The Chicago River Swim is returning for 2025, this time without any detours to the beach. Organizers announced today the city ...

WHAT: Open Water Swim in the Main Stem of the Chicago River WHEN: September 21, 2025 | 7:00AM – 10:00AM WEBSITE: ChicagoRiverSwim.org ...

On Saturday, people of all ages are invited to join the rodeo in Kane County and wrangle the rusty crayfish, an invasive species that's infiltrated local waterways.

The keys to City Hall are up for grabs on Nov. 4, when all 13 City Council seats and the mayor’s office are up for election. Minneapolis has used ranked-choice voting since 2009. No primary election ...

A helicopter flying over the Mississippi River ran into a powerline then crashed into a barge and sparked a fire, killing two people ...