Scenic Illinois beach parks with sandy shores, Lake Michigan views, and peaceful lakeside escapes perfect for a refreshing ...

An 18-year-old from Westchester County was shot and killed by a stray bullet while walking with friends near her college campus in Chicago, according to officials. Sheridan Gorman was walking with ...

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For decades, a 60-mile trail stretching along the South Shore of Lake Michigan connecting Chicago to New Buffalo has been in ...

The first-year student, identified by the university as Sheridan Gorman, was killed near campus around 1:30 a.m.

Thousands of swimmers took a leap into Lake Michigan at North Avenue Beach Sunday morning to raise funds for the Special Olympics Illinois at the 26th annual Polar Plunge. Plunge organizers said ...

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An 18-year-old Round Lake Beach man is facing weapons charges in connection with a fatal shooting last October in Ingleside that left a19-year-old man dead.

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If your wanderlust is nagging at you for an escape, consider letting fiction guide your next trip. The travel world is seeing a growing trend of literary locations driving vacations. Literary ...

For an escape from the bustle of Chicago, head to this comfy and safe suburb with a beach for swimming, deep-dish pizza, and its own history museum.

Thousands braved the cold waters of Lake Michigan for this year's Polar Plunge Chicago, raising more than $1.5 million for ...