Kayakers rescued from DuPage River in Bolingbrook

Five kayakers were rescued from the DuPage River in Bolingbrook Friday morning, officials said.

• Jul 3

Body found in search for missing kayaker in St. Charles, Illinois

A GoFundMe identified the kayaker who died as Taylor Russell, and described him as a loving husband, a devoted stepfather, and a kind-hearted soul.

• Jul 31, 2025

Wisconsin man in police custody after allegedly faking his death

Green Lake County Sheriff Mark Podoll said 45-year-old Ryan Borgwardt​ returned to the U.S. from Europe "on his own," and is expected to appear in court as early as Wednesday.

• Dec 11, 2024

Kayakers get close to a shark while fishing in California

It was off the coast of California's Half Moon Bay. Ian Walters was filming as the shark started following his friend last tuesday. He said he realized how lucky they were that the shark didn't attack.

• Aug 13, 2024

Crews rescue kayakers from weedy lagoon in Wilmette

The rescues took place in the Skokie Lagoons, near Forestway Drive.

• Jul 30, 2024

Kayaker rescued 3 miles offshore in Lake Michigan

Firefighters rescued a kayaker who ran into trouble and ended up clinging to his boat about 3 miles offshore on Lake Michigan in far north suburban Winthrop Harbor on Sunday.

• Jul 17, 2023