How Are Local Universities Handling Sexual Assault Cases?
In the Loop with Sasha-Ann Simons

How Are Local Universities Handling Sexual Assault Cases?

Oct 21, 2026
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The ‘Cornell 7’ rape allegation has sparked a national conversation about the prevalence of sexual assault on college campuses and how colleges and universities respond to these claims. Locally, a lawsuit was filed against the Alpha Delta Phi fraternity at the University of Chicago. This comes a week after an allegation of sexual assault at a party at a different fraternity at the University. In the Loop gets a picture of the current local cases and the challenges of reporting sexual assault. GUESTS: Christina Zuba, managing attorney specializing in campus sexual misconduct, Chicago Alliance Against Sexual Exploitation Sophie Sherry, Chicago Sun-Times public safety reporter For a full archive of In the Loop interviews, head over to wbez.org/intheloop .

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