The Southeast Side is expected to eventually get a new green space after the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers cleans up the site ...

Lake-Effect Snow Lake Michigan plays a fascinating role in shaping Chicago's winter weather, particularly through a phenomenon known as lake-effect snow. This occurs when cold air sweeps over the ...

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Air temperatures were in the 20s on Sunday morning, but that did not stop thousands of people from taking an icy dip at North Avenue Beach for a cause that unites all of us.

A driver was able to get back to shore Saturday night after they veered off of DuSable Lake Shore Drive and plunged into Lake Michigan. According to Chicago police, a 26-year-old woman was driving ...

A naturally occurring ice sculpture formed to mirror the Chicago skyline along the shore of Lake Michigan, stunning footage ...

“When I moved to Chicago, because Lake Michigan is just cold all year round, I wanted to see how long I could last through the winter,” Li said. Training for ice swimming is no small ...

CHICAGO – A woman was taken to the hospital Saturday night after she reportedly drove off the road and landed in Lake Michigan. Chicago police said just before 7:45 p.m., a 26-year-old woman was ...

The same storm system that’s churning across half the U.S. - and creating blizzard conditions in the Upper Peninsula today - is forecast to stir up nearly 20-foot waves on Lake Michigan and Lake ...

Chicago's long-awaited Harry Potter Shop on Michigan Avenue officially has an opening date. Harry Potter Shop Chicago, at 676 N. Michigan Ave., will open its doors April 10, 2025, according to a ...

Lake Forest has a vibrant cultural and recreational scene, including community events, golf courses, and easy access to Chicago’s world-class arts and entertainment offerings and health care ...

The event returns to North Avenue Beach on Sunday, March 2, as thousands of fearless weather warriors tackle the icy waters of Lake Michigan for an incredible cause. Polar Plunge Chicago is the ...