Whether it’s paddleboard yoga at Centennial Beach in Naperville or sand volleyball at Glencoe Beach, these sandy expanses with refreshing lake water provide ideal destinations for swimming, picnicking ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. CHICAGO (WGN) — Chicago’s beaches are officially open, marking the start of the 2025 summer season. From now until Labor Day, city ...

Chicago air quality was the worst in the world yesterday and wildfire smoke still blanketed the city Friday morning, but the AQI is expected to improve as the day goes on.

CHICAGO — The 2025 Chicago beach season is underway! As residents and visitors flock to the lakeshore, many dog owners may wonder if their pets can accompany them to the beach. With that said, it's ...

The National Weather Service is warning of high waves and dangerous rip currents on Lake Michigan, but could those conditions impact the start of Chicago beach season? Traditionally beaches in Chicago ...

Lenny Klinger set out on Lake Michigan with friends and fireworks. What happened next has drawn the attention of thousands of Chicagoans — but the boat won't budge.

The beach volleyball tournament, AVP Chicago Open, is taking place over Labor Day weekend at Oak Street Beach in Chicago. Beach volleyball fans flock to Oak Street Beach for ‘tips and tricks’ at the ...

Humboldt Park Beach, which is Chicago's only inland beach, will reopen June 17 on Sacramento Avenue after a four-year closure, the park district said. CHICAGO (WLS) -- Chicago's only inland beach will ...

Chicago sits on the edge of Lake Michigan, one of America's five stunning Great Lakes. With 26 miles of shoreline and 22 public beaches open Memorial Day through Labor Day, the Windy City has plenty ...

The Labor Day forecast for the Chicago area is a mixed bag, with pleasant temperatures and disappointing conditions for those hoping for one more trip out to the beach this summer. Before we get to ...