In recent years, the Chicago River itself has undergone a renaissance, from a lifeless industrial waterway into a vibrant public asset, the head of the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District writes.

A driver was able to get back to shore Saturday night after they veered off of DuSable Lake Shore Drive and plunged into Lake ...

So today, I’m issuing a proclamation declaring that hereinafter, Lake ... Mississippi River makes up the state’s western ...

CHICAGO (WLS) -- A woman was seriously injured after a vehicle crashed into the water in Lake Michigan downtown Saturday, Chicago fire officials said. The crash happened between 7 p.m. and 8 p.m ...

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker humorously proclaimed the renaming of Lake Michigan to "Lake Illinois" and the annexation of ...

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

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

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker wants a commitment from the Trump administration that federal funds earmarked for invasive carp barrier won't be revoked.

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