Lake Michigan was the consistency of a Slurpee. But that didn’t stop Pat Noyes from trying. On a below-zero day one winter not long past, with a stiff wind churning up five-foot waves, Noyes ...

I used to swim in the lake from late April through early November. Now, I revel in doing it year-round, all winter long, embracing what was once unthinkable. It’s now hard to imagine not doing it.

Lake Michigan surface temperatures peaked at over 6 degrees above normal last month, ... 75 on Tuesday, an ice-free lake, little snow: Climate change blunts winter in Chicago.

The lake feels more alive in the winter, in a constant state of transition. Ice comes, stays for a stretch or, like a creature on the prowl, appears and then vanishes overnight.

Illinois is a state of contrasts, where vibrant cities meet serene natural landscapes, offering something for every type of ...

Chicago man jumps into Lake Michigan during depths of winter 03:31. CHICAGO (CBS) -- Physical fitness is always important – and even in these dark, cold days of winter, it's good to keep moving ...

Meet the swimmers who swim in Lake Michigan year-round – even in winter weather. For many Chicagoans, Labor Day marks the end of the swim season. But the die-hard members of Open Water Chicago ...

On top of bringing nearly a foot of snow to Wisconsin, Winter Storm Delilah also brought "ice balls" to Lake Michigan. The giant spheres are a somewhat rare phenomenon.

Michigan City received a whopping 35 inches of snow over the past weekend, according to Chicago TV station WLS, while other areas around the lake can expect the snow to continue this week.

A photo shows a man walking in Chicago on 2021 along Lake Michigan covered in ice Flores Scott Olson / Staff/Getty. At the end of January, Lake Michigan only had around 8 percent ice cover.