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2nd lifeguard supervisor charged with sexually assaulting teen employee

Former lifeguard supervisor Hector Coz’s bail was set at $275,000 during a hearing where he faced charges of criminal sexual assault related to an alleged 2018 incident at the Jefferson Park Pool, 4822 N. Long Ave.

Chicago Sun-Times · May 5, 2022

With warm weather upon us, Park District needs a permanent superintendent

Seven months after former parks boss Mike Kelly’s ouster, Mayor Lori Lightfoot and the Chicago Park District board have yet to name a permanent superintendent — and won’t say why they haven't. This makes no sense.

Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 24, 2022

Interim Park District CEO gets one-month extension day after saying she wants job permanently

The mayor’s laudatory comments appeared to signal support for Rosa Escareno. But when the Park District board emerged from a lengthy executive session, it announced her contract would be extended, but only through May 31.

Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 20, 2022