While it's tragic and alarming to see a massive die-off, it's not uncommon for birds that travel in such large populations.

The largest concentrations of sick mergansers were found Saturday at North Avenue Beach and Oak Street Beach. Other birds ...

Chicago Bird Collision Monitors advised residents who happen upon them to avoid handling birds with avian influenza symptoms ...

Ever wondered how Lake Michigan influences Chicago's winters? 🌨️ The interplay between the lake and snowfall creates some ...

H5N1 bird flu — have been found along the shores of Lake Michigan in the Chicago area, prompting warnings from area health ...

Stunning satellite imagery reveals the aftermath of a deep freeze in Chicago, showcasing ice formations on Lake Michigan and ...

A group of hearty souls gathered at Forest Park Beach in Lake Forest Saturday morning to plunge into the freezing waters of Lake Michigan for a cause.

KENSOSHA, Wis. (CBS 58) -- Hundreds of dead birds are washing up on the shoreline of Lake Michigan due to bird flu, according to one leader of a Chicago-based group monitoring the situation.

Officials urged residents of the Chicago area not to touch -- or let their pets touch -- dead or sick birds as a bird flu ...

In recent years, the Chicago River itself has undergone a renaissance, from a lifeless industrial waterway into a vibrant ...

Dozens of dead and sick birds are washing ashore on Lake Michigan beaches in Illinois and Wisconsin, suspected of having the bird flu, according to state officials.

Reports of dead birds washing up on beaches along Lake Michigan are sparking new fears over bird flu. Over the weekend, ...