Lake Michigan

Did you notice steam or smoke coming off of Lake Michigan and Chicago River waters Monday? You weren’t alone.

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

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.

A man was rescued from Lake Michigan early Saturday after he drove his car into the lake at Belmont Harbor on the North Side.

A woman in distress was rescued by Kenosha police after she intentionally entered the waters of Lake Michigan.

Officials with the Indiana Department of Natural Resources say that a Chicago man has died after he was pulled from Lake Michigan Saturday afternoon.

The body of a man was recovered from Lake Michigan at Promontory Point Saturday morning, according to police.

After a series of drownings on Lake Michigan over the weekend, water safety is top of mind for area residents.

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.

A man drowned in Lake Michigan Monday as beaches closed for the season, police said.

“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.

Lake Michigan is still a place of awe and adventure for Rob Heitz.

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.

Emergency responders have recovered the body of a man who went missing in Lake Michigan off the Indiana shore.

Chicagoans may be back to feeling enjoyable summer weather after a scorching week was punctuated by severe storms, but unfortunately one outdoor summer activity will likely not be safe on Saturday, the National Weather Service warns.

A body was recovered and six people remain hospitalized Friday morning after a boat near the “playpen” area of Lake Michigan capsized overnight, officials said during an update.

A woman was killed and six other people were injured Friday morning after a boat near the “playpen” area of Lake Michigan capsized overnight, NBC Chicago’s Courtney Sisk reports.

A body was recovered and six people remain hospitalized Friday morning after a boat near the “playpen” area of Lake Michigan capsized overnight, officials said.

A body was recovered and six people remain hospitalized Friday morning after a boat near the “playpen” area of Lake Michigan capsized overnight, officials said during an update.

A recovery mission is underway at Lake Michigan near Navy Pier after a boat in distress led to six people hospitalized and one person unaccounted for, the Chicago Fire Department said.