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Don't swim in Lake Michigan on Monday, July 7; red flags posted at Silver Beach
South Bend Tribune - Indiana
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Lake Michigan beaches are experiencing high waves and dangerous currents, prompting a Beach Hazard Statement through 10 p.m. ET on July 7. A father and son drowned in Lake Michigan on July 6 after the son struggled in deep water and the father...
7-Foot, Hazardous Waves Will Impact Evanston Beaches, Forecasters Warn
Patch
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July 7, 2025
Posted Mon, Jul 7, 2025 at 12:31 pm CT|Updated Mon, Jul 7, 2025 at 12:38 pm CT EVANSTON, IL — Beachgoers in Evanston were cautioned against getting too close to the water as life-threatening swimming conditions and 7-foot-tall waves were expected...
Des Plaines mother, 2 teen sons killed by carbon monoxide leak on vacation in Mexico, family says
ABC 7 Chicago - Illinois
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July 7, 2025
Monday, July 7, 2025 9:26PM Des Plaines woman Brenda Correa and her two teen sons Leo and Armando were killed by a carbon monoxide leak on a vacation in Mexico, the family said. DES PLAINES, Ill. (WLS) -- Three members of a Chicago-area family,...
Sault bridge crossings with Michigan continue to plunge
SNnewswatch
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Travel across the International Bridge at Sault Ste. Marie during the month of June was down 26.7 per cent from the same month last year. The bridge authority released its June traffic crossing numbers in a July 2 news release showing vehicle...
MBB: Big Ten Basketball Preview: Michigan Wolverines
Addicted To Quack - Oregon
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July 7, 2025
What’s up y’all? We are back with another Big Ten Basketball preview, and today we’re talking about the mighty Michigan Wolverines. UM finished last season with a 27-9 record and finished tied with Maryland (14-6) for 2nd place in the Big Ten and...
How to avoid bringing bed bugs home from your next vacation
USA Today - Virginia
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There’s nothing like hitting the sack after a long day on the road, but there’s something travelers may want to consider doing first if they don't want to be the only ones crawling into bed: Checking for bed bugs. “They really could be anywhere...
Any hotel can have bed bugs. How travelers can avoid bringing them home
AOL
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There’s nothing like hitting the sack after a long day on the road, but there’s something travelers may want to consider doing first if they don't want to be the only ones crawling into bed: Checking for bed bugs. “They really could be anywhere...
Detroit Evening Report: Detroit suing blockchain-based real estate firm for neglecting hundreds of properties
WDET - Michigan
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July 3, 2025
Detroit officials say they’ve filed the “largest blight lawsuit in its history” against a blockchain-based real estate platform after it failed to maintain hundreds of residential properties in the city. Subscribe to the Detroit Evening Report on...
Streetwear-inspired golf brand lands first U.S. storefront in Detroit airport
MLive - Michigan
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July 7, 2025
WAYNE COUNTY, MI -- After selling streetwear-inspired golf attire around the world, Eastside Golf is having a homecoming this summer as it lands in the Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. The young, vibrant and Black-owned golf lifestyle...
Great Lakes water getting warmer, some beaches nearing 80 degrees
MLive - Michigan
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July 7, 2025
The hot weather to close out June and start July has really caused the Great Lakes water to warm. Some of the warmer spots on the southern Great Lakes are now approaching that magical swimming temperature. The satellite-derived water surface water...
Child buried in Michigan sand dune collapse released from hospital
MLive - Michigan
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July 7, 2025
OCEANA COUNTY, MI — A 9-year-old Livingston County boy who was rescued Friday, July 4, after being buried in the sand dunes in Mears has been released from the hospital. The boy was visiting the Silver Lake State Park from Fenton with his family...
Severe flash flooding remains unlikely in Mid-Michigan
WKAR - Michigan
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July 7, 2025
Severe flash flooding devastated communities in Texas over the weekend, but forecasters in Michigan say that kind of flooding is unlikely to happen here. Andrew Dixon is a senior service hydrologist at the National Weather Service in Grand Rapids....
Gage Cannabis Bails on Michigan: 20 Dispensaries to Close
99.1 WFMK - Michigan
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July 7, 2025
Well, here we go again. The next time you head to a Gage in Michigan for your Friday-night gummy fix, you might find a "Closed" sign instead of a helpful budtender. Gage Cannabis, operated by corporate cannabis overlord TerrAscend Corp., has...
Danger In The Woods: Urgent Warning Issued For Michigan Hikers
95.3 WBCKFM - Michigan
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July 7, 2025
Summer is the perfect time in Michigan to lace up your hiking boots and explore the natural beauty of the Great Lakes state. However, experts warn residents of a danger in Michigan's woods and other surrounding areas to be aware of before heading...
Father, son drowned when game of catch went wrong in Lake Michigan, family says
NBC 5 Chicago - Illinois
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Twenty-year-old Jameson Meneou was simply playing catch with his father when a tragic accident led to their deaths in Lake Michigan over the Fourth of July holiday weekend, family members said. “Playing catch with his dad was his favorite thing to...
WNBA Announces Return to Detroit in 2029, Plus Other Metro Detroit News
Hour Detroit - Michigan
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July 7, 2025
The WNBA is Returning to Detroit The last time Detroit had a WNBA team was 16 years ago. Now, they’re coming back in 2029, following the WNBA’s announcement on June 30 that they will be adding three new teams to its league in Cleveland,...
High waves and strong rip currents make for dangerous conditions at Chicago beaches Monday, weather officials warn
Chicago Tribune - Illinois
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July 7, 2025
Bright and sunny though it is, Monday is not the best day for swimming at a Chicago beach, weather officials warn. The National Weather service has put out a beach hazard statement until 7 p.m for all northeastern Illinois beaches, and until 9...
Foreign airlines open up more air flights to get to Chinese cities amid hot season of summertime travel
Global Times
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Photo: Courtesy of Emirates As the summer travel season begins, the number of inbound and outbound passengers is now steadily rising. Many foreign airlines are launching and expanding flights to China, taking advantage of the summer travel season...
What Michigan Hikers Should Know About Poisonous Plants
100.7 WITL - Michigan
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July 7, 2025
There's nothing like an afternoon of unplugging from society and hiking on some of Michigan's stunning trails, which offer breathtaking views and no cell signal. That's why it's a good idea to know the seven poisonous plants you'll encounter while...
Michigan attorney general urges public awareness on human trafficking
Great Lakes Wire - Michigan
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July 3, 2025
As summer travel rises, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is urging residents to recognize signs of human trafficking. This crime can manifest in various forms, including forced labor and sexual exploitation. Labor trafficking may occur in...