These picturesque beaches have a lot to offer, including some of the best scenery you've ever seen - check them out on your next trip for a fun adventure.

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As part of an ongoing effort to improve the community’s fishing resources, the City of Woodward recently stocked Crystal Beach Lake with healthy 3-5 inch bluegill. These fish will continue ...

Police say a driver ran a red light and caused a four-vehicle crash, which left a victim seriously injured and flown to the ...

Officials have closed off swimming at beaches in at least six states due to high bacteria levels. Here's where those closures ...

Public health officials have issued warnings and closed several beaches in various U.S. regions due to high bacteria levels in the water, just before the 4th of July celebrations. According to data ...

Some celebrants of July 4 may be saddened to find their local beaches have been closed over bacteria in the water ...

Several beaches in Lake and McHenry counties remained closed for another day Sunday due to high bacteria levels. The closings, some of which have been in place since Thursday, come as high ...

Numerous beaches in Lake County and McHenry County are closed for swimming until further notice after health officials say ...

Beaches closed in multiple suburbs due to elevated bacteria levels North Point Marina Beach was first closed Thursday, while Friday marked the third closed day for Waukegan North Beach.

Here’s our guide to July 4 fireworks displays in the Chicago area, with shows from almost a hundred communities.

Loyola and Crystal Lake will take the field on Thursday, June 5 at 5 p.m. CT. Don't miss out on any of the action with NFHS Network.