If a 1960s-era dam in the Yankee Springs Recreation Area failed, it would wash out a road, officials say. Locals are pushing ...

Lower Michigan could see some rain and thunderstorms Friday afternoon. A cold front will move through Michigan Saturday ...

Moderate to high swim risks are reported for Lake Michigan and Lake Huron on July 7 because of high waves and strong wind ...

Swimming is most comfortable in lake waters at about 70 degrees, according to Swimoutlet.com. While scattered thunderstorms ...

Construction is set to begin for a project to supply Lake Michigan water from the City of Chicago to six southwest suburban communities. The municipalities of Joliet, Crest Hill, Channahon ...

Residents in three Lake County neighborhoods on the Buffalo Grove border will soon receive Lake Michigan water through their taps following the completion of a $2.7 million infrastructure project ...

Construction officially began Monday on a 60-mile transmission pipeline that will bring Lake Michigan water to a half-dozen suburban communities. The water will be channeled from Chicago to Crest ...

CHICAGO (WLS) -- A swimmer has died after being pulled from Lake Michigan at 31st Street Beach on Monday afternoon, officials said. The Chicago fire and police departments mounted a nearly hour ...

CHICAGO (WLS) -- The man who drowned in Lake Michigan after going missing in the water for nearly an hour on Monday afternoon has been identified, officials said on Tuesday. The Cook County ...