| Source | CBS Local |
|---|---|
| Original Load Date | May 25, 2026, 5 p.m. |
| Last Updated | May 25, 2026, 5 p.m. |
| Original URL | https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/memorial-day-beach-crowds-summer-violence-chicago-lakefront/ |
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Chicago's lakefront is officially open for the summer season, with thousands
heading to the beaches this Memorial Day.
At many North Side beaches, it got so crowded, police had to turn people away,
closing the northbound exit ramps on DuSable Lake Shore Drive from Montrose
Avenue to Hollywood Avenu...