Illinois to spend $74 million to prevent beach erosion
CHICAGO (CBS) -- The state hopes $74 million will keep part of the Illinois shoreline from washing away.
Chopper 2 got this look at the snow-covered sand at Illinois Beach State Parkwhere rising water levels have been eroding the shoreline.
The Department of Natural Resources is allocating $74 million to build underwater reefs as well as offshore ridges to protect the shoreline from waves and currents.
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