Reports of dead birds washing up on beaches along Lake Michigan are sparking new fears over bird flu. Over the weekend, ...

The largest concentrations of sick mergansers were found Saturday at North Avenue Beach and Oak Street Beach. Other birds ...

H5N1 bird flu — have been found along the shores of Lake Michigan in the Chicago area, prompting warnings from area health ...

Registration is now open for Polar Plunge Chicago, benefiting Special Olympics Illinois, presented by Special Children's ...

A group of hearty souls gathered at Forest Park Beach in Lake Forest Saturday morning to plunge into the freezing waters of Lake Michigan for a cause.

A recent satellite image revealed the aftermath of a brutal cold snap that gripped Chicago between January 19 and 24, leaving Lake Michigan covered with ice. Captured on January 24 by the ...

Several people were seen walking on the floating shelf ice on Lake Michigan at Ohio Street Beach early Sunday.

Home to more freshwater shoreline than any other U.S. state, Michigan is often referred to as America's Third Coast. While droves of vacationers flock to beaches overlooking the Pacific and the ...

Located in Lincoln Park directly on Lake Michigan, North Avenue Beach is one of the most popular swimming spots in Chicago. The sandy beach has volleyball courts, plenty of space for visitors to ...

Several people were seen walking on the floating shelf ice on Lake Michigan at Ohio Street Beach early Sunday.