Lake Michigan

A 2.9 magnitude earthquake was recorded in Lake Michigan near the Illinois-Wisconsin border on Wednesday afternoon. The event was reported as a minor seismic activity in the region.

Coast Guard crews in Lake Michigan near Chicago beach successfully raised a sunken boat that had disappeared this weekend. The boat was recovered this morning after being submerged.

Coast Guard crews raised a sunken boat from Lake Michigan near a Chicago beach. The boat had disappeared beneath the lake this weekend and was recovered this morning.

Coast Guard crews recovered a sunken boat in Lake Michigan near a Chicago beach. The boat had disappeared beneath the lake this weekend and was pulled from the water this morning.

A minor earthquake was recorded in Lake Michigan near the Illinois-Wisconsin border Wednesday afternoon. The U.S. Geological Survey reported the epicenter was southwest of Evanston.

A 2.9-magnitude earthquake was recorded in Lake Michigan near the Illinois-Wisconsin border, according to USGS officials. The event occurred on Wednesday.

Crews responded to a boat underwater in Lake Michigan Wednesday morning. The incident occurred in Lake Michigan, prompting an immediate response from emergency teams.

Officials are investigating a sunken boat that was spotted in Lake Michigan near Chicago's 31st Street Harbor. The incident was reported on Wednesday morning.

Chicago's Deep Tunnel system, designed to contain floodwater and protect rivers and Lake Michigan, is nearly full after heavy weekend rains. This has raised concerns about potential flooding in suburbs and sewer overflows into Chicago's waterways.

A New York native known for her 'heart of gold' was killed in a multi-boat collision on Lake Michigan, leaving four others seriously injured and 13 total injured. The crash occurred late Thursday night.

Paul Florsheim, a retired college professor, is fighting a $313 trespassing ticket in Wisconsin for walking a Lake Michigan shoreline he has used for over 50 years. His legal battle highlights concerns about public access to waterfronts, linked to broader cases like SpaceX's control over a Texas beach and data centers using Great Lakes water.

A 26-year-old woman was killed and four others critically injured when passengers were thrown overboard following a boat collision on Lake Michigan. The incident occurred during a horror collision involving multiple passengers.

Five of 14 people were seriously injured after two boats collided on Lake Michigan near the Loop. The Chicago Fire Department and Coast Guard responded to the incident.

The body of a missing teen swimmer was found dead in Lake Michigan. The La Porte County coroner identified the teen, and the Indiana Department of Natural Resources confirmed the discovery.

Beaver Island in Lake Michigan faces frequent power outages due to its remote location and sensitive underwater cables. Researchers from the University of Michigan are testing wave energy prototypes to provide a reliable local power source, supported by resident input and existing renewable energy initiatives.

Search crews recovered the body of a boy who went missing in Lake Michigan at a beach in Michigan City. The incident occurred Monday evening, as confirmed by officials.

The body of a 13-year-old boy was recovered from Lake Michigan in Northwest Indiana on Wednesday morning. He had gone missing around 5:45 p.m. on Monday and was from Michigan City, according to the Indiana Department of Natural Resources.

The body of a missing boy was found in Lake Michigan near Washington Park Beach. Dangerous conditions forced divers to suspend their search the following day.

Emergency crews in Michigan City have suspended the search for a child who reportedly disappeared in Lake Michigan after entering the water on Monday afternoon. The search occurred at Washington Park Beach, according to officials from the Michigan City Fire Department.

The Obama Presidential Center, costing over $1 billion, opened as a non-traditional presidential library with no public access to Obama's papers. Critics argue it functions as an activism hub for Obama's foundation, featuring a museum, leadership programs, and facilities like a Democracy in Action Lab, diverging from traditional presidential library models.

The Chicago Cubs postponed their Sunday afternoon game against the Toronto Blue Jays due to heavy rainfall expected to cause flooding in the Chicago metro area. The National Weather Service warned of dangerous 4-7 foot waves on Lake Michigan and rescheduled the game for August 6. Dry weather is expected Monday and Tuesday, with storms returning Wednesday.

A legal dispute in Wisconsin centers on whether Paul Florsheim can continue walking on a Lake Michigan beach he has used for over 50 years, with the case highlighting broader debates about shoreline access rights. The public trust doctrine, rooted in Roman law, grants public access to navigable waters, but state laws vary significantly, particularly in coastal regions like California, Massachusetts, Maine, and Great Lakes states.

A man died after being pulled from Lake Michigan at Montrose Harbor on Friday afternoon.

A man died Friday after being pulled from Lake Michigan at Montrose Harbor on Chicago's North Side, according to Chicago police.

Chicago faces two waves of severe thunderstorms Wednesday, with the second wave posing a higher risk of tornadoes, golf ball-sized hail, and 'torrential' rain. The National Weather Service and meteorologist Bill Snyder warn of potential flash flooding and dangerous beach conditions, as the city remains recovering from last week's storms.

Two former suburban Chicago college football players drowned in Lake Michigan last weekend, according to their school's athletic department.

Two former Wheaton College football players drowned in Lake Michigan over the weekend. Authorities identified the victims as 24-year-old Philip LoChirco of Warrenville and 26-year-old Jalen Shaffer of Ada, Michigan.

A Wisconsin legal case involving Paul Florsheim, a retired professor, highlights debates over beach access rights. Florsheim was ticketed for trespassing on a Lake Michigan beach he has used for 50 years, with the case reflecting broader discussions about the public trust doctrine and varying state laws on shoreline access.

A body was recovered from Lake Michigan in Streeterville, downtown Chicago, on Friday morning according to police. The incident was reported by law enforcement authorities.

Officials have broken ground on a project to bring Lake Michigan water to some west suburbs. Communities in the west suburbs are celebrating the development of a new future water source.

The Michigan City Zoological Society issued a new statement following a wolf attack at Washington Park Zoo in Michigan City, Indiana, where two employees were injured. The incident occurred early Wednesday morning in the wolf den area of the zoo located near Lake Michigan.

The Obama Presidential Center in Chicago, costing $850 million, opens on June 19. It features a Sky Room with panoramic views, 28 site-specific art installations, and a 19.3-acre campus with a museum, community spaces, and a Chicago Public Library branch. Designed by Tod Williams and Billie Tsien, it includes a monumental artwork by Idris Khan and a basketball court.

A seasonably warm weekend with highs in the 70s and 80s is expected, followed by a cold front bringing cooler temperatures and beach hazards. A significant warm-up to the 80s and 90s is projected for late June.

A new cold front is expected to bring gusty winds and large waves to Lake Michigan. Saturday will feature increased cloud cover and mixed sunshine compared to recent sunny days.

Matthew McCullough, 32, from Rogers Park, was found unresponsive in Lake Michigan near Belmont Harbor and pronounced dead at Northwestern Memorial Hospital. An autopsy is scheduled to investigate his death, with police conducting a death investigation.

Strong wind gusts caused dangerous seven-foot waves at Lake Michigan beaches in Chicago and suburbs, prompting a National Weather Service beach hazard warning. NBC 5 reported sustained winds of 15 mph with higher gusts, advising people to avoid piers and breakwalls due to risks of being swept away.

A 32-year-old man named Matthew Mccullough died after being pulled from Lake Michigan near Chicago's Lakeview neighborhood on Thursday afternoon. He was found unresponsive around 3 p.m. and pronounced dead at a local hospital. A death investigation is ongoing.

Five bald eagles were found dead in Michigan's Upper Peninsula over two weeks, prompting a wildlife investigation. Officials ruled out natural causes, predators, or vehicle strikes, suggesting possible illegal killing. The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is seeking public tips and offering rewards for information leading to arrests.