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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.