For years, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers insisted that extending the landfill was the best option. But after a lengthy ...

Swimming was prohibited Sunday at numerous beaches around the city, per the Chicago Park District, including at Montrose, Foster and Loyola beaches.Swim conditions are updated daily around 11 a.m ...

In just a handful of decades, the rusty crayfish has become dominant in the Great Lakes. Join us on a deep dive into this ...

Thousands of fearless people jumped into Lake Michigan on Sunday to help raise money for Special Olympics athletes.

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 ...

Here you'll find beaches, orchards and plenty of outdoor activities. At the southern end of Harbor Country, just over the Michigan-Indiana state line and about 70 miles from Chicago's downtown ...

Roughly 4,800 people participated in the 25th annual Polar Plunge benefitting Special Children's Charities and Special ...

Polar Plunge Chicago, benefiting Special Olympics Illinois and Special Children’s Charities, took place Sunday, March 2, 2025, at North Avenue Beach. Over 4,000 people jumped into ...

This year’s Polar Plunge Chicago raised more than a million dollars for charity and saw thousands of people brave the frigid ...