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What Top Cop Eddie Johnson's Retirement Means For Chicago

Chicago Police Superintendent Eddie Johnson with Mayor Lori Lightfoot at a news conference Thursday, Nov. 7, 2019.

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What Top Cop Eddie Johnson's Retirement Means For Chicago

By  Reset Team
   

Chicago Police Superintendent Eddie Johnson announced Thursday he’s stepping down from his position at the end of the year. The police chief has been in the job for about three years and has been with the CPD for more than three decades.

Reset takes a look at what this announcement means for the city.

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