The Southeast Side will eventually get a new greenspace after the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers cleans up the site near the ...

The dump — known as a confined disposal facility — was constructed in 1984 to store polluted sediment dredged from the ...

An overlap of perch and coho fishing on southern Lake Michigan, the wide variety of spring weather and options and the ...

After yearslong litigation from residents and activists, and following recent opposition from the state of Illinois, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced Tuesday it was dropping a plan to expand ...

Illinois had a record year for solar growth in 2024 and can now draw enough energy from the sun to power 930,000 homes, according to a new report. Illinois added 2.5 gigawatts of solar capacity last ...

New models from the Storm Prediction Center indicate a possibility of strong-to-severe thunderstorms and dangerous wind gusts later this week.

Oswego Village President Ryan Kauffman gave updates on a number of issues, including the move to Lake Michigan water for the village, during his recent State of the Village address.

In just a handful of decades, the rusty crayfish has become dominant in the Great Lakes. Join us on a deep dive into this ...

Thousands of fearless people jumped into Lake Michigan on Sunday to help raise money for Special Olympics athletes.

Lake-Effect Snow Lake Michigan plays a fascinating role in shaping Chicago's winter weather, particularly through a ...

This year’s Polar Plunge Chicago raised more than a million dollars for charity and saw thousands of people brave the frigid ...

The deals landed within just eight days of each other in the latest plays a hot streak for the ultra-luxury market in the ...