While we don’t know the exact timing of when the cicadas in Illinois will emerge, there are a few clues to look for and one is right under your feet.
Two periodical cicada broods are set to emerge from the ground in Illinois simultaneously this spring, marking a rare event that hasn't been seen in centuries.
Now that the solar eclipse in Illinois is behind us, it's time to look forward to the next rare phenomenon of 2024: Cicadas. But when exactly will they arrive?
With temperatures warming up and days getting longer, an upcoming historic emergence of two periodical cicada broods is rapidly approaching for the Chicago area.