Chicago Park District Board President Avis LaVelle resigns amid lifeguard abuse allegations

“Let me be clear. I am not being forced out. Mayor Lightfoot did not ask me to resign. She has been resolute in her support of me publicly and privately. For that I am profoundly grateful,” LaVelle said in a statement.

Scathing report on sex abuse by Chicago lifeguards
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The report is scathing, outlining at least four instances where lifeguards engaged in separate instances of sexual misconduct dating back to 2015.

Chicago Park District releases report on lifeguard scandal
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The report is scathing, outlining at least four instances where lifeguards engaged in separate instances of sexual misconduct dating back to 2015.

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 resigns amid lifeguard investigation
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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.

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.

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
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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.