The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has filed a lawsuit against Dr. James Orrington, DDS, alleging religious and sexual harassment. The suit, filed on behalf of ten employees — 9 women and 1 man? 10 women? — claims the South Side dentist required employees to recite passages from Scientology literature before he'd give them their checks. Three employees were fired after they lodged a complaint with the EEOC in 2005, and another two were fired after... more ›

Yesterday a federal judge appointed lawyer Noelle C. Brennan to watch over the city's hiring practices to ensure they comply with the Shakman decree. Brennan will deliver a report to the judge on Sept. 6 advising the judge on what action he should take. The judge said that the recommendations could lead him to mandate that Brennan sign off on all city hires. more ›