State officials are investigating the drowning of a U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary leader last week in Lake Michigan in the far ...

Here's what we know. The NWS issued a Beach Hazard statement in Lake, Northern Cook and Central Cook Counties through Friday ...

Democrats who will run for president in 2028 are already quietly, and not so quietly, making moves. They’re visiting early ...

The high swim risk comes hours after a series of severe thunderstorms quickly swept across the Chicago area, leaving behind downed trees and thousands of power outages as storm cleanup continues.

Blue Flow Great Lakes Corp. is holding water and beach safety clinics at Gary’s Wells Street Beach this summer.

Lake Michigan is the deadliest lake in America, statistics show. Yet, there are no lifeguards at 99% of our state's public ...

CHICAGO Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a coalition of 20 states, filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration ...

As candidates file financial reports in Illinois’ crowded congressional races, Jesse Jackson Jr. laid groundwork for a comeback attempt.

Democrats are decidedly more optimistic about 2028.

New York? Never heard of her. Rory Buccheri discovers why Chicago is an unsung pioneer when it comes to LGBT+ history, community and progress ...

Sorry, political wise men: "Dummymander" is not a thing — the plan to create more GOP seats will probably work ...

North Carolina is among 20 states seeking an emergency court decision to reinstate the funds, arguing FEMA unlawfully halted ...