Chicago winters are icy and dark, but this new outdoor wellness experience offers a brief escape from that bitter cold. The ...

In years to come, the well-used beaches and playing fields of Calumet Park on Chicago's Southwest Side will get a new ...

When it comes to nature, there's more than just the lake to enjoy near Chicago. This 1,800-acre nature preserve is the ...

Land will be restored for a park at the site of a toxic landfill that’s been operating along Lake Michigan for 40 years.

A stretch of Chicago’s southernmost lakefront long used as a toxic landfill is now one step closer to becoming parkland open to all.

This neighborhood in the Windy City highlights colorful murals by world-class artists and is one of the largest ...

CHICAGO (WLS) -- There are dangerous swimming conditions along Lake Michigan as strong winds whip up waves as high as five feet. A beach hazard warning is in effect for Chicago's lakefront on Thursday ...

The Chicago area will get its first taste of winter this weekend, with "intense bands" of lake-effect snow and low visibility ...

We woke up this morning to dramatically colder temperatures compared to just 24 hours ago across the Chicago area.