Chicago, Illinois, is not commonly associated with beaches. However, there are several found on Lake Michigan, including South Shore, located in the Windy City's South Side. The neighborhood — where ...

When we picture an idyllic urban beach, our minds conjure images of Miami's jewel-toned waters or the sun-drenched shores of California. But there's an unlikely shoreline in Chicago that, while ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Friday may not have been a great beach day in Chicago, but it didn't matter for some. One group of friends has a tradition at the ...

As dangerously high temperatures push heat indices into the hundreds, extreme heat warning issued through 10 p.m. Wednesday.

Summer is officially here and everyone wants to hit the beach, but local health officials have issued urgent warnings against swimming at a major Chicago-area beach: Rosewood Beach in Highland Park.

Whether you’re planning to celebrate on Chicago’s lakefront or at a hometown festival, this guide highlights Illinois’ ...

Just a short drive from Chicago, this dramatic beach has been a popular destination for decades, offering a peaceful ...

The National Weather Service is warning of high waves and dangerous rip currents on Lake Michigan, but could those conditions impact the start of Chicago beach season? Traditionally beaches in Chicago ...

With crowds packing Chicago's lakefront beaches for Memorial Day, police have closed the northbound exit ramps on DuSable Lake Shore Drive from Montrose Avenue to Hollywood Avenue as the beaches' ...

Three Chicago-area beaches are under advisories for high bacteria levels on Tuesday. The beaches under advisories include Rosewood Beach in Highland Park, Valley Lake South Beach near Grayslake, and ...

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Friday may not have been a great beach day in Chicago, but it didn't matter for some. One group of friends has a tradition at the start of the beach season. They meet for lunch at ...