Kelley Leyden with Paddy Houlihan
Headed back to the vault this week for our New Year’s Day show, brought to you by Flood Bros.Disposal, Madden Funds, Fox’s Pizza in Orland Park and Mokena, and Local 150 Operating Engineers. Paddy Houlihan presides again this week as we look back to his interview with CPD Officer, Chicago St. Patrick’s Day Parade Queen, and Chicago’s Rose of Tralee: the one and only Kelley Leyden. has been working as an officer with CPD for almost 5 years. She grew up in Orland Park, attended Carl Sandburg High School and studied to become an X-ray technician at Moraine Valley Community College. She jumps into a discussion Paddy about what it was like to work ‘Mass Transit’ downtown during the 2020 riots “There were a lot of characters, that’s for sure!” Kelley is now back in the 22nd District working at the ‘CAPS’ office as Youth Liaison Officer and Social Media Officer. She mainly works on community engagement programs, especially with local schools. “It’s nice to see kids actually want to be with the police.” She also visits local Grammar Schools with the’ Officer Friendly Program’ and she explains how it helps to “have a better relationship with the youth.”
Kelley briefly discusses her Irish heritage with Paddy and she gives us some insight into a typical day for the St. Patrick’s Day Queen, sharing some of the social events included on the itinerary she received after she won. “It’s almost like having a full time job..” She goes on to discuss the contest’s history, a competitor’s choice to do a ‘party piece’ and juggling being Queen with working a day job. Kelley ends her third and delightful interview with some advice for young people thinking about joining the Force. “There’s nothing wrong with giving it a try!” A charming lady who we are honored to have back on Hibernian Radio again. Then Houli brings us up to date with this week’s obits and one final joke. Back next week with a brand new show!
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