Portions of the Lake Michigan beachfront in Evanston, IL have been eaten up by rising waters, impacting not only the beaches, but also parkland nearby. Temporary fixes such as sand bags and rocks were used in 2020, but now the city is looking at a long-term fix. Read the full story by the Evanston Now.
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