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

H5N1 bird flu — have been found along the shores of Lake Michigan in the Chicago area, prompting warnings from area health ...

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

Hundreds of dead or sick red-breasted mergansers have been found along Lake Michigan, sparking bird flu concerns.

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

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

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

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

A group of hearty souls gathered at Forest Park Beach in Lake Forest Saturday morning to plunge into the freezing waters of Lake Michigan for a cause.

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

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.

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