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The latest muskies on southern Lake Michigan

Zach Suchanuk caught a muskie and lost another Saturday while fishing for smallmouth bass on southern Lake Michigan to earn Fish of the Week.

Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 7, 2023

SS Badger, ferry that carries traffic across Lake Michigan, out for season after ramp system damaged

The operators of a historic ferry that carries traffic across Lake Michigan between Michigan and Wisconsin say it is out of service for the rest of the season after its ramp system was damaged in July

The Independent UK · Aug 2, 2023

Off-duty Chicago firefighter drowns in Lake Michigan

Wilbert Hayes, 43 was at the lakefront early Sunday with his family after his shift when he went under the water and did not resurface, authorities say.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 30, 2023

Dad who survived 9/11 drowns after jumping into Lake Michigan to save children

Luke Laidley was rushed to hospital on Tuesday afternoon after being pulled from the waters of Lake Michigan but he later died in a Chicago-area hospital

Daily Mirror · Jul 7, 2023

Hero father-of-three who survived 9/11 drowns saving children from Lake Michigan

Luke Laidley jumped into the water to save the children when they got into difficulties on Lake Michigan

The Independent UK · Jul 7, 2023

‘He lived a hero’s song;’ family remembers Winnetka man who survived 9/11 and drowned in Lake Michigan

‘Luke lived his life guided by his experiences and he had several that allowed him to bestow compassion, love, inspiration, and leadership to others,’ a statement from his family reads.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 6, 2023

Winnetka man dies after jumping into Lake Michigan to help kid: ‘He would have done anything for anyone’

Luke Laidley, 43, was boating with friends off the 200 block of Sheridan Road early Tuesday afternoon when he noticed that the children appeared to be having problems, officials said.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 5, 2023

Winnetka man dies after jumping into Lake Michigan to help children on tube

Luke Laidley, 43, was boating with friends off the 200 block of Sheridan Road early Tuesday afternoon when he noticed that the children appeared to be having problems, officials said.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 5, 2023

Chicago serial killer fears as remains of 16 pulled from water in city since 2022

In just the last six months alone, authorities have recovered the body of five men. In total, 10 men and six women have been pulled from the Chicago River and Lake Michigan from the city and surrounding suburbs

Daily Mirror · Jun 29, 2023

‘We’re in the crosshairs’: Wildfires and wind push Chicago region’s air quality to worst in the world, global pollution index shows

CHICAGO — At Promontory Park in Chicago's Hyde Park, normally a spot for picnickers and parkgoers to admire an impressive view of the city, a group of four wore masks and looked across Lake Michigan at a whitish and gray skyline.

Chicago Tribune · Jun 28, 2023