A cold front and strong winds off Lake Michigan sent temperatures tumbling on Tuesday, but a gradual warm-up is on the way.

An unusually strong area of low pressure is forecasted to quickly intensify across the Great Plains Friday, leading to a threat of severe weather in the Chicago area.

No, the lake didn't suddenly shrink, nor did the city beyond the horizon teleport closer. The illusion is called a "superior mirage" — a phenomenon where shifting temperatures over the water bends ...

A driver was able to get back to shore Saturday night after they veered off of DuSable Lake Shore Drive and plunged into Lake Michigan. According to Chicago police, a 26-year-old woman was driving ...

CHICAGO – A woman was taken to the hospital Saturday night after she reportedly drove off the road and landed in Lake Michigan. Chicago police said just before 7:45 p.m., a 26-year-old woman was ...

“When I moved to Chicago, because Lake Michigan is just cold all year round, I wanted to see how long I could last through the winter,” Li said. Training for ice swimming is no small ...

Sun-Times file photo Share A woman who drove into Lake Michigan near Grant Park on Saturday night has been hospitalized, Chicago police said. The woman, 26, was driving southbound in the 800 block ...

Thousands jump into Lake Michigan for the 25th annual Chicago Polar Plunge at North Avenue Beach on Sunday. Funds raised will go to the Special Olympics Illinois and Special Children’s Charities.