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.

But at some Lake Michigan beaches in Cook and Lake counties — and some beaches at inland lakes in McHenry County — nary a soul is to be found. The beaches are closed or under advisories due to ...

Several beaches in Lake and McHenry counties remained closed for another day Sunday due to high bacteria levels. The closings, some of which have been in place since Thursday, come as high ...

COOK COUNTY (WLS) -- Several public beaches in the Chicago area are either closed or under advisory because of high levels of bacteria and E. coli. ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7.

News 11 Michigan beaches closed, under contamination advisories heading into ‘bake on a lake’ weekend Published: Jun. 27, 2025, 10:58 a.m.

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.

Kalamazoo Lake Michigan city makes $1M plan to add lifeguards to beaches — but not this year Published: May. 23, 2025, 3:56 p.m.

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 ...