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Bug bites in Chicago area might actually be from mites thanks to 2024 cicada invasion
If you have some unexpected bug bites in the Chicago area, they might actually be from mites stemming from this spring's cicada invasion, but how can you tell the difference?. An uptick in reports of itchy bites and rashes in the Chicago area could be related to a surge in mite populations in cicada egg nests laid during the historic 2024 emergence that saw billions of cicadas emerge at one time, experts said.
‘Surfer curtains’ haircut is newest trend amongst teen boys
CHICAGO — Broccoli cuts have been the predominant teen boy haircut in recent years. But now, the ‘surfer curtains’ haircut is gaining popularity. It’s a low maintenance trend with a few hair products and scrunching. Contemporary heartthrobs like Timothée Chalamet and Charles Melton have been sporting...
Unclaimed $100,000 Powerball ticket set to expire in September
CHICAGO, Ill. (WAND) — Check your Powerball lottery tickets; you may be a winner. The Illinois lottery is trying to find the owner of several unclaimed tickets, including one purchased almost a year ago at a Road Ranger in Loves Park. Winners have only a year to claim their...
Hundreds of black-crowned night herons nesting right about Lincoln Park Zoo
CHICAGO — Of all the animals at Lincoln Park Zoo, it’s the ‘uninvited’ ones that are creating a lot of buzz. Not only a buzz, but a high pierced shriek that comes from the tree tops as soon as you enter the gates of the zoo. And visitors can’t take their eyes off the creatures nesting above.
Food Truck Experts Claim This is By Far the Best One in Illinois
The world needs more food trucks. Illinois is fortunate to already have some great ones, but there is one that apparently rises above the rest according to food truck experts. It looks like this is a brand new ranking just shared this month by Best Food Trucks. They list what they believe are the 10 best food trucks in Illinois and this is the one that they have at #1. They specialize in this delicious food called arepas.
‘Fantastic’ Illinois Sandwich Joint Named the Best in the Entire State
Why mess around with second best when it comes to sandwiches?. You can have a boring old sandwich at home, but make it count if you go to a restaurant to look for one. A trip to this place would officially fall under the "make it count" banner. Some customers...
The Food Guy steps inside Chicago's newest steakhouse that has everyone talking
With the Democratic National Convention in town starting Monday, you can bet local steakhouses will be busy. That includes Tre Dita, a new establishment that's an option worth exploring. For the first portion of a two-part story, we visited the restaurant inside the St. Regis Hotel, and the theme is...
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