Jim Shell thought he could figure out how to target burbot on the reefs of the Illinois waters of Lake Michigan. And he did.

Dozens of beaches across several states are closed or have health advisories in place due to elevated bacteria levels.

UFO sightings in 1966 in Michigan led to the "swamp gas" explanation. People continue to report unidentified aerial phenomena ...

On Saturday, July 12, the 101st Bayview Mackinac Race will start and sailors will race across more than 200 miles of Lake ...

Invasive carp are generally not eaten in the U.S. and are not desirable for sportfishing. In fact, silver carp have a propensity to jump up to 10 feet out of the water when startled by a boat motor.

High bacteria levels have been logged across the country in recent weeks, with several swimming areas in Illinois and ...

Chicago's eastern boundary is formed by Lake Michigan, and the city is divided by the Chicago River into three geographic sections: the North Side, the South Side and the West Side. These sections ...

Catch up on the political news of the past week in the latest At the Races newsletter, including redistricting and campaign ...

There's no way that's true,' you might think, when someone presents you with an intriguing Milwaukee nugget. But these really are true.

From Portland's therapy llamas to Detroit's LED tunnel, the top 10 U.S. airports offer regional delicacies, art installations ...

The Midwest National Parks spans 3 time zones and 13 states including Arkansas, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michiga ...

Restaurants opened in Long Branch, Asbury Park, Long Branch and Seaside Heights, and a Shore-based burrito chain finds new ...