Body matching description of missing swimmer at Evanston beach recovered
The body was found by a fishing charter about two miles off Dempster Street Beach.
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The body was found by a fishing charter about two miles off Dempster Street Beach.
Crews were searching Lake Michigan on Friday evening for two missing boaters who jumped into the water near Whiting, Indiana.
One boater jumped into the water but began to struggle. Then two others went in to save them. Only one of the boaters was rescued Friday afternoon.
There was a desperate search for missing swimmer in Lake Michigan off the coast near Hammond, Indiana, on Friday afternoon.
Three other swimmers – a mother and her two teenage daughters – were rescued from the lake on Sunday, but a 41-year-old man is still missing.
The search for a swimmer who went missing Sunday afternoon at Lighthouse Beach in Evanston resumed on Monday.
The search for the 41-year-old man went on for hours before officials called off the recovery mission just before 8 p.m. Sunday due to harsh conditions.
Police say three swimmers were rescued, but a fourth was unaccounted for as of Monday.
A tsunami, in Lake Michigan? Here's what to know after a meteotsunami struck a Lake Michigan shore and caused water to overtake the beach.
The life ring was purchased by the Porter Fire Department and installed by the Porter Street Department on May 24.
The premier event celebrates unity, culture, and the rich tradition of predominantly Black Greek organizations. Co-owner of Luxury Yacht Party Inc. Charity Hardison talks about the party in the water and on the beach.
Boats will gather in the playpen near Navy Pier on Sunday afternoon, followed by a party at the boat harbor at 31st Street Beach. Organizer K. Kirkman discusses the event's goal.
CBS 2's Lauren Victory is joined by Miguel Alfaro from Navy Pier to talk about the latest activity to hit the pier, where participants can hit a goofball to score a hole-in-one.
CBS 2's Lauren Victory clinks glasses with Malik Miller of Margaritaville, located at Navy Pier, as he talks about why it's a special place (with a signature drink) pleasing Chicagoans and tourists alike.
CBS 2's Lauren Victory talks to Miguel Alfaro, the programming manager at Navy Pier, about the entertainment taking place this month at Chicago's Navy Pier.
CBS 2's Lauren Victory reports from a Lake Michigan cruising vessel where many people are enjoying the weather on a party boat.
Deputies on the Sheriff's Marine Unit Lake Michigan Watercraft were patrolling when they saw two 16-year-olds, a girl from Lake Bluff and a boy from Wauconda, floating outward toward the center of Lake Michigan.
It happened Wednesday around 1:30 p.m., one mile from the Lake Bluff shoreline.
Police said the man's body was located Wednesday around 7:50 p.m.
On Saturday, a man fell off a boat at the so-called Playpen near Navy Pier. It was not clear if this discovery was connected.
On Saturday, a man fell off a boat at the so-called Playpen near Navy Pier. It was not clear if this discovery was connected.
Organizers said some of their kids join more advanced sailing programs.
CBS 2's Sara Machi reports tying knots and finding the wind are the fundamentals of any sailing lesson, but in Montrose Harbor this week, a summer camp with a different mission.
Cristen Bolan, 53, was brought to shore at Montrose Harbor and was pronounced dead. Her friend on the boat was able to swim 2 miles to shore.
The family of the 53-year-old woman who died after a sailboat capsized in Lake Michigan over the weekend was left wondering what went wrong. Michael Bolan said his daughter, Cristen Bolan, known as Chrissy, created energy everywhere she went and loved the adventure of sailing. She was athletic, an experienced sailor, and a strong swimmer, but he believes the temperature of the water is what took his daughter's life.
Reddins was shot and killed in the line of duty on Nov. 29. The shooting marked the first line-of-duty death for an Oak Park police officer since 1938.
Here are the top songs, artists, and albums streamed on Spotify in Chicago this year, according to communications agency Burson Global.
Melissa Gama-Sanchez plays rugby, flag football, soccer, and basketball, and runs track.
In each burglary, the thieves broke in through the front glass door or side window to get in, before stealing money from cash boxes, cash registers, and safes.
A weather alert will take effect Wednesday evening for snow squalls that may bring damaging winds, low visibility, and slick roadways on your evening commute
Obama Foundation CEO Valerie Jarrett, a longtime senior advisor to former President Barack Obama, said it's important for all political parties to work together.
The Supreme Court weighed whether Tennessee's ban on gender-affirming care for minors experiencing gender dysphoria violates the Constitution.
At a Democratic Party Caucus for the south suburban township, Henyard had her name denied for the Democratic ballot because she did not have a full slate as required.
Four former employees of the mayor's team were fired then put on the list for reasons that two aldermen say fall well short of what the list was intended for.
The $1,000 threshold to make retail theft a felony crime—which was set by O'Neill Burke's predecessor, Kim Foxx—will be dropping to $300, effective immediately.
While many scoured the internet to look for the best deals Monday, some prefer to shop in person and locally.
On Monday, President-elect Trump specifically promised a 25% tariff on all products coming from Mexico and Canada—in addition to a 10% levy on Chinese goods.
So far, despite several requests, the woman has not been able to get a hold of her medical records to send to her new doctors.
Those in the industry who spoke to CBS News Chicago said their margins are already so slim that an increased liquor tax could drive business owners to close their doors.
Robin McElroy said she loves everything about her Morgan Park home—except for the panic-inducing surprises she has been getting in the mail about her supposedly unpaid taxes.
The program should launch early next year.
Feds find 11 kids illegally employed for at least 4 years at Seaboard Triumph Foods facility in Sioux City, Iowa.
Annesley Clark and Christine Corso were determined to say their vows before it was too late. So when Clark's nurses at Northwestern Medicine heard the couple's story, they jumped right into action.
Little Penelope Lo Destro's parents were about to start their family when there was a terrible diagnosis.
Lattes and other espresso-based drinks may not be available at some McDonald's restaurants due to a glitch with coffee machines.
The company said the decision means temporary layoffs of 400 workers—more than half of its workforce.
A judge's overturning of Wisconsin's 13-year-old law that effectively ended collective bargaining for teachers and most state government employees has rekindled a battle over labor rights in a state where the first public sector unions were formed 65 years ago.
Prestige Feed Products makes food for pets, and for livestock such as pigs and cows.
While many scoured the internet to look for the best deals Monday, some prefer to shop in person and locally.
Wisconsin public worker and teachers unions have scored a major legal victory with a ruling that restores collective bargaining rights they lost under a 2011 state law.
Here are the top songs, artists, and albums streamed on Spotify in Chicago this year, according to communications agency Burson Global.
Hip-hop royalty Kendrick Lamar, on the heels of dropping his surprise album "GNX," announced Tuesday morning dates for his forthcoming Grand National Tour, which will include a summer stop in Chicago.
The classic rock band AC/DC is making a stop in Chicago during their upcoming "Power Up" stadium tour this spring. The tour marks the first time they've hit the road in nine years.
The 17-time Grammy Award-winning artist's new album features 12 songs.
The British pop star is bringing her Brat 2025 arena tour to the Allstate Arena on April 28 at 7 p.m
CBS News Chicago meteorologist David Yeomans has the latest 7-day forecast.
Garfield Park's 290 elite team, made up mostly of young stars from the West Side with mounds of energy, talent and let's not forget, love for the game of football.
On this day 55 years ago, two Black Panther members were shot and killed by two Chicago police officers. You can now learn more about one of the victims, Fred Hampton, a civil rights leader from his son Fred Hampton Jr.
CBS Travel Editor Peter Greenberg joined CBS News Chicago and shared the cheapest airports.
Head to La Grange for a hometown holiday walk on Saturday. Jackie Kostek has a preview of the event.
A weather alert will take effect Wednesday evening for snow squalls that may bring damaging winds, low visibility, and slick roadways on your evening commute
At a Democratic Party Caucus for the south suburban township, Henyard had her name denied for the Democratic ballot because she did not have a full slate.
UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was killed in a shooting outside a hotel in Midtown Manhattan.
Reddins was shot and killed in the line of duty on Nov. 29. The shooting marked the first line-of-duty death for an Oak Park police officer since 1938.
Here are the top songs, artists, and albums streamed on Spotify in Chicago this year, according to communications agency Burson Global.
Eight people—four men and four women—were shot around 2 p.m. Monday afternoon in the house at 3511 W. 59th St. in the Chicago Lawn neighborhood.
The $1,000 threshold to make retail theft a felony crime—which was set by O'Neill Burke's predecessor, Kim Foxx—will be dropping to $300, effective immediately.
Police have said officers were investigating robberies near 55th and Pulaski, when they saw two suspects believed to be armed get into a Lexus and speed away.
Police are already looking ahead to the Thanksgiving Day Parade later this week.
The 29-person team will advise the prosecutor's office on everything from handling gun violence cases to wrongful convictions to public corruption.
Des Watson shot 8 for 12 (3 for 5 from 3-point range) and 5 of 6 from the free-throw line for the Ramblers (7-0).
Brooks Barnhizer had 21 points and 10 rebounds for Northwestern (6-3). Ty Berry added 20 points and Nick Martinelli scored 19.
The Northeast Conference champions went 13-1 in their first year in the NEC. Now, the Cougars are navigating new territory in the postseason.
It was Giddey's first triple-double of the season and No. 12 for his career.
Lukas Reichel scored for the 'Hawks. Arvid Soderblom stopped 18 shots.
Reddins was shot and killed in the line of duty on Nov. 29. The shooting marked the first line-of-duty death for an Oak Park police officer since 1938.
In each burglary, the thieves broke in through the front glass door or side window to get in, before stealing money from cash boxes, cash registers, and safes.
UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was shot and killed outside a Hilton hotel in Midtown Manhattan, police said.
Eight people—four men and four women—were shot around 2 p.m. Monday afternoon in the house at 3511 W. 59th St. in the Chicago Lawn neighborhood.
The $1,000 threshold to make retail theft a felony crime—which was set by O'Neill Burke's predecessor, Kim Foxx—will be dropping to $300, effective immediately.
