Labor Day is the final day for open swimming this summer at the city's beaches. And while abundant sunshine will bathe ...

Barring a last-minute extension, the company behind the ShotSpotter gunshot detection technology says work will begin Monday ...

The beach volleyball season isn't over yet on Chicago’s lakefront. There's a charity tournament “dropping in” tonight at North Avenue Beach. It's sponsored by Jewel-Osco as part of their 125th ...

CHICAGO (CBS) — The summer warmth continues for the Chicago area. Friday's highs will be in the mid-80s with high humidity.

As plastic items dominate beach littering, Alliance for the Great Lakes’ says we need to ramp up reusable items and sustainable packaging. What about personal responsibility?

CHICAGO (CBS) -- Two people were rushed to the hospital Wednesday night after a boat hit a breakwall in the so-called Playpen ...

Even the best summer activities come with a few hurdles. This year, I joined a Chicago beach volleyball team. The games at ...

As summer comes to a close, so is beach season. But have no fear, the Chicago Park District is now hosting several indoor ...

Two people were seriously injured Wednesday night, after the boat they were on in Lake Michigan hit a breakwall, Chicago fire officials said.

CHICAGO — A coalition of public groups joined forces Wednesday to oppose a new Chicago Bears stadium on the lakefront, saying ...

Data collected by weather balloons in various Chicago neighborhoods should help scientists better understand extreme heat in ...

As the defeats continue to mount, the White Sox have joined the discussion of the most infamous baseball teams of all time.