Hundreds of red-breasted mergansers have been affected by a bird flu outbreak on Chicago's Lake Michigan shoreline, raising ...

Officials urged residents of the Chicago area not to touch -- or let their pets touch -- dead or sick birds as a bird flu ...

The outbreak started in December and has now spread from a few reports in the suburbs to hundreds in the city, along Lake Michigan, over the last week.

The largest concentrations of sick mergansers were found Saturday at North Avenue Beach and Oak Street Beach. Other birds ...

Chicago Bird Collision Monitors advised residents who happen upon them to avoid handling birds with avian influenza symptoms ...

Ever wondered how Lake Michigan influences Chicago's winters? 🌨️ The interplay between the lake and snowfall creates some ...

Stunning satellite imagery reveals the aftermath of a deep freeze in Chicago, showcasing ice formations on Lake Michigan and ...

Reports of dead birds washing up on beaches along Lake Michigan are sparking new fears over bird flu. Over the weekend, ...

Monitors with an area bird tracking organization say that they've determined that a number of ducks have succumbed to bird flu​ along Lake Michigan.

In recent years, the Chicago River itself has undergone a renaissance, from a lifeless industrial waterway into a vibrant ...

Registration is now open for Polar Plunge Chicago, benefiting Special Olympics Illinois, presented by Special Children's ...