If you're going to the beach today, be aware of the dangerous conditions. The National Weather Service says Lake Michigan will see high wave action and dangerous currents. Waves are expected to be four to six feet high, and "swimming conditions will be life-threatening."It further warns, "Do not venture out onto piers, jetties, breakwalls or other shoreline structures."These photos were taken last week, under similar warning conditions. [...]

It's the final days for the church building at 4447 North Hazel, which has been largely demolished as of Thursday evening.The Assyrian Evangelical United Church of Christ moved out a year ago, leaving the building empty, and has sold the property to a developer, which will build a 32-unit, five-story residential rental building at the site. You can see the plans for the new building here.While it's always sad to see a neighborhood landmark go, it must be remembered that the building is over a century old with severe maintenance issues, and a limited income with which to make structural repairs.… [...]