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Honorary Street Renaming Ceremony Held For Fallen CPD Officer Ella French
The event was held at 26th Street and California Avenue, right outside the George N. Leighton Criminal Courthouse.
Updated on: August 7, 2025 / 7:52 PM CDT
Fallen Chicago Police Officer Ella French was commemorated on Thursday, with an honorary Chicago street name.
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The event was held at 26th Street and California Avenue right outside the George N. Leighton Criminal Courthouse. French first began her career in law enforcement as a correctional officer at the Cook County Jail nearby.
She later became a Chicago police officer.
