Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. CHICAGO (WGN) — Chicago’s beaches are officially open, marking the start of the 2025 summer season. From now until Labor Day, city ...

When we picture an idyllic urban beach, our minds conjure images of Miami's jewel-toned waters or the sun-drenched shores of California. But there's an unlikely shoreline in Chicago that, while ...

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Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Friday may not have been a great beach day in Chicago, but it didn't matter for some. One group of friends has a tradition at 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 ...

The National Weather Service is warning of high waves and dangerous rip currents on Lake Michigan, but could those conditions impact the start of Chicago beach season? Traditionally beaches in Chicago ...

The Labor Day forecast for the Chicago area is a mixed bag, with pleasant temperatures and disappointing conditions for those hoping for one more trip out to the beach this summer. Before we get to ...

3-6 feet waves to cause life-threatening swimming conditions at all Chicago-area Lake Michigan beaches The Fourth of July weekend Chicago weather forecast includes a Beach Hazards Statement along Lake ...