CHICAGO (WGN) — Chicago’s beaches are officially open, marking the start of the 2025 summer season. From now until Labor Day, city beaches will be open from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. The Chicago Park District ...

As soon as the weather starts to warm up in the Windy City, Chicagoans come out in droves to soak up the sun on the shores of Lake Michigan. While the destination might not initially come to mind as a ...

CHICAGO (WLS) -- A Beach Hazards statement is in effect for part of the holiday weekend. Swimming conditions are expected to be life-threatening on Sunday and Monday at Lake Michigan beaches in ...

At least 16 suburban Chicago beaches were closed to swimming ahead of the busy Fourth of July holiday due to elevated bacteria levels. According to the Illinois Department of Public Health, at least ...

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Chicago's only inland beach will reopen later this month after being closed for four years. Humboldt Park Beach is set to have its grand reopening on June 17, the Chicago Park ...

Though the Chicago area could be in for a washout or two this upcoming holiday weekend, the unofficial start of summer means beaches across the city of Chicago will open for the season, starting on ...

Beachgoers of a Chicago beach are required to wear clothes — despite what a “cheeky sign” might have told them, officials said. The sign — with an official ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. CHICAGO — Water lovers rejoice! Chicago ...

CHICAGO (CBS)--Monday is your last chance to visit any of the 22 Chicago beaches and neighborhood pools before they close for the season. After Labor Day, lifeguards will post a red flag that will ...

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A prankster on Friday posted a sign at a popular beach in Chicago, warning people that the sandy area beyond it is a nude beach. City Alderman Maria E. Hadden posted a picture of the sign to social ...