Officials have issued an air quality alert for around 10 million Americans, telling them to minimize outdoor activities and ...

Photographer David Zurick’s 'Third Coast' celebrates the Great Lakes’ 4,500-mile shoreline, which covers more distance than ...

Using data from the FBI, a list of the safety cities in the US has been compiled. Two spots in Minnesota are among the safest ...

Rates filed by insurance companies in Illinois reflect the rising cost of claims, which is primarily driven by local natural ...

The alert comes as humidity is expected to increase Tuesday, with high temperatures in the mid 80s to low 90s, with heat indices reaching 100 by Wednesday.

Looking for the best way to spend your summer on the water? Oak Street Beach in Chicago has Greece-worthy views.

The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency has issued an Air Pollution Action Day for Tuesday, July 15. Here's what to know ...

Wisconsin, Minnesota and Indiana all have air quality alerts, while Chicago's air quality currently ranks in the "unhealthy for sensitive groups" category.

That’s Shawnee National Forest for you—a sprawling 289,000-acre paradise tucked away in southern Illinois near Herod that somehow remains one of America’s most underrated natural wonders.

Nestled in a stately limestone mansion along Chicago’s prestigious Gold Coast, the International Museum of Surgical Science stands as a captivating time capsule of medical history that’s equal parts ...

These picturesque beaches have a lot to offer, including some of the best scenery you've ever seen - check them out on your next trip for a fun adventure.

Rubble ridges, which have been built parallel to the shore, help retain some sand without fully stopping the natural flow in the lake.