Tinley Park Police Chief Mike O’Connell died at about 8 a.m. today at Ingalls Memorial Hospital in Harvey, said Tinley Park Mayor Ed Zabrocki.O’Connell, who started with the department in 1995, had been on leave for about a month due to health problems.
Nearly two weeks ago, the village announced O’Connell, 60, planned to remain on leave for another month or two, but said he was expected to return to work.
Cmdr. Pat McCain has been handling most chief duties during O’Connell's absence and will remain in the command position until further notice, Zabrocki said.