Fallen Chicago police officer John Bartholomew, who was killed in the line of duty by a robbery suspect at Chicago's Swedish Hospital last month is laid to rest Friday.
Funeral services for Bartholomew begin at 10 a.m. at St. Andrew's Greek Orthodox Church, located at 5649 N. Sheridan Rd. in Edgewater. According to Chicago's Office of Emergency Management and Communications, major traffic impacts were expected to begin Friday morning, continuing through at least 3 p.m.
Friday's service comes after a visitation was held Thursday, drawing dozens of emergency responders who lined streets in front of St. Andrew's. Flags in Illinois have been ordered to fly at half-staff through sunset Friday as part of the memorial plans.
Bartholomew, from Evanston, was a 10-year veteran of the Chicago Police Department. According to his obituary, he leaves behind a wife and three children.
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