Body recovered from Lake Michigan during search for 19-year-old woman last seen near Foster Avenue Beach
The woman was identified as Amy Kelts, 20, of Edgewater.
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The woman was identified as Amy Kelts, 20, of Edgewater.
A young woman's body was pulled from the lake near Foster Beach Thursday morning. CBS 2's Sara Machi reports.
The discovery happened in the same area where dive crews were searching for a missing 19-year-old swimmer. CBS 2's Sara Machi reports. Learn more about the story.
The Fire Department pulled the divers after an hour and 15 minutes.
The rescue happened at Porter Beach in Porter, Indiana.
And 18-year-old man remained lost in the water for about 20 minutes before he too was found.
The NWS warns that waves of 3 to 6 feet are expected.
The CFD also wants to get out a few safety tips: Never swim alone, never leave children unattended, and for boaters, make sure everyone has a life jacket.
Just after 10:00 Thursday morning, CFD hosted a live water rescue demonstration, complete with a helicopter dropping down low, allowing a rescuer to enter the lake.
The U.S. Coast Guard said it will hire a contractor to remove the oil and hazardous material from the boat and the owner will be responsible for the bill.
The owner was supposed to move it by Wednesday morning, but CBS 2 has learned they couldn't afford to get it done in time.
U.S. Coast Guard marine units responded to the scene and rescued all the passengers without incident.
Boats on Lake Michigan are a common sight, but one caught our eye. It was abandoned, sinking, and had been there for days. CBS 2's Andrew Ramos went looking for answers about why no one is moving it.
Hundreds of boats are expected to launch today at Northerly Island for the start of boating season.
He charged money to passengers, including bachelorette parties.
Federal prosecutors said from 2017 to 2019, 37-year-old Christopher Mike Garbowski chartered out a boat known as "Sea Hawk" or "Anchorman."
Chicago's beaches officially open on Friday. Chicago Park District lifeguard and aquatics instructor Sam Jorden explains how they're preparing for the crowds.
"It's part of Chicago's history and legacy of who we are."
CBS 2's Noel Brennan tells us how a group of boaters hopes to do more than just restore the old lighthouse.
"It's getting worse. The impacts of climate change are serious."
CBS 2's Tara Molina reports new information from the Environmental Law and Policy Center has identified 12 hot spots along Lake Michigan already impacted by changing water levels and storms related to climate change.
The 134-year-old refinery is the biggest in the Midwest, and sixth largest nationally, and has a record of pollution rule violations.
The dump is located at the mouth of the river next to the lakefront park of Calumet Park.
Thousands of people are expected to take the plunge into the cold waters of Lake Michigan for a good cause.
Hundreds of brave souls will jump into the icy waters of Lake Michigan all for a good cause this weekend.
