Chicago's heatwave led to water tragedies, including the death of 27-year-old Zahrie Walls and a search for a missing boater.

The Chicago Fire Department responded to around 90 calls between the extreme heat and people in distress in the water, spokesman Larry Langford said.

Safety advocates said they responded to at least a dozen water rescues and possible drownings, including at Navy Pier, 63rd Street, Beach, and the Playpen.

The Chicago Fire Department responded to around 90 calls between the extreme heat and people in distress in the water, ...

In the northern suburbs, fire departments, like Winthrop Harbor and Zion, say they are responding to water rescues but lack ...