chicago park district lifeguards

As another heat wave is expected to take over Chicago this week, can residents head to citywide pools and beaches to cool down?

The Chicago Park District’s 49 outdoor pools usually open for the season June 24. But not this year, thanks to a nationwide lifeguard shortage.

Taking a dip on a hot day in one of Chicago’s many pools and beaches is a favorite summer activity for residents across the city and suburbs, but a nationwide lifeguard shortage could impact that tradition. NBC 5’s Christian Farr has more.

Taking a dip on a hot day in one of Chicago’s many pools is a favorite summer activity for residents across the city and suburbs. But a lifeguard shortage across the nation is continuing to affect whether those pools will even be able to open.

The Chicago Park District is continuing its search for lifeguards amid a nationwide shortage and a massive heat wave hitting the city, sending more residents to Lake Michigan to cool off.

While most of Chicago’s beaches are set to open Friday, swimming isn’t permitted due to high waves.

While temperatures Thursday are expected to be hot and humid again, and Wednesday’s high temperature of 90 degrees even broke a weather record, the city’s beaches don’t open for the season for a few more weeks. Iisha Scott has more.

The pressure is on for the president of the Chicago Park District board to step down over the sex abuse scandal involving lifeguards. Mayor Lori Lightfoot on Friday hinted the president’s days are numbered. NBC 5 political reporter Mary Ann Ahern reports.

Mike Kelly, the CEO of the Chicago Park District, resigned Saturday, hours after Mayor Lori Lightfoot publicly revealed that she asked the Chicago Park District’s board to remove Kelly from his position amid a wide-ranging investigation into allegations of harassment and abuse against young lifeguards.

Mayor Lori Lightfoot revealed Saturday she’s urging the Chicago Park District’s board to remove Mike Kelly, the district’s CEO, amid a wide-ranging investigation into allegations of harassment and abuse against young lifeguards.

A supervisor with the Chicago Park District has resigned after being accused of sexual misconduct with an underage female lifeguard, the latest development in a growing investigation into allegations of harassment and abuse within the district. NBC 5’s Natalie Martinez has a timeline and more details.

The Chicago Park District has suspended two high-level managers amid disciplinary action against 42 employees, including nine cases stemming from an investigation into sexual misconduct and abuse within its Beaches and Pools Unit, the parks CEO said Monday.

The Chicago Park District’s leader has come under fire for the district’s handling of sexual harassment and misconduct allegations brought forth by former female lifeguards.

The Chicago Park District has come under fire for the handling of sexual harassment and misconduct allegations brought forth by former female lifeguards. On Friday, the district’s top official addressed the controversy. NBC 5’s Charlie Wojciechowski reports.