CHICAGO (WLS) -- Beach season in Chicago officially starts Friday - just in time for Memorial Day weekend. Many people may wait for warmer weather to spend some time on the sand. But those planning to ...

Swimmers were dealt some disappointment for another day as several Chicago-area beaches remained shut down due to high bacteria levels ahead of the Fourth of July holiday. Veterans Park Beach in ...

Chicago beaches are tested for bacteria every day during the summer season to make sure it's safe for swimmers to get in. And the testing that happens here is some of the fastest and best in the ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated.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 — The 2025 Chicago beach season is ...

CHICAGO (WGN) — The unofficial end of summer has come and gone and with that, the end of beach season in Chicago. Here’s what you need to know if you plan to head to any of the city’s beaches post ...

Most of the Chicago area could see chances of showers and thunderstorms Sunday, with hazardous beach conditions expected in the city itself. With winds shifted out of the north, temperatures will be ...

CHICAGO (WGN) — June 1 marked the start of meteorological summer, and Chicago truly comes alive this time of the year. Whether you’re a local or visiting on a budget, here are 10 affordable ways to ...