The variety of salmon and trout on southern Lake Michigan and the bounty of bass, panfish and catfish on inland waters lead ...

The success of a September swim may depend on weather. Sewage and stormwater runoff can spill into waterways raising bacteria ...

Jeff Smyl, with Pizzeria Portofino, joined ABC7 Chicago Thursday to make a Mediterranean salad.

Everyone knows what a spectacular city Chicago is, however, there’s a unique way to experience our city that is not known to many. Did you know that you can take a nighttime kayak trip along the ...

When organizers announced their plans for an open swim in the Chicago River in September, residents across the city raised their eyebrows. The days when the river was a dumping ground for the ...

Chicago has nearly 100 bridges rated in poor condition, including some of the most iconic bridges over the Chicago River in ...

CHICAGO — Wednesday, May 1 is the official start of boating season in Chicago. While the lake is a big attraction, boaters ...

A group aiming to protest for abortion rights at the upcoming Democratic National Convention is suing the city after being ...

ALTON The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Rivers Project Office invites you to view a new art exhibit that will be unveiled at ...

Monroe Harbor and the Chicago River downtown. “We want to do it with no cost to the person, so no limits at all,” Carwell said. On a windy afternoon, the stories flew. Yes, even of a fish too ...

May 1 is the official start of boating season in Chicago. While the lake is a big attraction, boaters are spending time along the river as well, as bridges and landmarks make it one of the most ...

Investigation finds many Chicago bridges, including the 18th Street bridge, to be in poor condition, but officials say ...