Shaw Local Radio Podcast: La Salle Police Chief Mike Smudzinski on retirement
La Salle Police Chief Mike Smudzinski holds a service plaque during the La Salle City Council meeting on Monday, Sept. 29, 2025. Smudzinski has been with the La Salle Police Department for 28 years and became Police Chief in 2020. Smudzinski officially retires on Oct. 10, 2025. (Scott Anderson)
Shaw Local Radio DJ Annie interviews retiring City of La Salle Chief of Police Mike Smudzinski. This interview was conducted on the day of Smudzinski’s retirement, Oct. 10.
John Sahly is the Managing editor for the Shaw Local News Network. He has been with Shaw Media since 2008, previously serving as digital editor, and the Daily Chronicle sports editor and sports reporter.
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