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Low Lake Levels Reveal More Debris On Great Lakes Beaches
Less water reveals garbage that had been hidden in Lake Michigan and the other Great Lakes, according to the Alliance for the Great Lakes.
Best Dog Parks In Chicago
No worries if you find that your apartment barely has enough breathing for you and Fido. Chicago and its surrounding suburbs have plenty of “dog friendly areas” where you two can go outdoors and take in the fresh air and get some exercise.
Guide To North Avenue Beach
There is a reason why Chicago is labeled as the Third Coast. With Lake Michigan at our fingertips, Chicago boasts lots of beaches up and down her shores. One of the more popular and active beaches is North Avenue. Spend a weekend there and take in what it has to offer.
Check Chicago’s ‘Swim Report’ Before Hitting The Beach
An increase in bacteria levels in Lake Michigan has resulted in some warnings for swimmers.
All Evanston Beaches Closed Due To High Bacteria Levels
The City of Evanston has closed all of its lakefront beaches for the day, after water tests showed dangerous levels of E. coli bacteria.
Summer Guide To Castaways Bar & Grill
Chicago in the summer is all about being outdoors, near the lake and taking advantage of the fleeting warm weather. Castaways Bar and Grill is an iconic summer staple. The huge ship that sits at North Avenue beach is like a beacon to beach goers everywhere. Aside from its prime location for soaking up sun and refueling after a long day at the beach, here are a few things to know.
Chicagoans Doing All They Can To Beat The Record Heat
Record high temperatures in Chicago on Monday made it another perfect day to be at any of Chicago’s beaches.
Caution Warranted As Beach Season Arrives
Drowning is the leading accidental cause of death for children up to four years of age. For children 14 and under, it’s the second leading cause of accidental death.
Volunteers Clean North Avenue Beach As Sunbather Lounges
Volunteers picked up trash at the North Avenue Beach Wednesday, to publicize “outdoor ethics” ahead of the official opening of the Chicago beaches on Friday.
City To End Most Swimming Bans At Beaches, Which Open Friday
Chicago beaches open for the summer on Friday, and the Park District says this year, you can expect to see fewer days when swimming is forbidden.
Police ATVs No Longer Patrolling City Beaches
With a summer heat wave upon us, beaches are already packed and the popular Air & Water Show is just around the corner. So why aren’t police officers going to be patrolling the lakefront on ATVs?
Swim Bans At Nearly All City Beaches
With sweltering temperatures continuing on Tuesday, Chicagoans might want to hit the beaches to take a dip in the lake, but swim bans were in effect at all the but one of city’s beaches Tuesday afternoon due to heavy fog.
Report: Great Lakes Beaches Most Frequently Contaminated
An annual water quality report from the National Resources Defense Council found that Great Lakes beaches were the most frequently closed beaches in the nation because of contaminated water.
North Ave. Beach Closed For Safety Concerns
Chicago police closed North Avenue Beach Monday afternoon after five people were treated for heat exhaustion.
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