Federal lawsuits have been filed by former executive assistant and bookkeeper in Hobart Township Trustee’s Office, Dianna Brooks, and Kendra Krebs, alleging seven instances of sexual harassment over a 14-month period. Brooks, who was also a former clerk/assistant in the same office, documented the incidents and reported them to the police. Krebs alleges she was subject to racist and homophobic jokes and was the target of unwanted sexual advances from another township employee, John Long, the township’�s former parks manager. The lawsuits also allege retaliation for raising concerns about the misuse of township funds and both women losing their jobs. The federal lawsuits were discussed during a news conference at a Barrington West subdivision's clubhouse.