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Teen Drowns in Lake Michigan Near Zion, Authorities Say

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ZION, Ill. (WGN) - A teen drowned in Lake Michigan near Zion Tuesday and authorities are now searching for his body. The Lake County Sheriff's Office said a 14-year-old boy went under water and did not resurface while swimming at Zion's Illinois State Beach Park. Officials told WGN-TV at least 15 different departments from both Illinois and Wisconsin responded to the scene when the original call for help was made at around 4 p.m. SkyCam 9 flew o…See the Story

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Can artificial reefs in Lake Michigan slow erosion and boost fish population? Researchers aim to find out

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Floating about 500 feet offshore of Illinois Beach State Park, Hillary Glandon tightened her scuba goggles, grabbed a small masonite plate from a nearby kayak and dove beneath the Lake Michigan surface.See the Story

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Driver arrested after cars doing burnouts in parking lot flee police, one crashes into squad car in Zion

Carlo A. Perez, 19, of Kenosha, Wisconsin, was arrested and charged with felonies for allegedly fleeing police in the 400 block of Trumpet Park Road in Zion on July 7 and crashing into a police car. | Provided Photos Authorities say a police squad was believed to be totaled after cars doing burnouts attempted to flee from officers and one of them struck the squad car in Zion. Lake County Assistant State’s Attorney Mary Vukovich said the Zion Pol…Read Article

John Breuer Selected President of the Wisconsin State Fire Chiefs Association

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Allenton, Wi – Allenton Fire Chief John Breuer was selected president of the Wisconsin State Fire Chiefs Association on Saturday at the Kalahari in Wisconsin Rapids. He succeeds Chief Aaron Lipski of the Milwaukee Fire Department.Zion · Zion See the Story

After The Owner's Remarks To This Mother Were Made Public, Dairy Queen Was Permanently Closed - Detroit Daily News

An Illinois Dairy Queen was closed after the franchise owner allegedly used racial slurs directed toward a customer and her children. Deia Ford, 21, went to a Zion, Illinois, Dairy Queen drive-thru with her two children to get food on Jan 4, WLS reports. When she didn’t receive her full order, she asked for a refund. She was shocked by what happened when the franchise owner, Jim Crichton, approached her and her children. Read the full story hereZion · Zion Read Article

Illinois Authorities Renew Efforts to Find Woman Missing Since 2020 in Zion

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19-year-old accused of robbery, shooting victim over vape cartridges in Zion ordered held until trial

Aamari T. Gray, 19, (inset) was arrested after being charged with shooting and robbing a 22-year-old man during a group meetup in an apartment complex parking lot near Route 173 and Lorelei Drive in Zion on March 6, 2025. | Background Photo: Woo-Sung Shim / Lake and McHenry County Scanner; Inset: Provided A 19-year-old accused of being part of a plot to steal vape cartridges from a 22-year-old victim during an armed robbery in Zion has been orde…Zion · Zion Read Article

Alleged gunman charged with shooting victim during robbery in apartment complex parking lot in Zion

Aamari T. Gray, 19, (inset) was arrested after being charged with shooting and robbing a 22-year-old man during a group meetup in an apartment complex parking lot near Route 173 and Lorelei Drive in Zion on March 6, 2025. | Background Photo: Woo-Sung Shim / Lake and McHenry County Scanner; Inset: Provided An alleged gunman has been arrested and charged with robbing and shooting a 22-year-old man who was meeting up with a group to purchase vape p…Zion · Zion Read Article

$2.3 million NOAA grant for PRI research supports conservation of Lake Michigan coast

Read the full story from the Prairie Research Institute. Prairie Research Institute scientists are conducting a $2.3 million project to support the protection and restoration of part of the Illinois Beach State Park coastal area. The three-year, cross-disciplinary project will assess the water movement and quality, as well as affected native plant communities, of the … Continue reading $2.3 million NOAA grant for PRI research supports conservati…NOAA · Zion Read Article

Child spots house on fire, prompting evacuation and fire department response in Zion

File Photo – Zion Fire Rescue Department | Photo: Remi Merrill A child reportedly spotted a fire which led to a quick fire department response after the blaze caused approximately $50,000 in damage to a house in Zion Friday evening. The Zion Fire Rescue Department responded around 10:54 p.m. Friday to the 3000 block of Elim Avenue in Zion for a report of a structure fire. Zion Fire Rescue Department Battalion Chief Rocco Campanella said a child …Evacuations · Zion Read Article

Rescue response sent after bystander spots windsurfer in distress on Lake Michigan near Zion

File Photo – Illinois Beach State Park A walker called 911 and prompted a rescue response after a windsurfer was spotted in distress on Lake Michigan near the Illinois Beach State Park in Zion Wednesday. The Beach Park Fire Department and Zion Fire Rescue Department responded around 11:50 a.m. Wednesday to the Illinois Beach State Park, 1 Lake Front Drive in unincorporated Zion, for a report of a water rescue. A person walking along a path calle…Zion · Zion Read Article

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Teen Drowns in Lake Michigan Near Zion, Authorities Say

Can artificial reefs in Lake Michigan slow erosion and boost fish population? Researchers aim to find out

Driver arrested after cars doing burnouts in parking lot flee police, one crashes into squad car in Zion

John Breuer Selected President of the Wisconsin State Fire Chiefs Association

After The Owner's Remarks To This Mother Were Made Public, Dairy Queen Was Permanently Closed - Detroit Daily News

Illinois Authorities Renew Efforts to Find Woman Missing Since 2020 in Zion

19-year-old accused of robbery, shooting victim over vape cartridges in Zion ordered held until trial

Alleged gunman charged with shooting victim during robbery in apartment complex parking lot in Zion

$2.3 million NOAA grant for PRI research supports conservation of Lake Michigan coast

Child spots house on fire, prompting evacuation and fire department response in Zion

Rescue response sent after bystander spots windsurfer in distress on Lake Michigan near Zion

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John Breuer Selected President of the Wisconsin State Fire Chiefs Association

After The Owner's Remarks To This Mother Were Made Public, Dairy Queen Was Permanently Closed - Detroit Daily News

Illinois Authorities Renew Efforts to Find Woman Missing Since 2020 in Zion

19-year-old accused of robbery, shooting victim over vape cartridges in Zion ordered held until trial

Alleged gunman charged with shooting victim during robbery in apartment complex parking lot in Zion

$2.3 million NOAA grant for PRI research supports conservation of Lake Michigan coast

Child spots house on fire, prompting evacuation and fire department response in Zion

Rescue response sent after bystander spots windsurfer in distress on Lake Michigan near Zion