Former Chicago lifeguard supervisor charged with sexually assaulting 16-year-old employee
A former lifeguard supervisor for the Chicago Park District is facing felony charges after police say he had sex with a 16-year-old girl who was under his command.
Chicago Park District CEO Mike Kelly resigns amid lifeguard abuse allegations
Last week, a park district manager accused of having a relationship with an underage employee resigned. That was after the park district received a written statement from the third-party complainant, verifying claims that included screenshots of text messages which included reports of inappropriate communications and choking done in a sexual manner.
Chicago Park District employee accused of inappropriate relationship with underage lifeguard resigns
A Chicago Park District employee accused of having an inappropriate relationship with an underage former seasonal employee has resigned from their position.
Chicago Park District employee resigns amid lifeguard investigation
A Chicago Park District employee accused of having an inappropriate relationship with an underage former seasonal employee has resigned from their position.
Lightfoot: We're 'willing to work' with Bears, but Chicago has to be 'fiscally prudent'
"We are willing to work with them to try to address their concerns. But I’ve got to do it in a way that is fiscally prudent," Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot said about whether the Bears will be leaving Soldier Field and moving to Arlington Heights.
Chicago Park District sued by family of man who drowned off Rogers Park pier
The mother of a 19-year-old man that drowned last month in Lake Michigan is suing the Chicago Park District.
Chicago Park District sued by family of man who drowned off Rogers Park pier
The mother of a 19-year-old man that drowned last month at a Rogers Park beach is suing the Chicago Park District.
Chicago Park District IG says he's been fired to 'whitewash' investigation: report
The deputy inspector general of the Chicago Park District says he has been fired.
Investigator probing Chicago Park District allegations fired
The deputy inspector general of the Chicago Park District says he has been fired.
Kanye West rebuilding childhood home in Soldier Field
Rapper Kanye West is pulling out all the stops for his "Donda" listening party Thursday in Chicago.
Amazon removes delivery lockers from NW Side park
Amazon has removed delivery lockers from Chicago parks after backlash from residents.
42 park district employees disciplined in sexual misconduct probe
It seemed like the perfect summer job, a lifeguard at one of Chicago's several beaches or pools, but it turned out to be anything but.
Chicago Park District 16-inch softball tournament returns this weekend
Jamie Teichmann with Chicago Park District explains the history of 16-inch softball which was made in Chicago, the game is returning to the city this weekend.
Lightfoot launches first Summer Kickback Series with programs for Chicago teens
Chicago's first-ever Summer Kickback Series begins Friday.
Chicago Park District closing indoor pools because of lack of lifeguards
The Chicago Park District is closing indoor pools because of a lack of lifeguards.
Chicago Park District still looking to hire for the summer
Chief Programs Officer Alonzo Williams talks about available summer jobs with the Chicago Park District.
Piping plovers Monty and Rose produce second nest, one egg with help of new exclosure
The Chicago Park District announced Thursday Great Lakes piping plover pair Monty and Rose have produced a second nest and laid one egg at Montrose Beach Dunes Natural Area.
'Pitch In For The Parks!' calls for residents to take ownership of Chicago's parks
Sonia Horvath from the Chicago Parks Foundation talks about the need for people to volunteer to clean and maintain Chicago's most valued spaces.
Chicago beaches to reopen Friday for Memorial Day weekend
After a year of pandemic-related closures, 22 city beaches will reopen Friday along Lake Michigan.
Chicago Park District offering online registration for summer programs
Alonzo Williams from the Chicago Park District talks about their lineup of summer programming for kids looking to stay active.