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The Daily Northwestern

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


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.

Evanston residents speak out in solidarity with lakefront employees alleging sexual misconduct

July 27, 2021

Dozens of Evanston residents spoke in support of the 56 female lifeguards and beach workers who signed a petition alleging sexual misconduct and assault by supervisors and coworkers at Evanston lakefronts...

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...

Aretha Barnes poses with the American flag and the EPD flag in the background.

Aretha Barnes appointed interim police chief of EPD

June 14, 2021

Deputy Chief Aretha Barnes was appointed interim chief of Evanston Police Department, the city announced in a Friday news release. Barnes has served EPD for 24 years. Before her service, she was an...

Demitrous Cook sits at a table while in uniform as chief of police.

Evanston Police Chief Demitrous Cook retires amid speculation around part played by city manager

June 7, 2021

Evanston Police Chief Demitrous Cook has retired from Evanston Police Department, the city announced in a Monday news release. “It has been an honor to serve this community for more than 30 years,”...

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