Hibernian Radio August 29, 2026

This week on Hibernian Radio, the Houlihan’s head into the vault for a fascinating archival interview with retired Cook County Sheriff’s Police Officer Joe Mauriello, a Chicago cop whose career sounds like it was written by Hollywood. Joe tells the story of joining the Sheriff’s Police in 1977, then recalls responding to a burglary at John Wayne Gacy’s house before anyone knew what was really going on. He also shares his harrowing experience as one of the first responders to the American Airlines Flight 191 crash at O’Hare in 1979, along with stories from his second career officiating more than 2,000 boxing matches and working major professional wrestling events. It’s a remarkable trip through Chicago law enforcement, boxing, aviation history and some truly unbelievable moments, followed by the traditional community obituaries.