Chicago beaches are tested for bacteria every day during the summer season to make sure it's safe for swimmers to get in. And ...

High levels of bacteria have led to closures at several beaches across Chicago's northern suburbs.

A trans-led group throws inclusive social events for Chicago’s trans and gender-nonconforming community. The next one takes ...

Chicago’s beaches are busy on yet another day of extreme heat. A Midwest heat dome is driving high temperatures and humidity ...

Humboldt Park Beach has been a neighborhood fixture since the early '70s, when it was created. Families flock there to swim ...

CHICAGO (WLS) -- A man was pulled from Lake Michigan Friday morning on Chicago's South Side, Chicago police said. Chopper 7 was over the scene near 4100 S. DuSable Lake Shore Drive about 11 a.m ...

A teenager was shot during a fight near 31st Street Beach on Chicago's South Side Wednesday night. The shooting took place just before 10 p.m. in the 600 block of East 31st Street Drive. Chicago ...

CHICAGO (WLS) -- A teenager was injured after a shooting near Chicago's 31st Street Beach, according to police. ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watch.

Chicago weather: Friday morning forecast. Posted: June 13, 2025 | Last updated: June 13, 2025. FOX 32's Mike Caplan breaks down today's weather outlook. More for You ...

Brian Wilson, visionary leader and co-founder of The Beach Boys, dies at 82 Wilson’s genius for melody, arrangements and wide-eyed self-expression inspired “Good Vibrations,” “California ...

Several residents of an apartment building were displaced after a fire broke out Thursday morning at a building in the Little Village neighborhood, Chicago police said. Shortly after 2:30 a.m ...

Chicago offers numerous affordable ways to enjoy the city during the summer, including free admission to museums, fireworks displays, and outdoor activities like walking tours and beach visits.