Experts say the Great Lakes can be more dangerous than the open ocean due to their volatile nature. Waves on the Great Lakes are steeper and closer together, causing choppy conditions and a rougher ...

A massive Santa Claus decoration dominates a west Davenport neighborhood, but the teenager behind the elaborate Christmas display has a mission that goes far beyond holiday cheer. While the Iowa ...

CHICAGO (WLS) -- The Great Lake Michigan is considered Chicago's natural wonder. Renowned for its breathtaking views of the city's skyline and beaches, it serves as a recreational hub for swimming and ...

CLEVELAND, Ohio – A new cruise line is coming to the Great Lakes, and this one will start and end sailings in Cleveland, adding an economic boost to the city. American Cruise Lines, known for its U.S.

TOLEDO, Ohio — The sinking of the SS Edmund Fitzgerald is one of the most famous shipwrecks in Great Lakes history, but it's just one of hundreds of vessels lost to these waters. For researchers, ...

CLEVELAND, Ohio – Great Lakes Brewing Co.’s annual First Pour party is set for Thursday, Oct. 16. The party is a festive launch for the brewery’s cult classic Christmas Ale. The ale is out for 10 ...

The mayor of North Chicago said he has heard from officials at Naval Station Great Lakes that it will serve as a base for hundreds of federal agents in the upcoming immigration enforcement crackdown.

Suburbs and cities in Lake County are putting out messages to residents in anticipation of federal agents expected to come to the Great Lakes Naval Base in North Chicago as part of the Trump ...

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ICE Special Response Team rehearse chasing a subject at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers in Brunswick, Georgia, Aug. 21, 2025. (Fran Ruchalski/AP) The U.S. Department of Homeland Security ...

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Sitting by a dock near the northern tip of Door County, Wisconsin, Charlie Henriksen looked out at the surrounding waters, where Green Bay meets Lake ...

Extreme heat waves and cold spells on the Great Lakes have more than doubled since the late 1990s, coinciding with a major El Niño event. Using advanced ocean-style modeling adapted for the lakes, ...