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When are cicadas coming to Chicago?
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 and Peoria — will see Brood XIII, the Northern Illinois Brood, on a 17-year cycle.
Parts of central Illinois hit by golf ball sized hail
Not everyone saw severe weather Thursday afternoon but areas that did see it had big hail and ominous “Shelf clouds” which are long, horizontal clouds ahead of a line of thunderstorms. Western Fulton County was hard hit with nearly 2-inch hail. Strong winds bent power poles along Route 136 near Table Grove. By the time the storms moved east of the Illinois River, the severe weather had decreased. This system is part of an active weather pattern which could bring a couple of strong storms Saturday afternoon with better chances for severe early next week.
‘This was a very rare and catastrophic event for the state:’ NWS, ISP reflect on deadly I-55 dust storm crash one year later
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Ill. (WCIA) – When drivers traveled on I-55 south of Springfield on May 1, 2023, they faced more than just typical traffic: a wall of dust blanketed the highway. “In my experience, I have seen certain instances such as this,” said Ryan Starrick, Illinois State Police (ISP) southern region command major. “That would […]
On the market: 3-bedroom Springfield home has open floor plan, upgraded hardwood floors
Description: This single-family home is part of a cozy duplex located in Kreston Place and offers 1,717 square feet of space. Designed with a zero-entry front and an open floor plan this home was made with accessibility for anyone. The home has three bedrooms, two bathrooms, maple cabinets, a wine rack and fridge, double oven and stainless-steel appliances. This house was built in 2015 but has many upgrades including new vessel sinks and granite countertops in both bathrooms. Plus, upgraded carpeting and hardwood floors throughout the house and a corner gas fireplace in the living room. The house also has a fully covered back deck with no backyard neighbors. Opportunity to buy the house fully furnished.
A year after guilty verdict, no sentencing in sight for ex-ComEd leaders
(The Center Square) – When a jury convicted four former Commonwealth Edison leaders and lobbyists in a corruption case centered around a top state lawmaker, they hoped to send a message to Springfield that corruption wouldn’t be tolerated. “We’re tired of political corruption,” juror Amanda Schnitker Sayers said after weeks of testimony and days of […]
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