great lakes

Think about it, unlike all the other Great Lakes, there's no major city anywhere on Lake Huron.

I assumed that goldfish were one of the most harmless pets you could own. Boy, was I wrong. Illinois residents are being warned that these tiny little adorable fish could kill the Great Lakes.

The lake known for being unbearably cold may be on the verge of losing that reputation.

The Great Lakes are a popular tourist destination each summer, but be careful, you could encounter ghosts of shipwrecks past while enjoying time on these waters.

Here are some fun and fascinating facts about the five Great Lakes that you've probably never heard before.

We've all heard the tired old adage about there being only two seasons in Illinois; winter and road construction. Well, go ahead an add another one: Skarping Season. First, you'll need an invasive species like...oh, I don't know...let's go with the Asian carp. Then, you'll need a few boats, some sports equipment, and maybe a few hundred beers.

It seems like the effort to stop Asian carp from reaching the Great Lakes has been going on forever. And, unfortunately, it appears it will continue for a while. Since DNA from the fish was discovered in Chicago-area waterways in 2009, an advisory panel has been debating possible solutions...

CHICAGO (AP) — The U.S. Court of Appeals in Chicago has upheld a lower court ruling dismissing a lawsuit filed by five states seeking the placement of barriers to keep Asian carp from invading the Great Lakes. Michigan, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Ohio and Pennsylvania claim the U...