Wednesday, April 30, 2025

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cicada-watch-2024
  • by david hall
Celebrate the 2024 cicada emergence at these events in the Chicago area

Sensory walks, a campfire feast and learning sessions with scientists are just some of the ways Illinoisans and out-of-towners alike can celebrate the historic double emergence of the 13-year and 17-year cicadas.

environment
  • by david hall
Chicago summer forecast: Less extreme heat, not as much wildfire smoke as last year, muggier

Drifting smoke from fires across North America are still expected to cause air pollution in Chicago, but experts say it's likely to be milder than what caused last year’s thick haze and dangerous air quality.

environment
  • by david hall
Could pair of plovers become lovebirds at Montrose Beach?

Searocket, a female piping plover, was seen at the beach Wednesday morning. Birders are hopeful for a match after they saw the pair near each other, which they say is a good sign.

cicada-watch-2024
  • by david hall
'One in a million' blue-eyed cicadas found throughout Chicago area

The extremely rare bugs were found this week in Beverly, Orland Park and Warrenville. One was donated to the Field Museum.