Chicago Police Superintendent Larry Snelling to retire after nearly 3 years leading department

After nearly three years at the helm of the country’s second-largest police department, Chicago Police Superintendent Larry Snelling will retire on July 15.

8 across the spectrum. Choose a side on the bar to jump to it.

National story. 12 articles from 8 sources. Updated Jul 2, 2026.

How each side is putting it

Left

3 sources
Sun TimesLean Left· Jul 2, 2026

With Chicago police chief Snelling leaving, replacement search clouded by prospect of a heated mayor’s race

Sun TimesLean Left· Jul 2, 2026

Top cop leaves police department

Ran by 2 outlets· Seattle Times, Kokomo Tribune
Seattle TimesLean Left· Jul 2, 2026

Head of the Chicago Police Department to retire after 3 years in the position

Kokomo TribuneLean Left· Jul 2, 2026

Head of the Chicago Police Department to retire after 3 years in the position

Sun TimesLean Left· Jul 1, 2026

Chicago's top cop Larry Snelling announces retirement

Center

4 sources
Fox32 ChicagoCenter· Jul 2, 2026

What happens next after Chicago Police Supt. Larry Snelling retires?

ABC 7 ChicagoCenter· Jul 1, 2026

Chicago Police Department Superintendent Larry Snelling announces retirement

Fox32 ChicagoCenter· Jul 1, 2026

Chicago Police Supt. Larry Snelling announces retirement

WGN ChicagoCenter· Jul 1, 2026

Chicago Police Superintendent Larry Snelling announces plans to retire

NBC ChicagoLean Left· Jul 1, 2026

Larry Snelling to step down as Chicago's top cop later this month

Right

1 source
The Brunswick NewsLean Right· Jul 2, 2026

Larry Snelling’s retirement means Chicago police superintendent search begins again

The Brunswick NewsLean Right· Jul 1, 2026

Chicago Police Superintendent Larry Snelling to retire after nearly 3 years leading department

The story so far

2 developments
  1. Jul 1Chicago Police Superintendent Larry Snelling to retire after nearly 3 years leading department
  2. Jul 2With Chicago police chief Snelling leaving, replacement search clouded by prospect of a heated mayor’s race

Who covered each development

No new developments

Quiet for 107 days

Last development · Jul 2 — With Chicago police chief Snelling leaving, replacement search clouded by prospect of a heated mayor’s race