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Cicadas are showing signs that they’re preparing to emerge very soon
CHICAGO (WBBM) – Nature experts in the Midwest are starting to see cicadas preparing for their massive emergence. There could be more of them than the world has seen in 200 years. Hundreds of trillions of cicadas will start appearing in May and live for about six weeks as part of a dual emergence.
Illinois grandfather celebrates $1 million Powerball win
CHICAGO (WMBD) — An Illinois man is celebrating after he won $1 million on a Powerball ticket he bought on the Illinois Lottery app in March. According to the Illinois Lottery, the man, who wished to remain anonymous, said he was checking to see if he had purchased a ticket for the most recent drawing when he saw that he won on an older ticket.
Will Cicadas Emerge in Illinois
Illinois is gearing up for the emergence of two broods of cicada’s with experts predicting billions of these insects to make their presence known across the state in late May and June. Some cicadas might even pop up earlier than expected, according to Allen Lawrence, an entomology expert at the Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum in Chicago.
College students, inmates and a nun: A unique book club meets at one of the nation’s largest jails
CHICAGO (AP) — For college senior Nana Ampofo, an unconventional book club inside one of the nation’s largest jails has transformed her career ambitions. Each week, the 22-year-old drives a van of her DePaul University peers to Cook County Jail to discuss books with inmates and recently, the well-known activist Sister Helen Prejean. Ampofo comes prepared […]
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Countryside puts dog park on hold, will require leashes in two parks. Spread the loveBy Steve Metsch The city of Countryside has put on hold building a dog park, but canines and their owners are still in store for a treat. The city council has unanimously approved a plan to permit dogs in City Park and Countryside Park this year. Previously, they were not allowed in the…
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