Firefighters were busy on Lake Michigan again Sunday amid the blazing heat, responding to a boat fire near The Playpen close ...

The Chicago Fire Department responded to about 90 calls between the extreme heat and people in distress in the water, ...

A man was injured at Chicago's ‘Playpen’ near Lake Michigan and was transported to the hospital in stable condition; details ...

Chicago's heatwave led to water tragedies, including the death of 27-year-old Zahrie Walls and a search for a missing boater.

A man was seriously injured on a boat at The Playpen Chicago on Saturday afternoon, the Chicago Fire Department said. CFD said the man suffered a foot injury at the popular area for boaters in the ...

The Fire Department responded to more than 20 calls for help on the lake over the weekend. Celebrated Chicago hairstylist ...

In the northern suburbs, fire departments, like Winthrop Harbor and Zion, say they are responding to water rescues but lack ...

First responders across Chicago and the suburbs were put to the test on Saturday, responding to at least a dozen water ...

A man was injured Saturday at Chicago's famous 'Playpen,' a popular summer boating destination. According to officials, the ...

Chicago Fire Department and Chicago Police Department boats sit in the "Playpen" no-wake area of Lake Michigan near Oak Street Beach on Aug. 18, 2022. Chris Walker / Chicago Tribune ...

Boating accidents in Chicago’s "Playpen" in Lake Michigan this summer have led to serious injuries, including a woman who had her feet severed and another who lost her hand. Lana Batochir, 34 ...

Lana Batochir had been floating on an inflatable raft, enjoying the warm weather at Chicago’s swimmer-filled, party-friendly “Playpen.” Then a 37-foot yacht suddenly reversed, sucking her under.