Thousands of brave people will embrace the frigid winter waters of Lake Michigan by jumping in Sunday for the 25th Polar Plunge Chicago. About 5,000 people are expected to take the ...

There are more cases of dead birds along the Lake Michigan shoreline in Wisconsin. It's a shock for avid bird watchers Judy and Jeff Fortier. "It is just sad. I don't know what to do about it, but I'm ...

Lake-Effect Snow Lake Michigan plays a fascinating role in shaping Chicago's winter weather, particularly through a ...

Blue Jackets fans have waited for an outdoor game to be played in a most obvious venue, Ohio Stadium. It's gametime.

The Great Lakes reached their highest ice coverage in three years on February 22, hitting 52.23%. However, a warming trend ...

She is one of nearly 100 Americans competing in the growing sport of ice swimming, where people traverse waters of 41 degrees ...

Li, who lives in downtown Chicago, is one of nearly a hundred American athletes competing in the growing sport of ice ...

Check out these family-friendly winter hikes near Chicago! Explore scenic trails, enjoy snowy adventures and more.

A naturally occurring ice sculpture formed to mirror the Chicago skyline along the shore of Lake Michigan, stunning footage ...

With an assist from a drone, one Chicago photojournalist captures the brutality and the beauty of winter in the Windy City.

Chicago is experiencing bitter cold today with wind chills near -20 in some areas and a chance for flurries this afternoon.

A pier on Lake Michigan is covered with ice in Chicago, the United States, on Feb. 18, 2025. (Photo: Xinhua) Small ice bergs ...