First responders have complained more equipment and manpower are needed to handle emergencies in the wake of beach-related improvements the state has made.

An easy getaway from both Chicago and Milwaukee, this scenic park offers miles of shoreline, epic birdwatching, and the only ...

Area fire departments, including Zion, Winthrop Harbor and Beach Park, say they’ve seen an increase in water-related calls since the completion of a $73 million beach restoration at Illinois ...

Mother, daughter in distress pulled from Lake Michigan at Illinois Beach State Park A mother and her 14-year-old daughter were rescued from Lake Michigan at Illinois Beach State Park Thursday evening.

It’s at least the second drowning this summer at the park, where first responders have complained more equipment and manpower are needed to handle emergencies in the wake of beach-related ...

A mother and her 14-year-old daughter were having trouble swimming when bystanders came to their rescue, authorities said.