Lake Michigan is the deadliest lake in America, statistics show. Yet, there are no lifeguards at 99% of our state's public beaches, all while coastal towns rake in hundreds of thousands of dollars in ...

Multiple rescues were performed at Lake Michigan beaches over a single weekend, highlighting the dangers of rip currents. A video shows lifeguards rescuing two swimmers caught in a rip current at ...

CHICAGO (WLS) -- It's not the best and brightest beach day Friday to kick off Memorial Day weekend. "I believe, all together, I have about five to seven layers under this," said one lakefront runner.

Waves are predicted to reach 3-5 feet, with the largest near Big and Little Sable Points, creating hazardous conditions, especially near south piers. Swimmers are urged to avoid the water and piers ...

The weekend storm system had strong enough winds over Lake Michigan to get the lake really rocking with large waves. A camera mounted on a buoy in Lake Michigan shows us what it would be like out on a ...