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

An armadillo in southern Illinois and the quickest sturgeon season on Black Lake in northern Michigan are among the notes ...

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

I’m here today to make an important announcement,” Gov. Pritzker said in the video. “The world’s finest geographers, experts ...

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

Chicago is a city full of exciting athletic activities. Whether you love sports, fitness, or outdoor adventures, there is ...

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

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

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

Ever wondered how Lake Michigan influences Chicago's winters? 🌨️ The interplay between the lake and snowfall creates some ...

In an announcement, the zoo said the closure "is out of an abundance of caution meant to protect our avian population from ...

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.