DNR - Swimming Facilities - A major list of swimming beaches and pools managed by the state and provide here by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, with a clickable list of lakes, beaches, marinas and creeks leading to photos and more info on attractions, facilities and contact details.

Chicago Park District: Swim Report - General information on the city's more than two dozen lakefront beaches with an asterick noting handicapped access, plus links that lead to photos and more on amenities, activities and contact info.

Illinois Beach State Park - Into the Wild - Archived feature article from Chicago Wilderness Magazine including a map, driving directions and major attractions at one of Illinois' most popular recreation spots.

Treasures of Little Egypt - Southern Illinois Beaches - Information, pictures & descriptions on swimming beaches at in and around Carbondale including Cedar Lake, Crab Orchard Beach & Campus Lake.

Clinton, IL - Clinton Lake - Central Illinois' major recreation area with fishing, swimming, water skiing, boating and hiking, a 1,000-foot sandy beach, with driving directions.

Forest Park Beach - A photo, general description and more info in downloadable PDF files relating to upcoming summer events, beach rules and regulations, reservation form.

Glencoe Beach - Information-packed page with details on daily rates, season tokens, sailboat and windsurfer rentals, catamaran and sunfish sailing lessons, map & pictures of Lake Michigan's popular North Shore beach.

Evanston Beaches - Information on beach hours and daily/season passes with locations for all five Evanston Beaches including Lighthouse Beach, Clark Street, Dempster/Greenwood, Lee Street and South Boulevard Beaches, together with info on the pet-friendly dog beach near Church Street.

I Fish Illinois - One-stop browsing for fishing lakes throughout Illinois including information on what's biting where, related amenities and nearby attractions.

Great Lakes Beachcast - Find out about beach water quality, beach closings, and related facts & information for all state shore communities fronting the Great Lakes.

Illinois Summer Shore Calendar:

also see -> Illinois Travel Guide | Illinois Wineries