Floating about 500 feet offshore of Illinois Beach State Park, Hillary Glandon tightened her scuba goggles, grabbed a small ...

Michigan has thousands of inland lakes. Based on accounts from travelers, these spots offer prime opportunities for water ...

St. Clair Shores Memorial Park Beach, Lake St. Clair, Macomb County - contamination advisory since July 17 due to high ...

Discover all about Illinois, including its iconic flag, detailed map, vibrant cities, and what truly makes the Prairie State ...

UFO sightings in 1966 in Michigan led to the "swamp gas" explanation. People continue to report unidentified aerial phenomena as recently as June this year.

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On the east side of the state, Alpena is expected to top out in the high 60s with rain and storms continuing until about 11 p.m. July 6. The start to the week should be sunny with highs in the mid- to ...

Currently, all national park visitors are subject to the same entry fee structure, but the Trump administration wants to charge foreign tourists more.

It’s the feeling of being welcomed into a tradition that spans generations, of participating in something authentic in a world that often feels anything but. So yes, the best fried chicken in the ...

For those seeking something beyond seafood, the Pastrami Sandwich features house-cured and smoked pastrami on rye, piled high ...

Dangerous currents are common in the Great Lakes, especially in Lake Michigan, where rip currents are especially dangerous ...

Waves as high as seven feet could form along beaches in southern Lake Michigan, across Illinois, Indiana and Michigan, the National Weather Service said.