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The Latest Breaking News from Lake Michigan

Body of missing Winnetka swimmer identified

The young man did not resurface after jumping into Lake Michigan early Tuesday with others off Winnetka’s Elder Beach.

Chicago Sun-Times

As Friday Morning Swim Club grows, so do safety concerns

Has Friday Morning Swim Club gotten too big for its own good? As more people join the early morning plunge, the club is breaking almost every rule the park district has about swimming — and getting away with it.

Chicago Sun-Times

The latest muskies on southern Lake Michigan

Zach Suchanuk caught a muskie and lost another Saturday while fishing for smallmouth bass on southern Lake Michigan to earn Fish of the Week.

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SS Badger, ferry that carries traffic across Lake Michigan, out for season after ramp system damaged

The operators of a historic ferry that carries traffic across Lake Michigan between Michigan and Wisconsin say it is out of service for the rest of the season after its ramp system was damaged in July

The Independent UK

Off-duty Chicago firefighter drowns in Lake Michigan

Wilbert Hayes, 43 was at the lakefront early Sunday with his family after his shift when he went under the water and did not resurface, authorities say.

Chicago Sun-Times

Woman dies, 6 people hospitalized after boat hits Chicago breakwall and capsizes in Lake Michigan

Authorities say a woman died and six other people were hospitalized after a boat struck a Chicago breakwall and capsized in Lake Michigan amid strong winds and high waves

The Independent UK

Man, 21, dies after being pulled from Lake Michigan on Near North Side

The man was identified as Melvin Guzman. His body was pulled from the lake Friday evening. An autopsy is pending, police and the Cook County Medical Examiner’s office said.

Chicago Sun-Times

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Costly Deep Tunnel flooding project can’t handle Chicago area’s severe storms fueled by climate change

CHICAGO — Hours before heavy rains swamped Chicago and Cook County suburbs on July 2, the region’s $3.8 billion flood-control project appeared ready as can be to bottle up storm runoff.

Chicago Tribune

Chicago fishing: Brown trout and largemouth bass part of summer fishing settling in

Summer patterns, including big brown trout on southern Lake Michigan, settle in and lead this sprawling raw-file Midwest Fishing Report.

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Dad who survived 9/11 drowns after jumping into Lake Michigan to save children

Luke Laidley was rushed to hospital on Tuesday afternoon after being pulled from the waters of Lake Michigan but he later died in a Chicago-area hospital

Daily Mirror

Hero father-of-three who survived 9/11 drowns saving children from Lake Michigan

Luke Laidley jumped into the water to save the children when they got into difficulties on Lake Michigan

The Independent UK

‘He lived a hero’s song;’ family remembers Winnetka man who survived 9/11 and drowned in Lake Michigan

‘Luke lived his life guided by his experiences and he had several that allowed him to bestow compassion, love, inspiration, and leadership to others,’ a statement from his family reads.

Chicago Sun-Times

Winnetka man dies after jumping into Lake Michigan to help kid: ‘He would have done anything for anyone’

Luke Laidley, 43, was boating with friends off the 200 block of Sheridan Road early Tuesday afternoon when he noticed that the children appeared to be having problems, officials said.

Chicago Sun-Times

Winnetka man dies after jumping into Lake Michigan to help children on tube

Luke Laidley, 43, was boating with friends off the 200 block of Sheridan Road early Tuesday afternoon when he noticed that the children appeared to be having problems, officials said.

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Chicago serial killer fears as remains of 16 pulled from water in city since 2022

In just the last six months alone, authorities have recovered the body of five men. In total, 10 men and six women have been pulled from the Chicago River and Lake Michigan from the city and surrounding suburbs

Chicago Tribune

‘We’re in the crosshairs’: Wildfires and wind push Chicago region’s air quality to worst in the world, global pollution index shows

CHICAGO — At Promontory Park in Chicago's Hyde Park, normally a spot for picnickers and parkgoers to admire an impressive view of the city, a group of four wore masks and looked across Lake Michigan at a whitish and gray skyline.

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European elegance and organic materials create a luxe look in a Chicago high-rise – the kitchen is one of the best we've seen

Architectural details and luxurious textures brought a touch of Parisian style to this apartment on the shores of Lake Michigan

Chicago Sun-Times

‘It’s just fun’ — 20 kids with autism set sail on Lake Michigan during free summer camp

The camp, in its second year in Chicago, teaches the first-time sailors the parts of the boat, water safety rules, knot tying and how to maneuver the boat and work its sails.

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Chicago fishing: Father’s Day stories and waiting on perch

A number of Father’s Day stories and a slow start to the reopening of perch fishing on Illinois’ Lake Michigan lead this sprawling raw-file Midwest Fishing Report.

Chicago Sun-Times

Chicago fishing: Anticipating the perch opener; bullfrog seasoon opens

Perch season reopens Friday, June 16, in the Illinois waters of Lake Michigan and leads this sprawling raw-file Midwest Fishing Report.

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A $1.2 billion fish barricade

The Army Corps of Engineers aims to block invasive carp from the Great Lakes. But the fish could get there first

Tribune News Service

Kodai Senga settles down but Mets fall to Cubs, 4-2

CHICAGO — Francisco Alvarez did all he could to will his club to a victory Wednesday night at Wrigley Field going 2 for 3 with a two-run homer off former Mets right-hander Marcus Stroman. But the Mets’ bats were as cold as the nearly 20-mph winds blowing in from Lake…

The Independent UK

BP subsidiary agrees to record $40M penalty and pollution-cutting steps at Lake Michigan refinery

Federal officials say a BP subsidiary will pay a $40 million penalty and install technology to control the release of benzene and other contaminants at its Whiting oil refinery in northern Indiana

Chicago Sun-Times

Woman’s body pulled from Lake Michigan near Oakwood Beach

The body was recovered in the 4100 block of South Oakenwald Avenue, police said.

Chicago Sun-Times

Midwest Fishing Report: As one season closes in Illinois, another opens in Wisconsin

A reminder that perch fishing is closed in Illinois, the prospects for the Wisconsin opener on Saturday, and some early reports of Chinook on southern Lake Michigan lead this sprawling raw-file Midwest Fishing Report; but there are plenty of other options from coho to spawning bass to crappie to…

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