Paul Vriend's photo of a beaver swimming at Jackson Park leads the notes package from around Chicago outdoors and beyond.

CHICAGO, IL / ACCESS Newswire / February 10, 2025 / For over 30 years, the owners of Bear Lake Heaven have embraced the ...

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

Widespread snowfall totaling 4 to 6 inches is expected through Wednesday, with isolated higher amounts along the North Shore.

The star restaurateur who captured America's attention on "Top Chef" recently bought a vacant suburban restaurant space and ...

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker jokingly announced that the name of Lake Michigan had been changed ... Justice filed a lawsuit against Illinois and Chicago over immigration policies, according ...

Two of the best new hotels in the U.S. are just a short drive from Michigan. USA Today released its list of the 10 best new ...

The Waldorf Astoria Chicago's private courtyard entrance Here are the best hotels in Chicago, whether you're looking for business, pleasure or the ultimate family escape. Waldorf Astoria Chicago View ...

Two men died over the weekend in Lake County in separate, unrelated homicides, authorities said. There have not been arrests announced in either incident. A 24-year-old Waukegan man died from a ...

Chicago's eastern boundary is formed by Lake Michigan, and the city is divided by the Chicago River into three geographic sections: the North Side, the South Side and the West Side. These sections ...

Visitors to Chicago love to check out the city's landmarks and natural settings, but there's no better spot for seeing it all ...

Chicago is bracing for its most significant ... snow showers are possible late tonight mainly north of I-88, and near Lake Michigan Tuesday. A winter storm is expected to bring several inches ...