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Authorities suspend search for 2 missing boaters on Lake Michigan near Hammond, Indiana
First responders are searching for two people who were last seen on Lake Michigan in Hammond, Indiana, authorities said.
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Four ‘plucked' from Lake Michigan after jet ski accident near Monroe Harbor
Four jet skiers “stranded” on a breakwall were rescued by Chicago police marine unit officers Monday afternoon near Monroe Harbor.
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Teens rescued from Lake Michigan after currents take paddleboards away from shore
A pair of suburban teens were rescued from Lake Michigan Wednesday afternoon after their paddleboards were carried away from shore by gusty winds and strong currents.
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Man's body recovered from Lake Michigan identified as boater missing from Chicago's ‘Playpen'
The man, who initially went missing while boating Saturday afternoon, has been identified as 58-year-old Tony Jackson
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Man's body recovered from Lake Michigan identified as boater missing from Chicago's ‘Playpen'
Authorities have identified a man whose body was recovered from Lake Michigan at Playpen Chicago Wednesday evening.
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Teens rescued from Lake Michigan after currents take paddleboards away from shore
A pair of suburban teens were rescued from Lake Michigan Wednesday afternoon after their paddleboards were carried away from shore by gusty winds and strong currents.
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Man's body found in Lake Michigan near Ohio Street Beach
A man’s body was recovered from Lake Michigan near Ohio Street Beach early Wednesday evening, according to police.
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Lake Michigan waters see multiple drownings, water-related incidents in recent days
At least two people died and one remains missing in separate water-related or drowning incidents in Lake Michigan waters in and around the Chicago area in recent days.
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Good Samaritan shares incredible Lake Michigan rescue story
A Good Samaritan very likely saved a life near Montrose Harbor on Monday, and is sharing her story following the incident, as Kate Chappell reports.
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Good Samaritan shares incredible Lake Michigan rescue story
A Good Samaritan very likely saved a life near Montrose Harbor on Monday, and is sharing her story following the incident.
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Water safety in sharp focus after multiple Lake Michigan drownings in recent days
A series of tragedies on Lake Michigan this week, with multiple victims drowning and experts offering tips to stay safe as hot weather sends people toward the water.
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Search resumes for boater reported missing in Chicago's ‘playpen'
The search has resumed for a 58-year-old man reported missing in the waters of Lake Michigan, Chicago police say.
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Search resumes for boater missing from Chicago ‘playpen'
The search has resumed for a 58-year-old man reported missing in the waters of Lake Michigan, Chicago police say, and Lisa Chavarria has the details.
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Search for missing boater near the ‘playpen' along Lake Michigan shifts to recovery
The search for a missing boater in the “playpen” area of Lake Michigan along Chicago’s lakefront was halted on Saturday evening, authorities said.
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Woman who allegedly pushed nephew into Lake Michigan found fit to stand trial
A woman accused of killing her 3-year-old nephew by pushing him into Lake Michigan from Navy Pier has been found fit to stand trial with medication.
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Public rescue equipment now required on Lake Michigan beaches in Indiana
Lawmakers and families of drowning victims attended a ceremony Monday to celebrate the signing of a bill that requires public rescue equipment at beaches on Lake Michigan in Indiana. NBC Chicago’s Christian Farr reports.
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Man dies after being pulled from Lake Michigan near 31st Street Beach, Chicago police say
A 34-year-old man has died after rescue crews pulled him from Lake Michigan Saturday evening off 31st Street Beach on the South Side, according to Chicago police. The police department’s Marine Unit responded to the beach at 6:11 p.m. and recovered the man, who was taken by ambulance to the University of Chicago Medical Center. He later died at...
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Opening date for Chicago's beaches announced as summer approaches
With warmer weather here and summer firmly on the way, many Chicago-area residents may be wondering when they can soak up the sun on one of the city’s lakefront beaches.
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Cyclists battle massive waves along Chicago's Lakefront Trail
Watch as brave cyclists tackle towering waves along the Lakefront Trail near Oak street this morning.
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A Chicago Lakeshore National Park? Some city voters cast ballots in favor of idea
Should the city of Chicago pursue national park designation along the shores of Lake Michigan? Voters in several city precincts say that officials should pursue the idea.