Brave fools take Polar Plunge into lake (PHOTOS)
More than 2,000 brave folks weathered the windy, 28-degree temperatures Sunday and dived into the icy Lake Michigan waters at North Avenue Beach. The annual Polar Plunge organized by the Chicago Park...
View ArticlePolice close North Avenue Beach
Beach bummer, courtesy WGN News: Public safety concerns prompted Chicago police to shutdown North Avenue Beach, Monday evening. Police say they wanted to make sure ambulances could get in and out to...
View ArticlePICS: Volleywood at North Avenue Beach
See who Metromix Chicago spotted at the Chicago Sport and Social Club’s annual volleyball tourney and beach bash, with a performance by rapper Lil’ Jon. Read more: Photos: Volleywood Beach Bash 2011 |...
View ArticlePrepare for tourists: Air and Water Show
Here’s the Tribune’s look at just how Lincoln Parkers will be affected by the beach fest: The 53rd annual Chicago Air and Water Showkicks off this weekend, which means a lot of traffic. An estimated 2...
View ArticlePHOTOS: Air and Water Show action
Were you out in the rain Saturday for the Air and Water Show along the lakefront near North Avenue Beach? Or were you one of the luckier folks who headed out Sunday? The Tribune has some pics. Click...
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Salute your shorts and our troops
This post has absolutely nothing to do w/ the most awesome Nickelodeon television show ever. I just couldn’t think of a title and I knew you’d click on this – sorry. This weekend’s Air and Water Show...
View ArticleOverheard at the Air and Water Show
Despite a rainy start, the 2011 Chicago Air and Water Show drew big crowds to Lincoln Park and North Avenue Beach last weekend. Here’s some of what we saw and heard from this year’s show. “We’re...
View ArticleSummer faves: Ice cream and nude sunbathing
Hey, what’s with this 90-degree weather in September? RedEye hit the street to find out what are Lincoln Park’s favorite things to do in the heat. As you may expect, they’re a blend of the classic and...
View ArticleGet your exercise on! Just not at the beach…
Believe it or not, North Avenue beach is not the best place to get your jog on in Lincoln Park. Yes, the popular hot spot has beautiful scenery, a cool breeze and tons of “eye” candy, but with every...
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