geoffhoffman/Instagram A man was injured Saturday at Chicago's famous 'Playpen,' a popular summer boating destination. According to officials, the incident occurred near 800 N. Lake Shore Drive.

Firefighters were busy on Lake Michigan again Sunday amid the blazing heat, responding to a boat fire near The Playpen close to Ohio Street Beach. CBS News Chicago was there as the call came out.

CHICAGO (WGN) — A man was injured Saturday afternoon in the area known as the Playpen in Lake Michigan, according to Chicago fire officials. The Chicago Fire Department responded to a call near ...

Boats in the Playpen, a popular area for boaters in the summertime, located between Oak Street Beach and Navy Pier, near Oak Street Beach on June 22, 2025. (Audrey Richardson/Chicago Tribune) ...

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

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

CHICAGO (WLS) -- A 27-year-old woman died after being pulled from Lake Michigan near Navy Pier on Saturday evening, Chicago police said. And officials said Saturday's search for the missing person ...

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 ...

A man who was reported missing in Fox Lake was found safe on Tuesday morning. Fox Lake police said a 25-year-old man was ...