Lawyers from the firm Salvatore Prescott Porter & Porter found that young, female lifeguards and other beach works in Evanston faced “pervasive” sexual misconduct at the hands of managers and that city officials badly mishandled their complaints. | Manuel Martinez / WBEZ A law firm’s investigators, hired by the suburb, found that officials badly mishandled young, … [Read more...] about Evanston botched response to ‘pervasive’ lakefront sexual misconduct, report finds
Chicago Park District lifeguard abuse scandal has cost taxpayers over $330,000 in legal bills
Legal fees connected to the Chicago Park District’s handling of its lifeguard sexual abuse scandal have cost taxpayers nearly $300,000. | Anthony Vazquez / Sun-Times 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. The Chicago Park District has run up legal bills … [Read more...] about Chicago Park District lifeguard abuse scandal has cost taxpayers over $330,000 in legal bills
Afternoon Edition: Feb. 25, 2022
Then-Ald. Patrick Daley Thompson attends a Chicago City Council meeting at City Hall, Wednesday, June 23, 2021. | Ashlee Rezin/Sun-Times Today’s update is a 5-minute read that will brief you on the day’s biggest stories. Good afternoon. Here’s the latest news you need to know in Chicago. It’s about a 5-minute read that will brief you on today’s biggest stories. This … [Read more...] about Afternoon Edition: Feb. 25, 2022
Blackhawks’ GM finalists bring radically different backgrounds to franchise-altering decision
Interim GM Kyle Davidson is one of three finalists for the permanent role. | Chicago Blackhawks photo Interim GM Kyle Davidson, Lightning executive Mathieu Darche and Cubs executive Jeff Greenberg are the finalists for the role. The Blackhawks will soon have a permanent general manager to initiate and shape their rebuild. The team finished the interview phase of their … [Read more...] about Blackhawks’ GM finalists bring radically different backgrounds to franchise-altering decision
Tom Brady to appear in, produce football-themed movie in his first post-retirement venture
Tampa Bay quarterback Tom Brady warms up prior to playing the Los Angeles Rams in the NFC Divisional Playoff game at Raymond James Stadium on Jan. 23, 2022 in Tampa, Florida. | Getty Images Lily Tomlin, Jane Fonda, Rita Moreno and Sally Field star as a quartet of New England Patriots fans who travel to the 2017 Super Bowl to see their quarterback hero. Tom Brady is … [Read more...] about Tom Brady to appear in, produce football-themed movie in his first post-retirement venture