Smallmouth bass and salmon/trout on the lakefront as well as the quintessential spring signs (lilacs blooming, Mother's Day, near the May full moon) lead this sprawling raw-file Midwest Fishing Report ...

Whether you’re looking for a quiet beachfront or a city sprawling with nightlife, the Windy City is perfectly positioned for ...

The recent pattern of dreary spring weather will hang on through most of Monday for Cinco de Mayo around Chicagoland. But ...

The annual Apple Festival in October draws thousands of visitors who come for the fruit but stay for the small-town ...

First responders turned out to rescue a dog after the animal got stranded on a rock near Calumet Beach on Chicago's South ...

The Lake Express goes coast-to-coast in 2.5 hours, a fraction of the drive time from Muskegon to Milwaukee which is about 4.5 ...

A dog was rescued Wednesday afternoon from Lake Michigan on Chicago's Far South Side, video from NBC Chicago's Sky 5 helicopter showed. First responders were called during rush hour to the shore ...

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Chopper 7 was over the moment first responders helped get a dog out of Lake Michigan on Wednesday. It happened near 98th Street at Calumet Park in Chicago, video shows.

Observers note that spring is often the most active time of year, as melting snow and ice add water pressure to the already fragile coastline. The issue is not limited to Lake Michigan - all five ...