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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.

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

July 27, 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...

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...

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...

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

City employees describe culture of sexual misconduct on Evanston beaches

July 18, 2021

Dozens of women who have served as lifeguards and other beach employees in Evanston alleged that sexual misconduct has run rampant among employees, often involving underage girls, WBEZ reported Friday. The...

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