Hundreds of elite swimmers compete at Speedo Sectionals in Westmont
Two of Illinois' best young swimmers will be competing this weekend at the Westmont event before looking to make their mark as college swimmers.
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Two of Illinois' best young swimmers will be competing this weekend at the Westmont event before looking to make their mark as college swimmers.
While it may be summertime, it's no vacation for elite-level swimmers, including for those taking place in one of the top swimming events in suburban Westmont this weekend.
Three other swimmers – a mother and her two teenage daughters – were rescued from the lake on Sunday, but a 41-year-old man is still missing.
Police say three swimmers were rescued, but a fourth was unaccounted for as of Monday.
The search for a swimmer who went missing Sunday afternoon at Lighthouse Beach in Evanston resumed on Monday, according to police.
The new report shows more than 4,500 people died due to drowning every year from 2020 to 2022 - 500 more per year than compared to 2019.
There will be two courses - a half mile and a two-mile from Wolf Point and the State Street Bridge.
Clasen hopes to add to an already historic career that was once in question entirely.
The senior in the College at UChicago has a chance to win a third straight national title - and to add to an already historic career that was once in question entirely.
Garrett Clasen has a chance to win a third straight national title - and to add to an already historic career that was once in question entirely.
He had a similar attempt last month that was also called off because conditions were too dangerous.
The open-water swim raises money for Rush University's Cancer Center.
Many in Chicago were still reeling from Sunday's significant rainfall after storms shut down the Riverwalk and many public beaches. CBS's Lauren Victory explained how a decision to reverse the Chicago River's flow led to water quality issues at local beaches.
With several high-profile drownings recently, water safety is top of mind. Kris Habermehl has some reminders from Chopper 2.
Last year, because of a shortage of lifeguards, pools didn't open until after July 4th.
Go to the Chicago Park District's website for more information.
Everyone will participate in the same lesson, to raise awareness about drowning and the need to teach every child and adult to swim.
World swimming's governing body has effectively banned transgender women from competing in women's events.
Park District pools originally had been slated to reopen for the summer on June 24, but Park District officials said they are still struggling to staff the pools.
