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Chicago beaches are set to open for the summer season for swimming and boating on Friday until Labor Day, officials said Wednesday. The Office of Emergency Management and Communication, the Chicago ...

Sara Tenenbaum is the Senior Digital Producer for CBS News Chicago, overseeing editorial operations and social media, and covering breaking, local and community news. Marissa Sulek joined CBS News ...

PAWS Chicago Beach Party is a summer celebration for more than 500 luau guests and their pets on Thursday, July 17, 6 pm to 11 pm, at Offshore Rooftop on Navy Pier. Emceed by WGN Radio’s very own Lisa ...

This Memorial Day, the Chicago Transit Authority kicked off summer with added bus service to beaches, museums, and Navy Pier. Through mid-August, Chicagoans can gather up their towels, sunscreen, and ...