CHICAGO (WLS) -- Many of us get excited for summertime in Chicago. Warmer weather and lots to do, including hitting the beach. But that can be dangerous. That's why first responders are preparing now.

Head’s up! If you’re planning to hit the beach or take your boat out on the Great Lakes today, you might want to think twice. The National Weather Service has issued small craft advisories and high ...

Crews worked through frozen ground and rushing water this week after a water main break prompted repairs in a Kalamazoo neighborhood. Stellantis pivots from full EV push to hybrids, gas models in ...

Beach hazard warnings and small craft advisories are in effect for Lake Michigan shores in southwest Michigan due to high waves and strong winds. Small craft advisories are in place from St. Joseph to ...

High waves and strong currents will create life-threatening conditions across Michigan's Great Lakes for swimmers and boaters, the National Weather Service said as it announced advisories for Thursday ...

Whitefish Point at the Upper Peninsula’s northeastern tip is a notoriously challenging area for ship captains navigating Lake Superior. It’s where they decide whether conditions are a “go” or “no go” ...

OKOBOJI, Iowa -- Perhaps nowhere are the growing pressures on the state's natural resources more evident than in the Iowa Great Lakes region. With each warm weather season comes demands on the chain ...

The Great Lakes State is know for, well, you get the picture. But don't let the name fool you: Michigan is full of beautiful ...