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

Gov. JB Pritzker also joked that his state would be annexing Green Bay, Wis.., poking fun at Trump's efforts to buy Greenland ...

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 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 ...

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

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

H5N1 bird flu — have been found along the shores of Lake Michigan in the Chicago area, prompting warnings from area health ...

Registration is now open for Polar Plunge Chicago, benefiting Special Olympics Illinois, presented by Special Children's ...

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.

Hundreds of dead or sick red-breasted mergansers have been found along Lake Michigan, sparking bird flu concerns.

In recent years, the Chicago River itself has undergone a renaissance, from a lifeless industrial waterway into a vibrant ...