CHICAGO (WBBM) -- A new report may make you rethink taking one last dip in Lake Michigan before the end of summer.
The National Research Defense Council found Illinois closed 23 of its beaches last year- more than any other state.
Congressman Mark Kirk says it's not clear where the pollution is coming from that led to the closures.
He and Congresswoman Judy Biggert are pushing the U.S. Senate to approve $40 million for more water testing.
The House already OK'd the measure, which Kirk says will help determine where the source of pollution in Lake Michigan, which he famously blamed on 'cheesehead sewer water' in 2004.
The Chicago area had a high number of beach closures that year and Milwaukee had dumped 4.6 billion gallons of sewage into the lake after heavy rains shortly before Kirk made the comment.
President Obama's Chief of Staff Rahm Emanuel on health care reform. The children of Haiti, who were among the hardest hit earthquake victims. Twin brothers Bob and Mike Bryan, who dominate the world of tennis doubles.
CBS News chief Washington correspondent Bob Schieffer speaks with House Majority Whip James Clyburn (D-S.C.) and DCCC Chairman Rep. Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) about Sunday's upcoming health care vote and how they will pass it.
Governor Quinn discusses his efforts to win approval for an income tax hike to balance the budge. He also discusses transit funding, a Democratic running mate...and Republican rival Bill Brady's budget ideas.
President Obama, in his weekly radio address, tells Congress to act quickly and pass financial reform to prevent economy from sliding into another Depression.
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