Officials have closed all Evanston beaches due to an ongoing search for a missing swimmer.
According to the Evanston Police Department, a call for a lost swimmer was made from Greenwood Beach at approximately 3:15 p.m.
Initial reports said the swimmer went under the water and did not resurface with initial investigations showing the beachgoer was unaccounted for.
EPD has stated the swimmer’s identity is unknown and no description is available.
Police also report several Marine Units, including Highland Park and Evanston Fire Dive Rescue teams, are on the scene as well as a Chicago Police Department helicopter. Multiple fire departments are on the scene including Des Plaines, Glencoe, Northbrook, Lincolnshire and Wilmette.
Residents are asked to avoid the area near the Church Street boat ramp as it is being used to stage rescue operations.
All Evanston swimming beaches have been closed while the investigation continues
This is a developing story.
