Attendees dance while throwing powder in the air as they celebrate Holi, the Hindu festival of colors, at Navy Pier, Saturday ...

Illinois' spring trout season opening Saturday, April 5, and smallmouth bass and coho going on the Chicago lakefront lead ...

Reynolds said Friday she plans to leave the Island after nearly 10 years and has interviewed to become CEO and president of ...

Political tensions, especially over tariffs, are threatening the future of the largest freshwater ecosystem on Earth.

LONG BEACH, Calif. -- A 15-year-old girl was swimming in water off Long Beach, California on Sunday afternoon when she was attacked by a sea lion, officials said. The incident occurred around noon ...

The U.S. Department of State has updated its existing Level 2 travel advisory for The Bahamas, which urges Americans to "exercise increased caution due to crime." The State Department uses a four ...

Living in a big city certainly has its perks, but every once in a while it's nice to get away. These scenic road trips out of ...

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 ...

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Chicago's eastern boundary is formed by Lake Michigan, and the city is divided by the Chicago River into three geographic sections: the North Side, the South Side and the West Side. These sections ...