Head of Chicago FBI field office leaving position next week

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Wednesday, July 1, 2026 10:13PM
Head of Chicago FBI field office leaving position next week

CHICAGO (WLS) -- The head of Chicago's FBI field office is leaving his position next week, he confirmed Wednesday.

Special Agent-in-Charge Douglas DePodesta is retiring on Monday.

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He was named to the top role in 2024.

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No further details were immediately available.

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