CHICAGO (WLS) -- With Chicago beaches still closed, some Indiana parks and beaches are seeing a big influx of visitors from Illinois. That's good for local businesses, but also creating some new ...

Local and state officials celebrated the completion of the $73 million Illinois Beach State Park Shoreline Stabilization Project, which promises to preserve 2.2 miles of shoreline from severe erosion, ...

ZION, Ill. (CBS) -- CBS News Chicago has been covering concerns about the dilapidated shoreline at the Illinois Beach State Park for years—but now, the once-once forgotten beach has become a model for ...

The weather is warming up in the Chicago area, and that is sure to have a lot of people dreaming of days at the beach. Residents of north suburban Evanston were able to begin picking up their beach ...

Now that summer is in full swing, beat the heat with a refreshing dip in a cool lake or simply enjoy a relaxing day on the sandy shores. Northern Illinois boasts a variety of beaches perfect for ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Illinois residents should avoid Lake Michigan on Monday due to tall waves and strong currents, according to the National Weather ...

The drowning of a 20-year-old at Illinois Beach State Park last week has reignited calls from area fire departments for state and federal support as they face increased water emergency calls after a ...

Illinois residents should avoid Lake Michigan on Monday due to tall waves and strong currents, according to the National Weather Service. Patchy fog and scattered thunderstorms are also expected this ...