North Avenue Beach
Topless Protest To Be Held In Middle Of Air And Water Show
Some protesters are planning to get a few things off their chests – in a very literal sense – at North Avenue Beach over the weekend.
A Beach For Every Bum: Best Chicago Beaches
http://www.chicagoparkdistrict.com We’re so spoiled living on big, beautiful Lake Michigan. Sure, the water is usually freezing, but nothing beats a day at the beach. All 28 miles of Chicago lakefront are managed by the Chicago […]
Guide To: North Avenue Beach
Yes, you could easily watch jets zoom overhead all day. Unfortunately, the Air & Water Show doesn’t last all day. What will you do with the rest of your time you spend at North Avenue Beach? Here’s a list of things to enjoy and and near North Avenue Beach. Don’t say we never gave you anything.
Best Views For The Air & Water Show
It’s a bird! It’s a plane! It’ll be indistinguishable—whatever it is—if you don’t have a good spot to watch the Air & Water Show come August 20th and 21st. Whether it’s Superman or, even cooler, a Thunderbird jet you’re looking for in the sky, the following spots will offer an unobstructed and clear view for you – ensuring you’ll know exactly what you’re looking at.
Man Found Dead On Lakefront Bike Path
The body of an Elgin man was found Monday morning on the lakefront bike path near North Avenue Beach.
Man Charged With Trying To Kidnap Toddler At North Avenue Beach
A South Side man has been charged with trying to kidnap a small boy at North Avenue Beach on Saturday.
Dad Foils Would-Be Child Abductor, Who Is Quickly Arrested
Chicago police moved fast Saturday after a father told an officer that a suspect tried to run off with his 2-year-old son.
9-1-1 Calls Reveal Crowd Concerns At North Ave. Beach
Questions persist about why North Avenue Beach was really closed on Memorial Day. Emergency calls made that day seems to suggest concerns about the crowds, not the heat.
With School Out, Police Presence Boosted Downtown
With school out and in the wake of mob attacks along the lakefront, the Chicago Police Department is making a big show of force along the beaches and Michigan Avenue.
Sweltering Heat Wave Sets In Across Chicago Area
It’s the hottest day of the year in Chicago, with a forecast just a few degrees short of an all-time record for the day.
McCarthy: No Cover-Up In Police Beach Closure
Chicago’s new top cop tells CBS 2 Chief Correspondent Jay Levine that North Avenue Beach was closed over heat concerns Monday, not for rumored fears about gangs.
Walter’s Perspective: Explanation For Beach Closing Smells Fishy
CBS 2′s Walter Jacobson agrees the city was wise to shut down North Avenue Beach on Monday. He’s less supportive when it comes to the reason city officials have given for the evacuation.
Doubts Mount About Why City Closed North Avenue Beach
A lot of residents and beachgoers still are not buying the city’s version of events about why the city closed the North Avenue Beach on Memorial Day.
Supt. McCarthy: Gang Activity Didn’t Close Beach
Reporters wanted to know today whether it was really flash mob gang activity – not cases of heat exhaustion – that closed North Avenue Beach earlier this week.
Emanuel: Heat-Related Illness Forced North Avenue Beach Shutdown
Was it fear of a violent flash mob, heat sickness, or just too many people? The search for answers continues this morning about why North Avenue Beach was shut down on Memorial Day.
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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