Lake Michigan

Forget the ocean! Lake Michigan is turning heads this summer. The cool waters and sandy shores are calling everyone to leave their worries behind.

Here's a real fact that does not sound like a fact. The prettiest lake in Illinois isn't in Illinois at all. If you're confused, join the club.

Nature can be awe-inspiring. This is an example of that. There's a new video share of what happened when a mountain-size sheet of ice broke away from the Illinois coastline and floated off into Lake Michigan.

It could be argued that Illinois should not claim ownership of this lake though.

A dive to a shipwreck in Lake Michigan has turned tragic as an Illinois man perished Tuesday 125 feet down.

It's been said that one person's trash is another person's treasure. That's very true of a lakeside Chicago, Illinois palace that is elaborate in its design, but it's about to be demolished. Pics and video show what it's like before it meets the wrecking ball.

As an earthquake nut, I thought I had seen it all. An earthquake Friday proves that I still haven't. The USGS has confirmed there was an earthquake under Lake Michigan Friday which was felt by many in Wisconsin.

It's very fashionable to say negative things about Illinois online these days. You won't find that here. As a matter of fact, the Land of Lincoln can brag about the fact that it possesses the most awesome bike path in the world and there are pictures and video to prove it.

I'm always hesitant to call something the 'most beautiful' because there is literally no science involved. Beauty is one of the most subjective words in the world. However, I think People Magazine may have gotten it right when they named one Chicago place the most beautiful restaurant in Illinois. The Lake Michigan and Chicago River views are worth the price of admission.

Spring is almost here and unless the next two weeks are filled with freezing temps and tons of snow, this winter was EXTREMELY mild for the Land of Lincoln. And while it was nice to wear shorts in February, this mild winter is horrible for one of Illinois' most valuable resources. Here are the details...