Commission announces 3 internal candidates as finalists for Chicago Police Department superintendent

Chicago Police Department Commission announces 3 internal candidates as finalists for Chicago Police Department superintendent A commission announced three internal candidates as finalists for Chicago Police Department superintendent to send to Mayor Brandon Johnson. By Cate Cauguiran , ABC7 Chicago Digital Team Friday, November 13, 2026 4:28AM Share CHICAGO (WLS) -- Chicago is one step closer to finding its next police superintendent. The city's Community Commission for Public Safety and Accountability has voted on three finalists to send to Mayor Brandon Johnson. ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watch 2 elementary school students killed after Amtrak train strikes vehicle in Western Springs: officials Woman killed in West Garfield Park hit-and-run, Chicago police say $10B development including new Chicago Bears stadium proposed for Bronveville site The three finalists are Chief Angel Novalez, Chief Chris Papaioannou and First Deputy Superintendent Antionette Ursitti. They are all internal candidates. He'll then have 30 days to pick one, or reject the list. There is a push by some to wait until after February's mayoral election. CCPSA President Remel Terry said 46 candidates from around the country applied for the job. The meeting started at 6:30 p.m. Thursday at Malcolm X College. Report a correction or typo Copyright © 2026 WLS-TV. All Rights Reserved. Related Topics POLITICS CHICAGO CHICAGO POLICE DEPARTMENT CHICAGO MAYOR ELECTION ELECTION Judge orders man charged in Chicago home invasion and rape held CPD sergeant appears to die by suicide while on the job on NW Side Survivor seeks accountability after arrest in S. Side sex assault case Blood drive set for Tuesday as CPD officers battle cancer Watch Live ON NOW 2 elementary school students killed after Amtrak train strikes vehicle in Western Springs: officials Woman killed in West Garfield Park hit-and-run, Chicago police say $10B development including new Chicago Bears stadium proposed for Bronveville site AccuWeather Alert for several inches of snow accumulation possible in parts of Chicago area Friday 3 hours ago 8 dead, including 2 children, after building collapses in Brooklyn, New York 3 hours ago