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Up close and personal, cicadas display Nature's artwork. Discerning beholders find beauty in bugs.
With rich reds, gentle greens and basic blacks, Nature’s screaming, crawling artwork is the epitome of rare beauty — at least in the eyes of some beholders. To others, it may seem just creepy. It’s a colorful, ever-changing canvas of bugs. Lots of them. A once-in-221-year convergence of two broods of periodical cicadas are emerging at the same time. The big effect of the cicadas is the sheer numbers. Trillions are expected to populate 16 states by mid to late June. They can be overwhelming, messy and loud. But individually, up close and personal, a cicada has splashes of color, subtle shapes and that special something that some scientists and artists say translate to beauty. Even if to the average person it’s just a bug.
Dogs visit Central IL high school to help students de-stress ahead of finals
ARCOLA, Ill. (WCIA) — One Central Illinois High School is helping students clear their minds by bringing in pets. The American Heart Association says dogs can reduce stress, anxiety, and depression. The LCC K-9 Comfort Dog Ministry was contacted to visit Arcola High School on Friday. It’s a program that is free of charge to […]
Meet Nala: A Young, Affectionate Chihuahua Mix Ready for Adoption in Mattoon, IL
Name: nala Species: Chihuahua mixed Info: Dog, Female, Young, Small Characteristics: Friendly,Affectionate,Loyal,Gentle,Playful,Protective,Quiet Location: mattoon, IL, 61938 Description: She’s about 1 We have basic training to work through so she’s not available till the end of may. Working... Contact Email: jess112342@yahoo.com Phone: (217) 246-8745.
Celebrating Our Future: Lake Land College's Commencement Ceremony on May 10
Lake Land College will hold its annual Commencement Ceremony on May 10, 2024, at 6 p.m. in the Field House. The event will recognize over 600 students receiving degrees and certificates this spring, with more than 340 graduates expected to attend.
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