While Chicago is home to more than two dozen beaches along Lake Michigan, this one near the heart of the city is a cozy ...

Snowy owls attract crowds in Chicago after being spotted at Montrose Beach, with birdwatchers and locals intrigued by their ...

John Shirey stood on the pier at Montrose Beach, bundled up in layers against the chilly wind blowing off Lake Michigan. Friday was his fourth day in a row keeping a sort of vigil. Two snowy owls had ...

A pair of snowy owls spotted along a Lake Michigan beach has drawn curious crowds and sparked happy speculation about how ...

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 ...

Two owls that landed on a pier near Montrose’s bird sanctuary have drawn hundreds hoping for a glimpse of the majestic ...

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Two people were killed in a shooting near 31st Street Beach Friday morning, Chicago police said. Several guns and dozens of shell casings could be seen on the pavement inside the ...