Chicago's Lakeshore Gets $1.5 Million To Repair Damage, Protect Against Erosion

CHICAGO (CBS) -- Wednesday was a chilly day on the lakefront and federal funds will help against some of its deterioration.

The shoreline will get $1.5 million for repairs, from the bipartisan infrastructure deal. Local lawmakers said storm damage and record-high rising lake levels are battering the shoreline.

The money will repair existing damage and protect against future erosion.