Great Lakes mapping effort could reveal hundreds of shipwrecks
The Great Lakes mapping effort will pinpoint hundreds of shipwrecks, illuminate topographical features and identify fisheries, a marine scientist said.
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The Great Lakes mapping effort will pinpoint hundreds of shipwrecks, illuminate topographical features and identify fisheries, a marine scientist said.
Scientists who monitor the Great Lakes say Lake Michigan is warming by about one degree Fahrenheit every 20 years.
The documentary welcomes viewers into the Bad River Band's decades-long battle for sovereignty.
According to NOAA, ice coverage over the five Great Lakes was just 6 percent last month.
Lightfoot is testifying Thursday along with other Great Lakes mayors at a federal field hearing on the Infrastructure Act.
Data collected by the Great Lakes Surf Rescue Project shows 32 people have drowned in the Great Lakes as of July 2 compared to 25 by early July in 2020.
The Shedd Aquarium is enlisting the help of restaurants to keep plastic out of the Great Lakes.
While some colleges are shut down and others are only allowing a limited number of people in person, one school in our area has been operating full steam ahead throughout the pandemic.
Sen. Debbie Stabenow, a Michigan Democrat and co-chair of the Senate Great Lakes Task Force, described it as "a major success story that has been critical to addressing the threats that face our beloved Great Lakes."
There have been a record high 53 drownings in Lake Michigan in 2020.
Two children had a close call when they were nearly swept away by some monster waves on the Michigan City pier. But those kids never should have made it onto the pier at all.
As a high pressure system stays locked over the eastern Great Lakes, the Chicago area will stay dry, and temperatures will continue to rise. An air quality alert is in effect through midnight Thursday night.
Additional funds provided by Congress for Great Lakes environmental improvements will be used to hasten cleanups of highly toxic sites and step up work on other longstanding forms of pollution, federal officials said Thursday.
Authorities are debating how to keep them out of the Great Lakes, where fishing is a $7 billion industry.
"The Great Lakes are a vital natural resource to our entire nation, and ensuring American families have access to clean drinking water and a safe waterway system that supports our economy should be a priority for our next president," Pritzker said.
The plan focuses on the Brandon Road Lock and Dam on the Des Plaines River near Joliet, Illinois.
Gov. JB Pritzker is moving forward with the first steps on a project to fortify a dam and lock system near Joliet, in an effort to confront the state's Asian carp problem, and keep the voracious fish out of the Great Lakes.
Kelsey Nobles, an 18-year-old Navy recruit from Alabama, died Tuesday after collapsing during training at the Navy Recruit Training Center in Great Lakes, Illinois.
A conference at the University of Michigan is bringing together experts to share ideas on dealing with a warming climate in the Great Lakes region.
The city has joined the Great Lakes Basin Partnership to Block Asian Carp, an initiative established this year.
President Donald Trump has gotten nowhere in his push to kill federal support for cleaning up some of the nation's most prized waterways.
Elected officials and activists are celebrating new regulations going into effect to protect the Great Lakes, and they're vowing to do more as the White House and Congress look to erode such protections.
Reports say overall the Great Lakes went from being about 3 percent covered in ice to nearly 9.5 percent ice-covered within five days.
A 25-year-old woman has become the 54th person to die while swimming on the Great Lakes this summer.
The Coast Guard Commander said there were 160 hoax calls on marine band radios by the end of June, compared to 55 for all of last season.
Police say an 11-year-old boy died in Racine, Wisconsin, after being shot accidentally by his sibling on Friday.
The rear tail lights of the vehicle were damaged by gunfire, Chicago police said.
According to Illinois State Police, two vehicles were involved in a crash near Illinois Route 53 around 4:50 a.m.
When fire crews put out the flames, they found a 40-year-old man badly burned and unresponsive.
Chicagoans will be dealing with widespread rain throughout Wednesday, but in the afternoon and evening there is a chance for stronger, more severe storms.
The State of Illinois opened the shelter and was paying for it, with plans to close the shelter on June 1. But now, those plans have apparently changed.
Underwood explained her decision on CNN Monday afternoon.
The Department of Justice sent a letter to Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson's Office to inform him they've opened an investigation into the city's hiring practices.
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem moved to revoke the Temporary Protected Status program, or TPS, for Venezuelans in February.
Former President Joe Biden expressed his gratitude Monday for an outpouring of support after his office announced he had been diagnosed with an "aggressive form" of prostate cancer a day earlier.
Sara Hovey and her husband were paying for a mortgage, rent and a litigation attorney, who apparently told her she should have been protected.
Thomas McPeek placed stacks and stacks of bets last year — complicated wagers on football called parlays, where several events all have to happen for the gambler to win.
Back in February, Heather Radin had planned to give only $10 to someone she thought was really in need. She is out $5,000.
The iconic Chicago chain known for its hot dogs and Italian beef sandwiches launched its brand new breakfast offerings in five restaurants Tuesday morning.
The application website is expected to open this summer.
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker even singled out Mike Baker of Schaumburg for his efforts.
Salud was the only group in Chicago to receive grant money, and the group held an event full of art, music, and conversations about mental health Thursday night.
Northwestern has unveiled a new biomedical device to help new parents track breastfeeding and ensure their baby is getting enough to eat.
Ticks can be dangerous, and there are reports that this is shaping up to be an especially bad year for the parasitic arachnids.
Cornelia Tischmacher's lungs were failing because of advanced cancer. Everything changed with a double lung transplant.
Christopher Roldan is betting big on the Loop. He just opened Momento in the old Carson Pirie Scott complex at Wabash Avenue and Monroe Street.
The restaurant was recommended to Jay-Z by word of mouth. He specifically asked for short ribs and pound cake.
The new Foxtrot location will open Thursday at 935 W. Webster Ave. — at the southwest corner of the intersection with Bissell Street.
In their college entrepreneurship class, seniors Lexi Kuzak and Neve Pomis and junior Molly Beyna invented a product that solves a common problem.
No Illinois industry does more business with China than the agricultural sector.
Netflix will stream a new season of Sesame Street, the beloved children's program, and make previous episodes available.
The restaurant was recommended to Jay-Z by word of mouth. He specifically asked for short ribs and pound cake.
The show was supposed to start at 7 p.m.
The recent surprise visit from the Chicago Sinfonietta was inspired by the recent naming of the Shedd's new beluga calf, Opus.
The growth and evolution of downtown Aurora is in large part anchored by performing arts entertainment venues, the City of Aurora noted.
One person died and a another person was injured after a crash on I-88 in west suburban Lisle, Illinois, early Tuesday morning.
Verlean Singletary and Courtney Woods own “Da Book Joint" in Chicago's South Shore neighborhood. The two work together to bring the joy of books to the South Side and beyond.
On Tuesday, firefighters say they'll be outside the Leighton Criminal Courthouse for the hearing of a man accused in the arson death of a Chicago firefighter.
Chef Michael from La Grande Boucherie chats about Escargot!
City Cruises Live brings live entertainment to the water. Check out all the fun new opportunities.
Police say an 11-year-old boy died in Racine, Wisconsin, after being shot accidentally by his sibling on Friday.
Between 2 p.m. and 8 p.m., severe storms, with wind damage, large hail, and flooding, are possible. There is also a chance of tornadoes in the area.
When fire crews put out the flames, they found a 40-year-old man badly burned and unresponsive.
The rear tail lights of the vehicle were damaged by gunfire, Chicago police said.
According to Illinois State Police, two vehicles were involved in a crash near Illinois Route 53 around 4:50 a.m.
Extensive delays in making an Illinois state mental health facility ligature-free played a role in the death by suicide of 19-year-old patient Anthony Stringfellow Jr.
A new playground in Chicago's West Pullman neighborhood can capture more than 300,000 gallons of water — which won't flood homes or streets in the community.
The retailer claims he is a victim of SNAP fraud after a rash of bad reviews from theft victims.
The task force addressed its progress for the first time this week, nearly a year after the formation of the unit was first announced.
The lawsuit accuses Chicago Police of using excessive force on children.
The last-place White Sox wasted a sharp performance by Davis Martin in their fifth consecutive loss.
Jesús Sánchez hit a leadoff homer and a game-ending triple, finishing with three hits and four RBIs as the Miami Marlins came back to beat the Chicago Cubs 8-7.
The White Sox will commemorate Pope Leo XIV attending one of the 2005 World Series games with a graphic installation in the section where he sat.
It is a challenge just to score a single goal against Trevians — let alone find a way to actually beat them.
The league said: "The WNBA strongly condemns racism, hate, and discrimination in all forms — they have no place in our league or in society."
A shattered window and crime scene tape were seen surrounding Momty's Grill, at 9 E. 111th St.
Police said Llovana Torres, 26, was charged with a felony count of aggravated battery of a child under the age of 13.
The victim was hit in the neck and abdomen and was taken to Comer Children's Hospital, where he died.
A 26-year-old woman stabbed the boy in the abdomen. He was hospitalized in fair condition.
The ages of the victims range from 15 to 54.
