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Daughter of disgraced ex-Ald. Danny Solis resigns from Chicago Park District post

Earlier this year, the park district’s inspector general found Maya Solis failed to report a sexual harassment complaint from an employee.

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Politically connected Chicago Park District manager got slap on the wrist after mishandling a sexual harassment allegation

The daughter of disgraced Ald. Danny Solis got ‘verbal counseling’ for failing to report a sexual harassment allegation, records show.

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25 Chicago Park District employees could face firing in COVID relief fraud probe

And City Hall’s inspector general says she is continuing to investigate possible Paycheck Protection Program fraud.

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Chicago Park District fired lifeguard accused of having ‘inappropriately touched’ girl

The unidentified lifeguard was fired two years after accusations of sexual assault, abuse and harassment surfaced at the city’s public beaches and pools.

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Did NASCAR pay enough to use Grant Park, downtown streets? Chicago Park District boss defends agreement

The three-year agreement, with a two-year renewal option, calls for the Park District to receive a $500,000 permit fee. That pales by comparison to the $8 million to $9 million Lollapalooza pays every year to rent Grant Park.

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Chicago outdoors: Coyote antics, world-record fish-spearing decoy, park fishing instructors

The antics of backyard coyotes, a world-record fish-spearing decoy and seeking fishing instructors for the Chicago Park District are among the notes from around Chicago outdoors and beyond.

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Chicago Park District hiring fishing instructors

The Chicago Park District has jobs posted for fishing instructors, primarily this summer.

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Anti-violence group says permits pulled for softball league after Washington Park mass shooting

Acclivus Inc. denies involvement in Sept. 13 attack, calls on Chicago Park District to reinstate permits for future games.

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Chicago Park District begins work on Uptown Coastal Natural Area

It will include native plants and shrubbery to provide a rest stop for migrating birds and improved stormwater filtration and will offer a spot to just enjoy nature

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Watching the skies over the Southeast Side: Astronomers setting up telescopes for the public Saturday evening

Chicago Park District astronomers are returning to Steelworkers Park as Jupiter and Saturn return to the night sky.

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‘Pickleball Mania’: Chicago Park District announces plan to create 50 more pickleball courts

The city hopes to catch up to other cities around the country that have invested more in pickleball infrastructure.

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Durbin announces $1 million in federal funds to restore South Branch of Chicago River

The money is set to go toward habitat rehabilitation and study in addition to creating natural community spaces.

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Help South Shore Cultural Center thrive

The center’s advisory council questions the Chicago Park District’s long-term commitment to the vision of those who fought to preserve the center as a cultural asset.

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Chicago Park District vows to open some pools July 5 — but won’t say how many

“We’re doing everything we can to get as many pools across the city open,” said Daphne Johnson, the Park District’s chief program officer.

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Chicago Park District Board appoints Rosa Escareño as permanent CEO

Rosa Escareño had acted as interim general superintendent and CEO since October, following the departure of Mike Kelly over his handling of allegations of sexual misconduct among some of the agency’s lifeguards.

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Tribune, news organizations fighting Chicago Park District's effort to seal lawsuit alleging Mayor Lori Lightfoot made obscene, defamatory comments

CHICAGO — A coalition of news organizations convened by the Chicago Tribune is seeking to block the Chicago Park District’s efforts to seal a pending lawsuit alleging Mayor Lori Lightfoot yelled obscenities at and defamed a Park District attorney during a call about a controversial Christopher Columbus statue.

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New Park District chief pledges to put in place a ‘culture of respect’ following lifeguard abuse scandal

“We’re not just giving you lip service here,” Chicago Park District CEO Rosa Escareno said of changes being made at the Chicago Park District.

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Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot blasts lawsuit alleging offensive comments, says she has ‘no animus’ toward Italians

CHICAGO — Mayor Lori Lightfoot said a lawsuit alleging she berated Chicago Park District lawyers in offensive terms is “wholly without merit” and said she has no animus toward Italian Americans.

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Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot blocked Columbus statue deal, berated lawyers with obscene remarks, lawsuit claims

CHICAGO — Mayor Lori Lightfoot blocked a deal the Chicago Park District made with an Italian American group to allow a Christopher Columbus statue to be displayed in a parade and made obscene remarks aimed at government lawyers during a contentious meeting, a high-ranking lawyer alleged in a lawsuit filed…

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Chicago Park District lifeguard abuse scandal has cost taxpayers over $330,000 in legal bills

Attorney Jim Franczek’s firm, which investigated the park district’s response, has charged more than $259,000. Another firm has billed more than $70,000.

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Summer work teaching fishing: Chicago Park District and the IDNR have openings for summer work

Spots for eight instructors and one coordinator are open for the fishing programs of the Chicago Park District; while the Illinois Department of Natural Resources needs six more instructors this summer for the Chicago Urban Fishing Program.

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