In a tribute to Chicago’s rich cultural landscape, Montrose Beach’s three piping plover chicks have been named after iconic city landmarks and symbols. Not yet a month old, these chicks embody a unique blend of local wildlife and urban heritage.

The U.S. Coast Guard has issued an alert after a live military flare washed up on Chicago’s Montrose Beach. With three similar devices still unaccounted for, authorities are cautioning the public about potential dangers along the Lake Michigan shoreline.