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Litter found at Montrose Beach, Chicago (Photo/Grace Brooks)

Chicago Beaches, Water Conservation Projects Fight Eco-Anxiety

When Zakira Langia goes to the beach along Lake Michigan, she notices glass and plastic bottles overtaking the scenery, which could be very dangerous.

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Why is Chicago’s Lakefront Washing Away?

As water levels continue to increase over the past seven years, some areas along Chicago's lakefront are eroding away, causing fear with vanishing beaches and issues with residents and their homes.