Organized by the United+ and the Democratic Progressive Caucus, the July 17 protest is one of more than 50 planned for ...

National Weather Service officials are expecting several rounds of thunderstorms to hit the Chicago area, creating high waves ...

The Chicago-area will finally see a drop from sweltering temperatures on Wednesday, but not without a threat of severe weather.

On a quiet stretch of North Union Street in Gary’s Miller Beach neighborhood, Jason and Tanya Platt see a retirement dream.

At least 16 suburban Chicago beaches were closed to swimming ahead of the busy Fourth of July holiday due to elevated bacteria levels.

“The recommendation is for anybody going to the beach today to stay out of the water,” weather official says.

The Chicago weather forecast this week includes a Beach Hazards Statement along Lake Michigan in Cook and Lake counties until Thursday morning.

A stretch of Rockaway Beach near Beach 116th Street is back open after closures for construction began in 2023. Carlos Laco, owner of the Last Stop Gourmet Shop restaurant in Rockaway Park, said ...

Chicago's Shedd Aquarium is encouraging people to have a "Plastic Free July" to help reduce waste. They are also hosting beach cleanup days.

🚨 SHARK SIGHTINGS: ROCKAWAY BEACH CLOSURE 🚨At 11:27 AM, 2 sharks were spotted near B32. One marine animal also observed at B144. Latest sighting at B30.

Following a string of beach drownings in 2023, the beach safety division in PCB began keeping its own detailed records on water incidents.

Shedd Aquarium staffers and volunteers are working hard to keep Chicago's lakefront clean. They say it’s not just about keeping our beaches beautiful, it's about protecting public health.