Illinois Beach State Park is a bit like someone took Big Marsh Park, Montrose Beach, and Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie and mashed them together.

If you thought Illinois was all cornfields and city skylines, buckle up—because the Land of Lincoln has a beachfront hotel.

Chicago-area commuters are being warned of the potential for “hazardous travel” as snow and gusty winds hit the area Wednesday afternoon.

Built in 2015, the gated house is owned by Tom Day, the CEO of top U.S. beer distributor Reyes Beer Division, and his wife, ...

The man accused of killing seven people and injuring dozens more at a 2022 Independence Day parade in a Chicago suburb pleaded guilty Monday to murder and attempted murder, ...

Thousands of fearless people jumped into Lake Michigan on Sunday to help raise money for Special Olympics athletes.

Roughly 4,800 people participated in the 25th annual Polar Plunge benefitting Special Children's Charities and Special ...

This year’s Polar Plunge Chicago raised more than a million dollars for charity and saw thousands of people brave the frigid ...

Thousands of brave people will embrace the frigid winter waters of Lake Michigan by jumping in Sunday for the 25th Polar Plunge Chicago. About 5,000 people are expected to take the ...

Lake-Effect SnowLake Michigan plays a fascinating role in shaping Chicago's winter weather, particularly through a phenomenon ...

Led by Kidd Carrig, 16, a team that annually participates in Polar Plunge Chicago has grown to over 100 people, raising over ...

In just a handful of decades, the rusty crayfish has become dominant in the Great Lakes. Join us on a deep dive into this ...