Montrose Harbor
Friday Morning Swim Club Is Canceled, But It Didn’t Stop Some From Showing Up
Organizers of the weekly event at Montrose Harbor had called it off for the rest of the summer, but around 30 swimmers in floaties were determined to keep going.
Friday Morning Swim Club Canceled For Rest Of Summer
The weekly lakefront meetup that routinely attracts thousands of swimmers was called off amid concerns the event occurs before swimming is allowed, isn't patrolled by lifeguards and encourages prohibited floats.
‘Unofficial’ Friday Morning Swim Club Draws Large Crowds — Even After Event Canceled
A police presence watched over swimmers Friday morning.
At Friday Morning Swim Club, Thousands Of Swimmers Jump In Lake Michigan
Friday Morning Swim Club started with eight swimmers and has grown to more than 2,000 attendees at Montrose Harbor.
Apple TV+ Filming Sci-Fi Show At Montrose Harbor, Complete With A Fake House And Simulated Blizzard
The show, which stars Joel Edgerton and Jennifer Connelly, is an adaptation of the science fiction novel "Dark Matter," which is set in Chicago.
Birders Honor Late Piping Plover Monty, Pledge To Continue Conservation Effort He And Rose Started
Dozens paid tribute to piping plovers Monty and Rose Wednesday. Monty died at Montrose Beach this month, and Rose has not been seen this summer.
Piping Plover Help Wanted: Volunteers Needed To Monitor Montrose Beach As Birders Await Return Of Monty And Rose
The group that watches over the endangered piping plovers needs 20 volunteers who can commit two hours a week to protect the birds from predators and beachgoers.
Fire In Uptown Tent City Displaces 6 People: ‘I Lost Everything’
Multiple tents caught fire Tuesday in the Lawrence Avenue viaduct under DuSable Lake Shore Drive, causing propane tanks to explode.
Montrose Harbor Bridges To Be Rebuilt, But Historical Features Will Remain, City Says
Four car bridges at Montrose Harbor will be reconstructed after the city's Plan Commission signed off on the project Thursday.
Monty And Rose Bid Chicago Farewell, Leave Montrose Beach For Winter In The South
Monty flew from Chicago to Texas this week, making the trip in 53 hours. Rose is spending the season at her winter home in Florida.
Monty And Rose Have A New Nest And Egg After Lakefront Skunk Ate Their Last 4
The resilient, endangered piping plovers have rebounded from last week's skunk attack to make a new nest and lay an egg at Montrose Beach.
Montrose Harbor Paid Parking Meters Could Help City Turn Profit For First Time In Disastrous Parking Deal’s History, Officials Say
Pay-to-park meters are being installed at two of Montrose Harbor's most popular attractions, as well as in several parts of Lincoln Park.
Baby Piping Plovers Are On The Way: Monty And Rose Lay 3 Eggs At Montrose Beach
It is the third-straight season Great Lakes piping plovers Monty and Rose have successfully nested along the lakefront in Chicago.
Farewell, Free Parking: Meters Coming To Montrose Harbor, Angering Lakefront Park Advocates
City crews were out Wednesday prepping for the installation of the meters, upsetting park advocates.
Lakefront Fully Reopens For First Time During Coronavirus
The move comes after aldermen and neighbors began asking why lakefront parks and beaches remained closed through the winter.
To Protect Chicago’s Piping Plovers, Group Wants Montrose Beach Nesting Ground Added To Nature Preserve
The endangered piping plovers have chosen a sliver of Montrose Beach as their yearly nesting ground. The space should be added to the nearby dunes natural area, conservationists say.
Lincoln Square Man Has Jumped In The Lake For 157 Straight Days To Curb His Pandemic Stress
"It’s almost meditative," Dan O'Conor said. "Just to go out and do something. To get out of the house."
Dog Rescued From Lake Michigan Near Montrose Harbor Is In ‘Good, Tail-Wagging Condition’
The golden retriever was set to be reunited with his owner.
