Residents and visitors enjoy 2012’s opening day for Chicago beaches. | SUN-TIMES MEDIA FILE
Illinois Beach State Park in Zion. | SUN-TIMES MEDIA FILE
Riya Pichaikani of Naperville splashes in the wading area at Centennial Beach. | SUN-TIMES MEDIA FILE
The dog beach at Gillson Park is lively with dogs and their owners enjoying the weather in Winnetka. | SUN-TIMES MEDIA FILE
Don’t let the sight of school supplies and Halloween candy in the aisles depress you — take one last chance to head to the beach. While area lifeguards probably have Labor Day circled in red ink on their calendars, there are still a few precious …
