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Will cicadas hurt my garden? They won't eat your plants, but could cause some damage
While the cicada "boom" hasn't occurred just yet, you might be seeing some here and there. The noisy insects have begun appearing as part of the 17-year emergence, though they've yet to start coming out of the ground en masse. Cicadas typically emerge as the ground begins to warm in the spring and early summer, which is usually mid-to-late May and into June.
Fashionable accessories to protect yourself from cicadas
CHICAGO — The cicadas are coming! We’ve got elegant gear to protect yourself in style. The WGN Morning News team also discusses black forest cake, mushroom lights, and the Vanderbilt Mansion. Love the WGN Morning News? We love you, too. And you can have all the hijinks delivered...
TV show about a child robot brings the 1980’s cringe
CHICAGO — Is this one of the worst shows of the 80’s?. Vicki was a robot who lived with a family as their daughter and she’d ‘short circuit’ sometimes, which could be a little disturbing. The show lasted for four seasons. It may be listed...
Andrew McCarthy speaks about addiction at Haymarket Center gala
CHICAGO (CBS) -- The Haymarket Center is celebrating 47 years of community service with a special guest. Actor, director, and travel writer Andrew McCarthy sat down with CBS 2's Erika Sargent for a no-holds-barred discussion about his life and addiction at the organization's annual gala. McCarthy spoke about his own journey, revealing he started drinking as a teen and in his early 20s as his fame skyrocketed back when he was a member of the so-called Brat Pack and starred in a series of movies in the 80s. By the time he was 29, McCarthy says he realized he needed help. "There was...
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