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 ...

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.

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 hop ...

Crews continue to search for a boater who went missing Saturday in the Playpen near Oak Street Beach. The 58-year-old fell off a boat and into Lake Michigan about 4:20 p.m. near the 1000 block of ...

Crews could be seen searching the waters near the enclosed boating area, also known as the "Playpen," close to downtown. ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watch ...

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.

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