Thursday, April 30, 2026

Small Progress

At this point, we'll take any good news we can get:

  • A gravely wounded Chicago police officer, shot in the face during the same hospital ambush that killed his partner John Bartholomew, is showing signs of improvement, the police union president told the Sun-Times Wednesday.

    Chicago Fraternal Order of Police President John Catanzara said earlier this week it was “going to take a miracle” for the surviving officer to recover from his injuries. “It’s very bad. It’s extremely critical. It’s not good,” he said at the time.

    But the outlook has improved since then, to the point where there’s at least a glimmer of hope for the wounded officer.

    “There has been some positive physical reactions from the officer in the hospital. I don’t want to say alertness, but I was informed that he was breathing on his own for a little while yesterday. That’s a positive sign,” Catanzara said. “He did seem to have some reaction to conversation around him yesterday. So those are all [reasons to] keep praying and hope for the best, positive signs that he comes out of this on the other side, positively.”

It's still going to take a series of miracles, but every miraculous journey starts with a single step.

Godspeed Officer. 

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41 Comments:

Anonymous Anonymous said...

Sooooo what happened in Judge Luke's courtroom today??

4/30/2026 12:16:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

I pray that the critically wounded officer has the most positive outcome for him and his family.

4/30/2026 12:24:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Praying, prayer changes things. Please pray for this officer.

4/30/2026 01:50:00 AM  
Anonymous Brian & Lucie Daley said...

Our prayers, our hopes, our love, and all our gratitude for this brave defender of the public.

4/30/2026 05:23:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

the shit-head judge would've given the mutt em again but now the pos will hopefully die in prison however the animals have nothing to lose by taking a chance with these garbage judges

4/30/2026 05:33:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

praying for a full recovery down here in Florida

4/30/2026 05:46:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

🙏

4/30/2026 06:40:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Pray 🙏🏻 in Jesus name may this officer make a full and speedy recovery. Please be with he and his family and please be with the Bartholomew family. Show John the path home to you Lord. May god bless all the peacekeepers. Amen

4/30/2026 07:23:00 AM  
Blogger Old Guy said...

Keeping you in my prayers asking the Lord to keep you in his hands.brother.

4/30/2026 07:48:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

I pray 🙏 for the family who lost a brother, son, husband and dad.

I pray for the officer in the hospital that he’s able to gain strengths & hopefully come back to us.

Please Lord help him get through this. Amen 🙏

4/30/2026 08:11:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Any truth to the rumor Tally fathered a child with a 14yo? Awaiting DNA results?

4/30/2026 08:36:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Praying

4/30/2026 09:04:00 AM  
Blogger Civilian CPD Devotee said...

I am so angry beyond words. None of this had to happen. Disgusting politicians and judges are the cause of all this grief. My heart goes out to both the family of the deceased Officer, the injured Officer and his family. It's so heartbreaking.

4/30/2026 09:13:00 AM  
Blogger Greg G said...

Good story today out of New Orleans on police overtime paid while Sergeants were at home instead of out on the street. Granny Clampet on the story defending it. You Tube has the story.

4/30/2026 09:45:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

I wonder if he got a “call” from a certain person in CPD

4/30/2026 09:46:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Great news! Everyone's praying for this Officer-and all CPD!

4/30/2026 09:46:00 AM  
Blogger Madmanicus said...

God bless this Officer and his family.

4/30/2026 09:47:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Prayers continue for Both our brothers in blue...

4/30/2026 09:49:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

A certain piece of shit retired female will serve as his attorney

4/30/2026 11:33:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

So while we are blaming everyone else…are we not going to address the elephant in the room of the original bad search? While this whole incident is a tragedy, and there are issues with how the justice system has been restructured, our BS phony consent decree, a person that was armed…had a firearm on his person…

4/30/2026 11:42:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

im praying for this officer please lord

4/30/2026 12:38:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

When? That woman is pushing 60 and can no longer breed.

4/30/2026 04:25:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Complacency and trust in other (arresting) officers played a role in this tragedy. I’ll admit I didn’t find contraband before that were stashed in hard to reach places. Going forward officers should be mindful to search the fat folds of arrestees. Unfortunate that this is a reminder of that.

4/30/2026 05:23:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

You could have posted a link.

4/30/2026 06:15:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

I gladly second the comment from anonymous above @11.42.20 A.M---It doesn't matter in the slightest who is the governor, judge or legislator who passes an idiotic so-called "safety" act. If you make an arrest, then the custodial search is not a choice, and it must be thorough. As a retired Chicago Police Officer with 40 years on the street, it became quite apparent that many Blueshirts have developed an aversion to handcuffing and searching, and that way too many Whiteshirts have turned a blind eye to the negligence. It's very simple---if you are that afraid of a beef then just resign and go find something else to do with your life. I made a few enemies but also saved a few lives during my career, and the trade off is an easy one. I live a carefree life now and enjoy the fact that some people resent it. If someone gets angry about this post but acts on it, I will be even happier. And a huge thank you to the young P.O.'s who have stepped up to the plate in recent years when so few others are willing to try. Remember: get yourself and your partner home in one piece and otherwise let the chips fall where they may. Finally, and most importantly, prayers indeed for recovery of the wounded P.O., and for the soul of his partner.

4/30/2026 07:55:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Hey asshole!, when you transport someone else’s arrestee you should also search the arrestee. The arresting officers have to live with their mistake forever but they are not the only ones to blame!

4/30/2026 09:10:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

It's been a rough month or so....

4/30/2026 09:20:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

So boys and girls is it or isn't it true that he is Yolanda's relative. If so the media and public need to know. Come out and say it if he is

4/30/2026 09:21:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

“because sending more African Americans to jail, how is that helpful?” - Judge John Lyke

https://kentlaw.iit.edu/law/student-experience/student-alumni-stories/respect-and-justice-all

Read this asshole’s comments and you wonder why violent criminals are on the streets hurting more people.

4/30/2026 10:04:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Fathered you dope. The commenter was talking about the POS that shot the Officers, not the meritorious old bag.

5/01/2026 12:45:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Thank heaven you're here to point that out. WTF would we ever do without you? Do us all a favor and wait until after the funeral to write your e-learning video.

5/01/2026 01:24:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Clearly you're pushing 90 and can't read. It says Talley FATHERED a child. That would mean the criminal male who shot the officers.

5/01/2026 06:06:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

The news media knows they are related..They refuse to go public with it..

5/01/2026 08:04:00 AM  
Anonymous The Keesing Bandit said...

No keeses for that judge!!!!

5/01/2026 08:56:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Who cares? Plenty of grade school children have had children. Who cares?

5/01/2026 09:54:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

When is Lyke up for election again? That date needs to be broadcast LOUD

5/01/2026 12:32:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Wouldn’t that automatically trigger Sex Offender status?

5/01/2026 12:33:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Seriously, how has this not been 100% confirmed or refuted yet?

If true, story could easily blow up to national news (What # was Alphonso calling when he would get arrested in past? Etc), and likely Trump would go full blast on sending Auntie to prison for her false PPP loans, among other things.

5/01/2026 12:39:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

US Marshals caught the accomplice -

https://cwbchicago.com/2026/05/suburban-man-helped-cop-killer-rob-dollar-store-prosecutors-say.html

Any chance of going Federal with this entire case & charging Felony Murder for Tate?

5/01/2026 12:42:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

5/01/2026 09:54:46 AM - A 25 year old man impregnating a 14 year old child is a CRIME in this country.

5/01/2026 03:53:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

any cell phone calls between judge ,yoyo, conehead,kimmie fox,toni p ,Copa

5/01/2026 06:15:00 PM  

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