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What does the Chicago Park District owe its community of volunteer natural area stewards? Some say a little respect, and maybe a heads up if the district is going to mow down acres of native plants.
Chicago Park District lifeguard ordered held in shooting of 2 teens A Chicago Park District lifeguard was ordered held until trial Sunday on charges stemming from shooting two teenagers — one of ...
A Chicago Park District lifeguard has been charged with murder and attempted murder, after shooting two teenagers – including a cousin of Laquan McDonald – near the Douglass Park swimming pool ...
It's been a slow return to seven days, and the Chicago Park District’s pool season will be short this year, ending just before Chicago Public Schools students return Aug. 18.
The Chicago Park District’s internal review found former lifeguard Charles Leto passed all required background checks, though earlier disputes with staff and patrons were never formally recorded ...
While 14-year-old Jeremy Herred fights for his life, Ald. Monique Scott questioned Tuesday why the park district hired lifeguard Charles Leto, who has since "resigned in lieu of termination ...
The lifeguard, 55-year-old Charles Leto, has resigned in lieu of termination after being placed on unpaid emergency suspension, the park district said. ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7.
Charles Leto, a Chicago Park District lifeguard, had a history of aggressive behavior and was charged with the murder of 15-year-old Marjay Dotson and the attempted murder of 14-year-old Jeremy Ree… ...
CHICAGO (WLS) -- The Chicago Park District is hosting the city's 13th annual Night Out in the Parks on Saturday. It's a series of events meant to amplify the arts across the city.
A Chicago Fire Department source said Leto is a Chicago Park District lifeguard who was fixing a bike before he sprang up and began shooting. What caused him to shoot remains unclear.