5/3/14 – Good news! Today’s ice measurement on Sawbill Lake went down to 24″. The ice sheet floated up yesterday. That means that the ice has detached from shore and the ice is becoming less dense. Both are good signs that summer is approaching. In my experience, the ice usually goes out about a week after floating up.

The ice measuring crew now has to use a plank to get out on the ice sheet. Soon, they will need a canoe to access the ice. (Photo by Nils John Anderson)

Phoebe, Chief of Outfitter Security, walks the plank. (Photo by Nils John Anderson)

Ace photographer Nils John Anderson documents an island in the fog.
Here is this week’s edition of the Cook County West End News from WTIP-FM, North Shore Community Radio.