CHICAGO (WLS) -- Many of us get excited for summertime in Chicago. Warmer weather and lots to do, including hitting the beach. But that can be dangerous. That's why first responders are preparing now.

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As many people in the Great Lakes region plan on boating during the Fourth of July weekend, Coast Guard crews are increasing the number of boating safety patrols. The increased patrols are part of ...

Beach hazard warnings and small craft advisories are in effect for Lake Michigan shores in southwest Michigan due to high waves and strong winds. Small craft advisories are in place from St. Joseph to ...

High waves and strong currents will create life-threatening conditions across Michigan's Great Lakes for swimmers and boaters, the National Weather Service said as it announced advisories for Thursday ...

USA Today recently published its Top Ten Lakes in the US. We decided to have a little fun and ask AI (in this case, Symbolic.ai) to list the top ten lakes in the US for boating. Here are the results.