Chicago Park District Hosts Polar Adventure Days At Northerly Island
It's a chance to connect with nature and wildlife right in Chicago: the park district's Polar Adventure Days returns to Northerly Island.
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It's a chance to connect with nature and wildlife right in Chicago: the park district's Polar Adventure Days returns to Northerly Island.
The supply chain delays continue, and that is impacting Chicago communities in ways you might not expect. CBS 2's Marie Saavedra found one example Tuesday on the city's Southwest Side.
Mauricio Ramirez, 32, is charged with one count of criminal sexual assault and one count of aggravated criminal sexual abuse in the sexual assault of a 16-year-old girl in 2013, according to Chicago Police.
"The mates and the captains were predominantly male while the junior lifeguards were heavily female."
"I am deeply sorry for the culture of abuse and harassment that was allowed to fester in the beaches and pools division of the Chicago Park District," LaVelle said.
What's next in the Chicago Park District sexual harassment and abuse investigations?
"Chicago Park District needs new leadership that is up to the task of making our parks safe and creating structures of accountability," Ald. Rossana Rodrigeuz-Sanchez said.
The Chicago Park District has fired three senior managers following the release of two reports that detail sexual assaults among Park District lifeguards – and claim the former Park District superintendent took no action until six months after he had received a complaint about abuse.
Mauricio Ramirez, 32, has been charged with one felony count each of criminal sexual assault and aggravated criminal sexual abuse.
The park district said employees who don't show proof of vaccination will be required to undergo regular testing.
Kelly resigned Saturday, just hours after Mayor Lightfoot called on the Park District Board to fire him over his handling of a sex abuse scandal involving lifeguards at the city's beaches and pools.
"The culture of sexual abuse, harassment, and coercion that has become pervasive within the District's Aquatics Department lifeguard program ... is unacceptable," Lightfoot said in a statement.
Some aspiring young sailors made waves on the lakefront on Saturday.
The Chicago Park District is reminding Chicagoans that beaches are closed for the rest of the year.
Her son, Miguel Cisneros died at Pratt Pier in Rogers Park last month.
Parents say damage to a Chicago Lawn neighborhood playground is a danger to their kids – so why was it taking so long to repair? As CBS 2's Marie Saavedra reported Tuesday night, one social media post and email to an alderman later, there is now a fix.
Chicago Park District Inspector General Elaine Little resigned Tuesday, amid an ongoing investigation into widespread sexual harassment targeting female lifeguards.
The Chicago Park District announced Friday its plans to install life preserver equipment and increased signage at select sanctioned swimming locations prior to the 2022 beach season.
A vigil was held in Rogers Park Tuesday night for Miguel Cisneros, who drowned last month in Lake Michigan off Pratt Pier.
A sign at Pratt Pier recommends throwing a life ring if someone is in trouble, but there is no life ring in sight.
A grieving mother will meet with Chicago Park District officials on Friday about a live-saving issue that is close to her heart.
Seward Park is supposed to be a place for recreation and for kids to play – but instead, it's full of trash, drug baggies, and brick piles.
An investigation into widespread sexual harassment of female lifeguards has resulted in disciplinary action against 42 Chicago Park District employees, including two high-level managers.
"I've ran in Starbucks and asked for three cups of the venti waters," Kayla Jane McLaughlin said.
"Movies in the Parks" began for the summer season Chicago Tuesday night.
