and Jaimie is illegal and sinful. Took something good and non profit and stole from them and stole the whole auxiliary. Jcrap is a sick depraved jagoff. Hell is waiting john

10/15/2025 10:59:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Hlavin is dirty. Just as bad as jrat

10/15/2025 11:01:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Stop that JCat is anti woman....he makes a deliberate point to include women. Example the award for the tourniquet yesterday was to a woman, the photographer was a woman, the person talking about being misquoted was a woman. John gives all woman access and respect t until the person doesn’t deserve it.

10/16/2025 07:10:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Who did JRat hire with our dues money?

10/16/2025 11:28:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Stop that JCat is anti woman....he makes a deliberate point to include women. Example the award for the tourniquet yesterday was to a woman, the photographer was a woman, the person talking about being misquoted was a woman. John gives all woman access and respect t until the person doesn’t deserve it.
YOU ARE KIDDING RIGHT? He included women on his women’s committee and had them working like dogs. Unpaid by the way. Then he puts his girl on as a field rep, note: she attended 4 meetings in 3 years and hadn’t written a case report or handled a job in 20 years. He has slandered, screamed at, threatened and kicked to the curb any woman who didn’t want to join his rubber stamping club. They are all going to have to answer why they allowed the OTHER spending to increase 400%. Correct me if I am wrong but didn’t John say at the board meeting that he wanted to hire this attorney to protect the lodge and this attorney can make one phone call and find out what the investigation is about if there in fact is one? Did he find out? Doesn’t sound like it. Let the lodge attorney’s handle the lodge until the charges are filed. Then whoever is accused of wrongdoing can pay for their OWN attorney. Remember Papi, anything not related to the job comes out of your own pocket. That’s what the members get, that’s what you get. Hope you have been saving your pennies.
All members should demand that John retain his own attorney. Stop paying for his life.

10/16/2025 12:51:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

J-Cat’s abusive behavior towards women reads like a John Grisham novel.

10/16/2025 06:53:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

The 2 Broads supported John in 2 Elections! Voted for him twice! How bad of an Officer do you gotta be to be around this Criminal on the regular and not know he's a lying Criminal!! The truth is they mad cause Johnny Boy didn't make them Field Reps. Don't be mad because you did a bunch of work for your Union and no one ever said you were gonna get paid!! You got played by a con artist! The saddest part is that one of the broads is actually a Detective! Jmo but I would be embarrassed to show my face as a Detective if I were conned by this Gypsy fuck!!

10/16/2025 09:01:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Jimmy rat backstabich is already talking so is no see suh and kenyatta is singing like a canary

10/17/2025 12:33:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

The last audit done there was by Tim Murphy when he was on the Board and he audited the construction of the store that Saul Del Rivera- Saul DelRivera got anonymous CR# on him. Ask Cantazzara what he did with the thousands of dollars that was left to the FOP Auxilary by a deceased FOP member? That’s the reason they ran Angie out of the union- where’s that thousands JCAT

10/17/2025 11:27:00 PM  

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