The Illinois Department of Public Health regularly tests the water to determine when beaches are safe to reopen.

Janel Stroth washes beach sand off her dog, Cocoa, after a trip to the Evanston Dog Beach. Cocoa is a Lagotto Romagnolo — an ...

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Sophia’s Famous Pancakes, Mt. Olive Mediterranean Grill, Red Barn Milk Bar, Jilly’s Boutique Cafe opening; Ironwood Brewery ...

If your four-legged friend thinks the same, it’s a wise idea to open up a world of wonder and discover the best US dog ...

For the second year in a row, USA Today has voted Jupiter Dog Beach as the best dog beach in the country. The popular ...

Dogs are allowed on Chicago beaches, but only at the north end of Montrose Beach and Belmont Harbor Beach, where they can be off-leash with proper permits, and on all other beaches as long as they are ...

Surf’s up and tails are wagging! The 12th Annual Ohana Surf Dog Competition returns to Galveston’s 27th Street Beach on ...

A golden retriever accompanies its owner during the Evanston Fourth of July parade. Many dogs attended the event in costume, wearing bandanas, onesies, or tutus. Photo by Hailey Lloyd / ...

Evanston beach passes will be available for free for all residents starting Monday. Residents can pick up the pass at the Robert Crown Community Center, Levy Senior Center, Fleetwood-Jourdain ...