In a social media post, Governor JB Pritzker announced the changes come after decades of studies. “I’m here today to make an ...

While it's tragic and alarming to see a massive die-off, it's not uncommon for birds that travel in such large populations.

Tongue firmly in cheek, the governor said his proclamation has been sent to Google "so the world's maps reflect this ...

Stunning satellite imagery reveals the aftermath of a deep freeze in Chicago, showcasing ice formations on Lake Michigan and ...

"Lake Michigan shall be known as Lake Illinois," Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker announced Friday, mocking President Donald Trump ...

The governor went on to say there will be an announcement next week regarding the Mississippi River as part of the joke.

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker jokingly announced that the name of Lake Michigan had been changed to "Lake Illinois," poking fun at President Donald Trump's Gulf of America. Pritzker posted a video on ...

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker is renaming Lake Michigan to “Lake Illinois," poking fun at President Donald Trump’s recent ...

The largest concentrations of sick mergansers were found Saturday at North Avenue Beach and Oak Street Beach. Other birds ...

Monitors with an area bird tracking organization say that they've determined that a number of ducks have succumbed to bird flu​ along Lake Michigan.