"Lake Michigan shall be known as Lake Illinois," Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker announced Friday, mocking President Donald Trump ...

The governor went on to say there will be an announcement next week regarding the Mississippi River as part of the joke.

Tongue firmly in cheek, the governor said his proclamation has been sent to Google "so the world's maps reflect this ...

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WILX) - Another body of water is getting a new name - at least according to Illinois. In a social media post, Governor JB Pritzker announced the changes come after decades of ...

That fireboat was docked at the Cherry St. Bridge, but later moved to the Menominee River ... bathymetric maps, which show how deep landforms go below sea level, in southern Lake Michigan.

Some of the coldest temperatures are expected in Montana, and avalanche warnings have been issued in Utah, Colorado and Washington.

Visit Miller Beach is partnering with NWI Thrive and the Legacy Foundation to seek to turn the new bike trail along Lake ...

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker jokingly announced plans to rename Lake Michigan to Lake Illinois ... announced with a straight face. Mississippi River — Pritzker is looking at you next.

Night - Clear. Winds from W to WNW at 9 to 10 mph (14.5 to 16.1 kph). The overnight low will be -5 °F (-20.6 °C). Mostly sunny with a high of 14 °F (-10 °C). Winds from W to WNW at 9 to 13 mph ...

Vigilance and preparation are important, say forecasters at the NWS, as wintry weather brings hazardous travel conditions.

Gov. J.B. Pritzker trolled President Donald Trump in a video Friday, joking that he would rename Lake Michigan to "Lake ...

Standing in front of a podium, Pritzker announced that he was issuing a proclamation to rename Lake Michigan. “I’m here today to make an important announcement,” Gov. Pritzk ...