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 ...

Chicagoans heading to the lakefront this weekend – or those planning summer beach outings – might notice a change. Automatic ...

Drivers now have a 15-minute grace period before being charged as the Park District rolls out license-plate tracking at 10 locations.

The gates modernize how payment is enforced and managed, according to the park district, which also said it expects to ...

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Swimming conditions are expected to be life-threatening during the rest of the Fourth of July holiday weekend at beaches in the Chicago area. An advisory is in effect for all Lake ...

When we picture an idyllic urban beach, our minds conjure images of Miami's jewel-toned waters or the sun-drenched shores of California. But there's an unlikely shoreline in Chicago that, while ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Chicago beaches are set to open for the summer season for swimming and boating on Friday until Labor Day, officials said Wednesday ...

CHICAGO (WLS) -- There are dangerous swimming conditions along Lake Michigan as strong winds whip up waves as high as five feet. A beach hazard warning is in effect for Chicago's lakefront on Thursday ...

Swimmers were dealt some disappointment for another day as several Chicago-area beaches remained shut down due to high bacteria levels ahead of the Fourth of July holiday. Veterans Park Beach in ...