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 ...

Trip Advisor has named the best beaches in the world and one Michigan beach, Oval Beach on Lake Michigan, has made the list. Saugatuck-Douglas Convention and Visitor’s Bureau Director Lisa Mize doesn’ ...

I’m here today to make an important announcement,” Gov. Pritzker said in the video. “The world’s finest geographers, experts ...

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker jokingly announced that the name of Lake Michigan had been changed to "Lake Illinois," poking ...

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 ...

Altogether, the Great Lakes are seeing healthier ice coverage this year. Here's what to know about their current conditions.