Chicago beaches

With Chicago’s summer heat in full force, the city’s popular beaches and pools, a typical destination for keeping cool, remain closed and there’s no sign they’ll be reopening any time soon. Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot on Monday explained why. Though other states opened beaches and pools recently, Lightfoot explained that “they are ripe for congregate gathering and not social...

Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced on Monday the introduction of a new utility bill relief program for the city aimed at making costs more affordable for residents.

While some people may spend the Fourth of July weekend at beaches, that’s not the case this year, at least in Chicago. NBC 5’s Lexi Sutter reports.

With smaller beach fronts this summer, many people are packing in, leading to increased concern over water safety. NBC 5’s Kate Chappell reports.

Since pools closed for summer, more people are heading to the beach. But with high water levels and erosion leading to smaller beach fronts, many are packing in, leading to increased concern over water safety. Dave Benjamin, co-founder of the Great Lakes Surf Rescue Project, has used this time to educate the public about the risks involved. GLSRP is a…

Chicago’s beaches aren’t reopening with Lakefront Trail next week. The city’s mayor said the decision to keep beaches closed was aimed at preventing crowds from gathering during the coronavirus pandemic. “We are concerned about the beaches because of congregating,” Lightfoot said Thursday as she announced the popular 606 Trail and Chicago’s habors will be joining the Lakefront Trail in...

Billionaire hedge fund manager Ken Griffin is donating $4.75 million to repair portions of Chicago’s Lakefront Trail damaged by weather and rising water levels as the city’s iconic landmark prepares to reopen.

While Chicago’s popular Lakefront Trail is set to reopen Monday, June 22, beaches, several other spots along the lakefront and many amenities will remain closed until further notice. Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced Monday afternoon the Lakefront Trail will reopen June 22 and that the city’s bars and breweries will reopen to outdoor dining Wednesday as a result of continued progress…

All eyes will be on the skies this weekend in Chicago as the Air and Water Show returns.

All eyes will be on the skies this weekend in Chicago as the Air and Water Show returns. This years’ 61st annual show will take place from 10 a.m.–3 p.m. on Aug. 17–18, remaining the oldest free air and water show in the United States.

Chicago beaches reached capacity Thursday afternoon and parking lots were full as Fourth of July revelers flocked to Lake Michigan

Experiencing the Chicago Air & Water show is more than just looking up into the sky.

Spectators arrived at North Avenue Beach for the Chicago “Air and Water Show” this weekend. The high-flying thrills began at 10 a.m. NBC 5’s Lisa Chavarria reports.

Traffic was being blocked along North Side Chicago beaches as residents flocked to the lakefront while celebrating the Fourth of July.

Chicago’s beach season has officially begun.

Chicago’s beach season has officially begun. Regina Waldroup reports live from North Avenue Beach. 

Bans were in place at the beaches along the city’s 26 miles of shorelines after a dual line of storms lashed the metropolitan area with high winds and torrential rain.