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Summer outlook: Illinois could be in for cool, rainy summer
The OldFarmers’ Almanac has released its summer weather outlook, and unfortunately for Illinois it looks like it will be a cool and rainy summer. The prediction for nearly all of Illinois, including Springfield, Peoria, Rockford and Chicago, appears to be on the cooler and wetter side of things. There are western parts of Illinois that could be hotter and drier, according to the prediction.
Are you ready for cicadas to arrive in northern Illinois? Here's what's coming and when
When periodical cicadas appear in Illinois this month, they will mostly be from one of two groups in a rare dual emergence — an event unseen since 1803. The southern half of Illinois will see the appearance of Brood XIX, also known as the Great Southern Brood, which emerges every 13 years. (In addition, some early arrivals from the Mississippi Valley Brood may emerge.) The upper half of the state — including Chicago, Rockford and Peoria — will see Brood XIII, the Northern Illinois Brood, on a 17-year cycle.
Illinois quick hits: Gang violence disrupts Cinco De May parade
Gang violence disrupts Cinco De May parade A Cinco De May parade was disrupted on Sunday due to gang violence. ShotSpotter alerted the Chicago Police Department that there was gunfire in the area. Video showed rival gangs along the parade route flashing signs from the crowds. Chicago police said 25 gang members were taken into custody. Local officials announced that the parade had been canceled, but organizers said the parade was rerouted and went on as planned. ...
Gun incidents at Illinois schools skyrocket
Data: David Riedman, K-12 School Shooting Database; Note: Firearm incident defined as when a gun is brandished with intent to shoot or fired, or when a bullet hits school property; Chart: Axios VisualsK-12 schools in the U.S. saw 1,468 firearm incidents in the decade ending in 2023, a 324% increase from the prior decade's 346 incidents.In Illinois, there were 145 incidents, ranking us fourth behind California, Texas and Florida.That's per the K-12 School Shooting Database, an open-source research project attempting to quantify gun incidents at grade schools.How it works: The group defines "incidents" as instances when a gun is fired...
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