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'Cicada enthusiasts' from Norway make 4K mile trek just to see rare bug phenomenon
Two men flew 4,000 miles to Illinois for a road trip to experience the cicadas. “We come all the way from Norway just to experience this phenomenon, and we both work at the Norwegian Institute for Nature Research,” Arnstein said.
Safety First! 10 Must-Know Pool Safety Tips for Illinois Parents
It's going to be a hot summer in Illinois, which means taking a dip in your backyard pool is an absolute must! There are some safety tips you should be aware of, though. I have seen so many news reports about kids drowning in their family pools and summer isn't even here yet. As the weather gets warmer in Illinois, there will be a rise in drownings across the state.
Here’s Why We Think Illinois Restaurants Are On Triple D’s Naughty List
Does Guy Fieri have some outstanding parking tickets or something?. What gives when it comes to featuring Illinois restaurants on the long-running TV show Diners, Drive-Ins & Dives?. Don't get me wrong; Triple D has been in the Land of Lincoln numerous times throughout the award-winning show's run. It's just...
How long will cicadas last in Illinois? What to expect with 2024 emergence
The emergence of cicadas has begun in force across much of the Chicago area, but now that it has started, many are wondering: how long will it last?. That all depends on the life cycle of a cicada -- and how long it takes for the final cicadas to begin their trek out from underground.
Illinois Cicadas 2024: Do dead cicadas smell bad?
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — If you get cicadas in your yard (or home) this summer, you’ll probably know it by both their distinctive sound and the “putrid, rotting smell” they leave behind as they die. Billions of cicadas are emerging across Illinois in a rare double emergence that hasn’t happened in 221 years. Brood XIII […]
3 Important Things To Do When Cicada Brood X LEAVES Illinois
This weekend I saw many friends who live in the Rockford area share pics and videos of hundreds of cicadas in their yard and trees. I was skeptical about all the cicadas that were supposed to come. But none of these were here yesterday. We’ve counted well over 100 in a sunny corner of our yard. Climbing up anything they can.
9 Refreshing Sweet Treats Illinoisans Crave During Summer
Summer in Illinois is like a big warm hug from Grandma, and what's a hug without some sweet treats to beat the heat?. As the days get warmer and school gets out for summer break, it's not uncommon to crave a refreshing dessert just about every day. For some reason, I love making root beer floats during the hottest days of the summer. It gives me instant flashbacks to my childhood with the neighbor kids!
9 Refreshing Sweet Treats Illinoisans Crave During Summer
Summer in Illinois is like a big warm hug from Grandma, and what's a hug without some sweet treats to beat the heat?. As the days get warmer and school gets out for summer break, it's not uncommon to crave a refreshing dessert just about every day. For some reason, I love making root beer floats during the hottest days of the summer. It gives me instant flashbacks to my childhood with the neighbor kids!
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