Swimming

Remember that tag line from the movie, Jaws? "Just when you thought it was safe to back in the water?" Well, if you like these Illinois beaches you might think again.

The Center for Disease Control is warning people about the spread of a fecal parasite through swimming pools.

Parents everywhere are panicking over the possibility of their child 'dry drowning' this summer, but some doctors say the whole thing has been 'over-hyped'.

Since Sand Park Pool will be closed this Summer, several local agencies have banded together to offer new swim lesson options for families in Loves Park.

Last Summer I looked forward to Sunday every weekend. We all go to my friend Kim's house to grill, eat, drink, tan, swim, and be silly. Yesterday was a bit different.

Before the IHSA boys swimming sectional this Saturday, a local student riled up the crowd with his own rendition of the National Anthem.

As we head into Summer, it is time to be thinking about safety for kids as they head to the pool this summer. It is always sad to hear a child drown because someone wasn't watching them.

Turns out, we can't really blame the chlorine for turning our eyes red.

South Beloit is offering both Illinois and Wisconsin residents a new nature center where the Rock and Turtle Rivers converge.

Summer may not officially begin until June 21, but the weather is getting warm and pool time is here! Before you let the kids loose for all the water fun, remember that drowning really is silent. Here's some very important information on how to keep your kids safe around water this summer.