217 Today: Chicago’s beach season is over … or is it? Lake Michigan temps are breaking records
Annelise Rittberg watches as their four friends enjoy a late summer dip in Lake Michigan just south of Belmont Harbor. Juanpablo Ramirez-Franco / WBEZ
Wednesday, October 2, 2024
Today's headlines:
- The state of Illinois has launched a marketing campaign that encourages people to start a career in manufacturing.
- As of this week, nearly 30 million student-loan borrowers across the country could once again incur late fees.
- Around 50 students gathered in the Illini Union to watch this election cycle's first and only vice-presidential debate last night.
- The Republican challenging incumbent Democrat Nikki Budzinski for Illinois' 13th District U.S. House seat isn't letting a fundraising disadvantage slow him down.
In today's deep dive, we'll learn how climate change has impacted Lake Michigan in Chicago.
217 Today is produced by Stephanie Mosqueda. Reporting today contributed by Alex Degman, Brendan Gallian, Will Bauer and Juanpablo Ramirez-Franco.