Only 80 miles from Chicago, but with a lovely vacation vibe, Lake Geneva makes for a wonderful summer getaway. Families can soak up the sun on the beach or on a boat. Mosey around the adorable ...

Several beaches in Lake and McHenry counties remained closed for another day Sunday due to high bacteria levels. The closings, some of which have been in place since Thursday, come as high ...

“Now I’m smarter and have more credibility with my time in the sand,” he said. “I have managed to bring that to about 10 pieces a year and still maintain a living. It’s hard to do a lot of these a ...