State spends $73 million to protect Illinois’ only undeveloped Lake Michigan shoreline
Breakwater structures at Illinois Beach State Park aim to mitigate erosion.
Breakwater structures at Illinois Beach State Park aim to mitigate erosion.
Officials: Beach Crowds Make It Hard To Social Distance WAUKEGAN, Ill. (AP) — Social distancing is becoming a problem at Illinois beaches as large crowds flock there during the pandemic, officials said. Visitation guidelines have been changed at some Lake County beaches to accommodate visitors, some of whom are from Chicago, where beaches remain closed.