Dave was out at L1 a short while ago and alerted me of a new and very distressing development. It appears that all access toRead More
Category: Public Health
Drowning is easy. In fact, it’s so easy that over 3,000 people annually in the U.S. succumb to it. The process of drowning is very straightforward:Read More
It’s that time of year again. PLEASE help spread to word to keep the safely ladders (including L1) in place out at Oak Street Beach.Read More
There is a swim ban this weekend at all Chicago beaches due to “water quality issues.” This is because the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District ofRead More
As much as I enjoy swimming outdoors, I have to admit that it’s not always a pleasant experience. Unlike a swimming pool (well, unlike MOSTRead More
Be sure to check out the Economic Research Service’s recent report which tracks the last century of our country’s consumption trends. As you can see,Read More
The misinformation out there is becoming so frequent that I can barely keep up with it… The American Medical Association just released a jaw-dropping recommendationRead More
Today I attended a subject matter hearing at the Thompson Center regarding the Asian carp issue. Moderated by Illinois State Senator Susan Garrett and SenateRead More
After I scoped out the swim site yesterday, I decided to check out the lakefront at North Avenue Beach. The cumulative winter winds and wavesRead More
I’m a big fan of the Alliance For the Great Lakes, and I support them whenever they need help with local publicity. I received anRead More