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Great Lakes ice coverage at historically low levels, could have serious impacts
An abnormally warm winter is having a significant impact on ice levels in the Great Lakes, with NASA warning that those levels are at approximately 1/10th of their usual levels.
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Chicago's Polar Plunge raises thousands for charity on sunny day at lakeshore
The Polar Plunge was a bit warmer than previous years thanks to above-average temperatures, and the participants gathered at the shores of Lake Michigan certainly enjoyed their time. Jen DeSalvo has the story.
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NBC Chicago, Telemundo Chicago teams participate in Polar Plunge
Regina Waldroup, JC Navarrete and Michelle Relerford all participated in this year’s Polar Plunge in Chicago, and chatted with Jen DeSalvo about the incredible event.
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Chicago Polar Plunge: Nicole Flores describes incredible work of Special Olympics
Jen DeSalvo speaks with Nicole Flores, a Special Olympics athlete who has formed lasting friendships through her participation in sporting programs. She also will be singing the National Anthem at the plunge this year.
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Chicago Polar Plunge: Jason Lach discusses CFD's safety plans for event
Jen DeSalvo talks to Chicago Fire Deputy District Chief Jason Lach about safety protocols at the event, and how firefighters play a critical role in the event.
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Chicago Polar Plunge: Colette Cooney describes set-up of yearly event
Jen DeSalvo speaks with Colette Cooney of Lakeshore Athletic Services, a business in charge of the massive setup that helps to make the Polar Plunge possible.
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What's causing ‘steam' or ‘smoke' on Lake Michigan and the Chicago River? Here's an explainer
Did you notice steam or smoke coming off of Lake Michigan and Chicago River waters Monday? You weren’t alone.
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Here's why there is steam coming off Lake Michigan
The City of Chicago woke up to downright frigid temperatures on Sunday, but residents were treated to a unique show, It appeared that the waters of Lake Michigan were producing steam, or smoke, depending on how you view it
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Here's what caused ‘steam' on Lake Michigan Sunday
The city of Chicago woke up to downright frigid temperatures on Sunday, but residents were treated to a unique show, as it appeared that the waters of Lake Michigan were producing steam, or smoke, depending on how you view it.
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Man drives car into Lake Michigan at Belmont Harbor
A man was rescued from Lake Michigan early Saturday after he drove his car into the lake at Belmont Harbor on the North Side.
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‘Tell me I'm worth it': Video shows police rescue suicidal person from Lake Michigan in Wisconsin
A woman in distress was rescued by Kenosha police after she intentionally entered the waters of Lake Michigan.
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Chicago man dies after being pulled from Lake Michigan in NW Indiana
Officials with the Indiana Department of Natural Resources say that a Chicago man has died after he was pulled from Lake Michigan Saturday afternoon.
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Man's body recovered from Lake Michigan at Promontory Point
The body of a man was recovered from Lake Michigan at Promontory Point Saturday morning, according to police.
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Water safety top of mind after several Lake Michigan drownings
After a series of drownings on Lake Michigan over the weekend, water safety is top of mind for area residents.
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Water safety top of mind after several Lake Michigan drownings
After a series of drownings on Lake Michigan over the weekend, water safety is top of mind for area residents. Lexi Sutter has the story.
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Death investigation underway after man pulled from Lake Michigan
A man drowned in Lake Michigan Monday as beaches closed for the season, police said.
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Ship that sank in 1881 is found nearly intact with crew's possessions in Lake Michigan
“The wreck is among the best-preserved shipwrecks in Wisconsin waters with her deck-house still intact, containing the crew’s possessions and her anchors and deck gear still present,” maritime historians said.
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Chicago man paralyzed in Lake Michigan diving accident 20 years ago returning to water this weekend
Lake Michigan is still a place of awe and adventure for Rob Heitz.
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Awareness swim held for man who was paralyzed 20 years ago in diving accident
An awareness swim was held in honor of a man who was paralyzed while diving into Lake Michigan in an accident 20 years ago, NBC Chicago’s Regina Waldroup reports.
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Indiana search teams find man who went missing in Lake Michigan
Emergency responders have recovered the body of a man who went missing in Lake Michigan off the Indiana shore.