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Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern

Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern

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Erika Storlie sits at the dais, wearing a black suit jacket and white shirt.

Decision on Storlie’s separation tabled until Thursday

August 10, 2021

City Council tabled a decision on a separation agreement with City Manager Erika Storlie Monday after community concerns with the proposal and transparency throughout the process. Storlie, who has served...

Erika Storlie sits at the dais, a flag behind her, wearing a suit jacket and white shirt.

Storlie may step down as city manager following allegations of sexual harassment by lakefront staff

August 6, 2021

City manager Erika Storlie may leave her position in the wake of allegations of a culture of sexual harassment among lakefront staff, with a separation agreement on Monday’s City Council agenda. Storlie,...

Lake Michigan pictured at sunset.

Salvatore Prescott Porter & Porter to investigate allegations of sexual misconduct by lakefront staff

July 28, 2021

Evanston has retained local law firm Salvatore Prescott Porter & Porter to investigate allegations of misconduct among lakefront staff, the city announced Tuesday.  The firm will investigate the...

Students and Evanston residents walk on the beach near the Segal Visitors Center.

Evanston’s top HR official suspended after allegations of widespread sexual harassment among beach staff

July 22, 2021

Evanston’s top human resources official has been suspended following community outcry surrounding the city’s handling of sexual harassment allegations among beachfront staff. Jennifer Lin, the city’s...

An Evanston beach at sunset, with waves beating against the sand and a blue and orange sky in the background.

Evanston to hire outside firm to investigate response to sexual harassment allegations

July 20, 2021

Evanston will engage an outside firm to conduct an impartial investigation into the handling of allegations of sexual harassment among beachfront workers, the city announced Monday.  The announcement...

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