First responders have complained more equipment and manpower are needed to handle emergencies in the wake of beach-related ...

Authorities found the body of 14-year-old Kyle Williams of Milwaukee after a days-long search at Illinois Beach State Park.

The Illinois State Fire Marshal is encouraging parents to stay vigilant while their kids play in pools, as drownings can happen quickly and often without a sound, and to follow safety tips to keep ...

The drowning deaths of nine children between 2007 and 2022 has caused the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission to recall ...

CHICAGO - More than 5.2 million swimming pools sold in the U.S. and Canada were recalled after reports of nine drowning ...

The drowning of a 20-year-old at Illinois Beach State Park last week has reignited calls from area fire departments for state and federal support as they face increased water emergency calls after ...

Ozzy Osbourne and Hulk Hogan's deaths, Malcolm-Jamal Warner's drowning, and the urgent search for a two-year-old kidnapped ...

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — Most Central Illinois public pools are open, and they’ll soon be crowded as the weather warms up. This is why water parks want to make sure people are practicing swim ...

Drowning incidents in Lake Michigan lead to warning … News / Jun 23, 2025 / 04:52 PM CDT ...