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

North suburban Chicago rescue crews will hold a press conference on Monday morning to demand more funding for water rescue efforts. In the northern suburbs, fire departments, like Winthrop Harbor and ...

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 Oak Street Beach and ...

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.

CHICAGO (CBS) -- Two people were rushed to the hospital Wednesday night after a boat hit a breakwall in the so-called Playpen near Navy Pier. At least four people were on the boat at the time.

Boat crash in lake's Playpen leaves 2 hurt, 1 critically About 9:10 p.m., Wednesday paramedics responded to the 600 block of North DuSable Lake Shore Drive for the accident, Chicago fire officials ...

The Playpen is *the place to be every summer in Chicago. And the fun continues even as the seasons change! Whether you’re interested in finding a friend with a boat or looking for guests to h… ...

Missing 'Playpen' boater search continues A 58-year-old man fell into Lake Michigan Saturday afternoon between Oak Street and Ohio Street beaches.

A Lake Michigan recovery mission resumed Sunday after a man fell off a boat at the Chicago Playpen Saturday, the fire department said.

CHICAGO (CBS) -- First responders suspended their rescue search for a missing boater in the Playpen near Navy Pier in Chicago, instead saying any further searches will be a recovery effort. People ...

Witnesses told Chicago police and fire officials that a person fell off of a boat and into the water in Lake Michigan's "Playpen" area Saturday afternoon.