CHICAGO (WLS) -- Beach season in Chicago officially starts Friday - just in time for Memorial Day weekend. Many people may wait for warmer weather to spend some time on the sand. But those planning to ...

Swimmers were dealt some disappointment for another day as several Chicago-area beaches remained shut down due to high bacteria levels ahead of the Fourth of July holiday. Veterans Park Beach in ...

CHICAGO (WGN) — The unofficial end of summer has come and gone and with that, the end of beach season in Chicago. Here’s what you need to know if you plan to head to any of the city’s beaches post ...

Chicago beaches are tested for bacteria every day during the summer season to make sure it's safe for swimmers to get in. And the testing that happens here is some of the fastest and best in the ...

Bright and sunny though it is, Monday is not the best day for swimming at a Chicago beach, weather officials warn. The National Weather service has put out a beach hazard statement until 7 p.m for all ...

CHICAGO — The 2025 Chicago beach season is underway! As residents and visitors flock to the lakeshore, many dog owners may wonder if their pets can accompany them to the beach. With that said, it’s ...

Most of the Chicago area could see chances of showers and thunderstorms Sunday, with hazardous beach conditions expected in the city itself. With winds shifted out of the north, temperatures will be ...

Shedd Aquarium staff and volunteers on Wednesday took action, cleaning up along Chicago's lakefront. Volunteers spent the day picking up trash, weighing it, and getting it off the beach at 12th Street ...