Visit Lake County's public art initiative brings temporary sand installations to four local beaches, offering residents a chance to watch the creative process and interact with the artist.

Taking a dip in the lake is something some may take for granted. But mobility equipment and other resources can make Lake Michigan beaches more accessible for those with a disability.

How Chicago beaches are rapid tested for safe swimming 02:11. Chicago beaches are tested for bacteria every day during the summer season to make sure it's safe for swimmers to get in.

He started on June 20 and has until July 12 to turn four, 10-ton sand piles into public art. That’s because Saturday, July 12, marks the start of the inaugural Lake Erie Sand Sculpture Tour ...