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

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.

In response to what it is calling “the worst first six months of the year for traffic fatalities in over two decades,” the Champaign County Regional Planning Commission is looking ...

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

Unhealthy air has invaded Minnesota, Wisconsin and North Dakota early this week as a new round of wildfire smoke from Canada ...

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.

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.

A live map from Windy.com highlighted which parts of the United States were experiencing the most pronounced drought conditions as of Friday. Why It Matters. Drought can have seri ...