Monday, February 25, 2013
Lake Michigan water levels are down about 17 inches since June 2012.
The water levels in Lake Michigan are down more than five feet since 1997 and the low lake levels could represent significant launching hazards for boaters as well swimmers along the North Shore, Glencoe News reported. At Winnetka's Elder Lane Park beach, the swimming boundaries are currently only at waist level and moving swimmers further out could put swimmers in higher traffic boating areas, Glencoe News reported.
Sunday, October 28, 2012
While the East Coast will get the brunt of the huge storm, the weather system also is prompting gale watch on Lake Michigan. Winds up to 60 mph and waves up to 22 feet are forecast.
As residents on the East Coast prepare for the arrival of Hurricane Sandy, the National Weather Service is warning of high waves and winds on Lake Michigan as well. The service has issued a gale watch in effect Monday night through Tuesday. The watch will be in effect for a stretch of the lake that starts in Sheboygan, WI, goes through Illinois and Indiana, and ends up at South Haven, MI. The affected area will be from 5 nautical miles from the shoreline to about the middle of the lake, the weather service said. Winds up to 60 mph are expected along the lakeshore from late Monday through Tuesday evening, according to the National Weather Service. This will cause waves up to 22 feet along the Cook County shoreline. A lakeshore flood watch …
Wednesday, August 29, 2012
Officials aren’t ruling out the possibility of a cougar roaming the north shore even though the camera drew a blank.
After multiple unconfirmed sightings of a potential cougar in the north shore, Glencoe Public Safety’s attempts at catching the cat on film remain unsuccessful. Glencoe’s Animal Control Specialist Katie Sweeney said police installed a “cougar cam” at Dell Beach, only to be taken down after two weeks because it only captured photos of wildlife native to the village. And while there was another possible sighting of the cat on Saturday, there was no evidence to prove an animal of that magnitude was ever at the scene. “We actually had a report of a sighting this past Saturday, but our officers responded, checked out the area and there were no footprints,” Sweeny said. “The sighting was reported to be a cougar-sized animal in a tree. What would…
Wednesday, May 30, 2012
Steve Cannon is running 40 marathons in 40 days in hopes of raising money for cancer research. Stay tuned to Patch for details as he makes his way through our Patch towns!
An Iowa man is making his way along the North Shore during his 40 marathons in 40 days to help find a cure for cancer — and he’s looking for runners to join him. Steve Cannon began his Run to Cure Cancer on Sunday at Navy Pier in Chicago. He plans to run the 1,037 miles along the entire Lake Michigan coastline, the sixth-largest lake in the world. His trip will take him through many different towns, including Wilmette, Kenilworth and some surrounding Milwaukee. Cannon has completed more than 30 marathons already according to a Milwaukee Journal Sentinel article, many of which have been 24-hour races, but his goal with this race is not the length of the journey, but to raise awareness and hope for the Lance Armstrong Foundation. Cannon is…
Thursday, October 20, 2011
Forecast calls for winds up to 65 mph and waves up to 20 feet.
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Thursday, October 20, 2011
Mother Nature is not done with the North Shore yet. Yesterday's high winds and waves are expected to continue through the morning, tapering off some in the afternoon. According to the National Weather Service's high wind warning, which is in effect until 10 a.m.: "North to northest winds of 40 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph are likely. The strongest winds will be over locations adjacent to Lake Michigan." The marine forecast predicts waves of 20 to 25 feet, which will go down to 15 to 20 feet this afternoon. Have you captured any photos or videos of the waves (from a safe distance)? Please share them with us by using the media uploader to the right or email your local editor.
Tuesday, October 18, 2011
The incident occurred near Gillson Park on Oct. 9.
A Chicago policeman who allegedly shot a weapon while boating on Lake Michigan near Wilmette earlier this month is still under investigation, TribLocal reports. The officer had been boating near Gillson Park with a friend and discharged his "service weapon," according to Wilmette Police. Meanwhile the U.S. Coast Guard sent a boat to investigate the incident after hearing the shots. Related: Coast Guard Rescues Chicago Man in Wilmette "The off-duty officer and a friend were detained Oct. 9 after Wilmette police found on the boat several weapons, “hundreds of rounds of ammunition,” two coolers of beer, and a half-empty bottle of vodka," according to TribLocal. The man remains on active duty and is under investigation by Chicago’s Independent…
Wednesday, September 21, 2011
Submit your photos to andrea.hart@patch.com of things going on about town.
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Wednesday, September 21, 2011
The above image was submitted by reader Mari Terman. "This lovely dawn on Gillson Park south beach reminds us that some beauty ought to remain open in the public sphere. Let's talk about the south beach concerns," Terman wrote in her note accompanying the image. Earlier: Read more about beach preservation issues in Wilmette Stay tuned to Patch for more photos of the day. Like Wilmette-Kenilworth Patch on Facebook to join the conversation.
Monday, September 19, 2011
A total of 76 pounds of trash was collected Saturday morning along Lake Michigan.
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Monday, September 19, 2011
Wilmettans gathered along the Lake Michigan shore for International Coastal Clean Up Day Saturday morning. Dozens of residents gathered from what is informally known as Elmwood Beach to Langdon Park for three hours. Roughly 76 pounds of trash was collected during the event, which was co-organized by the Alliance for the Great Lakes. Related—Not Suitable: Storm Brewing in North Shore Channel Water Quality Standards Plastic bottles, paper, cigarette filters and more were disposed of by volunteers. Flip through the photo gallery to learn more about the event. Stay tuned to Patch for more environmental stories. Like Wilmette-Kenilworth Patch on Facebook to join the conversation.
Saturday, September 10, 2011
Check out our complete coverage of safety, environmental and fun Lake Michigan stories.
Drive along Sheridan Road and it's hard not to be in awe of Lake Michigan at some point. Lake Michigan, one of the world's largest bodies of fresh water, offers incredible environmental insight, as well as good summer fun. But at times, the lake can be dangerous. To keep you in the loop, we've compiled our coverage:
Thursday, September 1, 2011
Half of the 62 Great Lakes drownings this summer have occurred in Lake Michigan.
Last weekend marked the highest number of rip tide-related deaths across the Great Lakes Region for 2011. Five people drowned in Lake Michigan, including 14-year-old Tristan Shambee, between Aug. 26 and 28, according to the Great Lakes Surf Rescue Project (GLSRP). In light of the recent deaths and the upcoming Labor Day weekend, the U.S. Coast Guard issued a general safety reminder Wednesday. Rip currents "are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from the shore," according to the National Weather Service. "Rip currents are a lot stronger than other waves and not as easy as to see in lakes as they are in the ocean," said Dave Benjamin, class organizer and media GLSRP, told Patch. "In the Great Lakes you’ve got waves every three …
Rob
10:39 am on Tuesday, February 26, 2013
According to the article there is an increased risk to swimmers because "moving swimmers further out could put swimmers in higher traffic boating areas" . I may not be the smartest guy around but wouldn't the boaters be at the same risk of hitting a sand bar and just move farther out themselves and by doing so reduce the risk to the swimmers. All boaters I know go to great lengths to avoid … more ›