County health departments routinely collect water samples to test for bacteria levels to ensure water is safe for swimming.

Here's what we know. The NWS issued a Beach Hazard statement in Lake, Northern Cook and Central Cook Counties through Friday ...

Lower Michigan could see some rain and thunderstorms Friday afternoon. A cold front will move through Michigan Saturday ...

HOLLAND, MI - Just in time for the weekend, a cold-water upwelling has occurred at some beaches along the Lake Michigan ...

Lake Michigan faces high waves and dangerous currents, prompting swimming warnings along Illinois, Indiana, and Michigan ...

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The high swim risk comes hours after a series of severe thunderstorms quickly swept across the Chicago area, leaving behind downed trees and thousands of power outages as storm cleanup continues.

Within sight of Chicago, a beachy getaway is just a drive away. Best of all, this beach is a protected national park. Indiana ...

From algal blooms to harmful bacteria in the water, there are a number of factors that could cause a beach to close.

The temporary beach water advisory is in effect for Ross Park Beach, P.J. Hoffmaster State Park Public Beach and P.J.