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Erosion has already caused the loss of a fully mature tree at Juneway Beach in Rogers Park.Jenny Learner

Look Up: Drones Are Shooting Video Of The Lakefront Today In Streeterville

The drone video will be a "critical first step" in reviewing erosion along the lakefront, said Ald. Brian Hopkins (2nd).

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CHICAGO — Drones will be filming over the Near North Side on Monday.

Drone cameras will take to the skies over Streeterville noon-6 p.m. to capture video of the Lake Michigan shoreline, according to an emailed announcement from Ald. Brian Hopkins (2nd). They’re being run by a contractor for the Chicago Park Distract.

The video is part of a Park District project “to develop a shoreline study” for the city’s lakefront, according to Hopkins’ email. He said recording the footage would be a “critical first step in evaluating erosion caused by this year’s high lake levels.”

The video shouldn’t interfere with anyone’s life, Hopkins said.

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Chicago Could Bring Back Stricter Limits On How Many People Can Gather Together As Coronavirus Rises Again

The city could look at further limiting how many people are allowed to gather, since gatherings are where officials have repeatedly seen outbreaks of COVID-19, Chicago's top doctor said.

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Chicago Public Schools Will Start With All-Remote Learning On Sept. 8

Teachers and parents pushed back against the district's plan to have most kids in school for two days per week.

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Chicago Rapper FBG Duck Killed, 2 Others Wounded In Oak Street Shooting, Officials Say

The rapper and other victims were shopping when people in a black Ford Taurus and silver Chrysler 300 drove up. Four gunmen got out and started shooting, police said.