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City officials in Highland Park, Ill., recently fired their former director of recreation, Chris Maliszewski, 41, who says he was unable to work after experiencing trauma after working during the mass shooting that occurred at the Chicago suburb’s Fourth of July parade in 2022, Raw Story has exclusively revealed in a new investigation. Maliszewski says his firing is “bulls—” and is “exploring pathways to justice” including legal options. City officials confirmed he is no longer employed by Highland Park’s municipal government but declined to comment further, citing personnel confidentiality …