Great Lakes receive global recognition as 'freshwater hope spot'

Lake Michigan and all of the Great Lakes are being recognized for their role in the future of the world's water. The Shedd Aquarium was instrumental in getting the Great Lakes designated as the first ever "freshwater hope spot." The aquarium's director of freshwater research -- Dr. Karen Murchie, joined Fox 32 News to talk more about it.

BP Refinery in Whiting hit with $40M fine

BP's Whiting oil refinery on the Indiana shoreline of Lake Michigan has been ordered to pay $40 million fine for pollution violations. The refinery must also install nearly $200 million worth of new technology to control future environmental contaminations.