Double-crested cormorants have been thrilling Chicagoans lucky enough to witness thousands of the birds streaming along the ...

If you're in Chicago during the summer, don't miss out on this local beach spot with stunning lake views, water sports, ...

As families start thinking about going to the beach this summer, Wilmette Park District officials said their 2025 Lakefront ...

Season beach passes are available at no charge to Evanston residents who live in ZIP codes 60201 and 60202. Residents of the ...

Mitchell O'Brien got stuck waist-deep in quicksand April 12 on a Lake Michigan beach in Leland. Photos of the mishap went ...

Some researchers are proposing a naturally sourced solution to the issue of coastal erosion, which they say will keep sediment moving and cost less.

Beach Ambassador duties are a mix of friendly guide and parking enforcement. The public Empire Beach is just west of the ...

Find the best family summer getaways near Chicago with beaches, hikes, small towns and fun within 3 hours of the city.

Tim Frey Share Spring fishing on southern Lake Michigan is like a fisher taking ... Take Dan Bernstein, the most formidable sports-talker in Chicago until he was fired by The Score in March ...

To celebrate, Campspot, a Grand Rapids-based booking platform for private campgrounds, dug into traveler data to reveal the ...

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