"This legislation is about saving lives," said state Sen. Rodney Pol Jr. "Lake Michigan is one of our state’s great resources, but its undertow can be dangerous for any swimmer."
"Lake Michigan is very dangerous," said state Sen. Rodney Pol, D-Chesterton. "You hear these stories, particularly in the summer, and it breaks your heart."
He was with a group of people near the 2600 block of North Cannon Drive when he slipped and fell into the water about 5 a.m., Chicago police and fire officials.
The National Weather Service had issued a warning Thursday evening for up to 6-foot waves and hazardous currents, posing dangerous swimming conditions in.
2022 has been a near-record year for Lake Michigan drownings. The Rotary of South Haven donated two life jacket loaner stations at the north and south beaches.