Between the shipwrecks and the discovery of mysterious sinkholes, it was a notable year for both Wisconsin and Lake Michigan.

January 19, 2025 A rare and mesmerizing natural phenomenon captivated onlookers near Lake Michigan as pancake ice formed ...

On Nov. 11, 1893, the 130-foot steamer was bound for Menomonee, Michigan from Chicago ... its bathymetric maps, which show how deep landforms go below sea level, in southern Lake Michigan.

The Michigan Maritime Museum in South Haven is planning a presentation on the waves of freedom seekers who fled slavery in ...

Chicago's eastern boundary is formed by Lake Michigan, and the city is divided by the Chicago River into three geographic sections: the North Side, the South Side and the West Side. These sections ...

Illinois, the Prairie State, is known for its towering skyscrapers, charming small towns and diverse neighborhoods. According to Census population data, the Illinois population is the fifth-largest in ...

Happy 187th birthday, Michigan! You look great. Honestly, you don’t look a day over 125. What’s your secret? Pilates? Whatever it is, keep it up. It’s working.

Historically, Lake Michigan was the busiest of the Great Lakes due to major cities, like Chicago and Milwaukee ... agencies and other organizations to map and fully explore the lake bottoms.

Oak Creek, between Milwaukee and Chicago, is second site mega-convenience retailer has under consideration for Badger State ...

Groundhog Day is a festive time that marks a turning point toward spring, but for many, there's plenty more winter weather to ...

A snowmobiler from Novi was found dead in northern Michigan’s Emmet County early Wednesday morning after reportedly crashing his snowmobile, officials said. According to the Emmet County Sheriff’s ...

Arctic air grips the central and eastern U.S., bringing record-breaking cold, dangerous wind chills, and historic snowfall.