Cicadas Illinois

Are you seeing a lot of dead cicadas? You’re not alone, but that might not mean the emergence in your area is coming to an end. It could mean cicadas are entering a new phase of the emergence.

There’s a deadly sexually transmitted disease, a fungus, that turns cicadas into zombies — and it’s already been detected in parts of the Midwest, experts said.

Chicago pizza lovers can turn cicada fears into a feast this month. Lou Malnati’s announced a free delivery deal on Monday for folks who don’t want to venture outside because of the numerous noisy insects. The same deal is featured prominently on Lou Malnati’s website for folks who missed the tweet. Cicada density varies greatly depending on where ...

Cicadas are still emerging across the Chicago area and Illinois, experts said, and the emergence could still continue for several days.

Illinoisans are getting creative with the cicada explosion many are currently experiencing, including one woman who photographed a hilarious “day in the life” of a cicada.

Have you ever seen what happens once a cicada emerges from the ground?

While cicada sightings are certainly on the rise in the Chicago area, some residents in area suburbs have reported seeing none at all.

Are you seeing white cicadas in your yard during the historic 2024 emergence in Illinois? You’re not alone.

An incredibly rare blue-eyed cicada found in Chicago’s suburbs will be preserved at the Field Museum, with scientists aiming to gain a greater understanding of the creature’s unique mutation.

The emergence of cicadas has begun in force across much of the Chicago area, but now that it has started, many are wondering: how long will it last?

Have you noticed that in a lot of cicada scenes reported since the historic 2024 emergence began, large clusters of the insects are seen swarming the same tree?

From close-up shots detailing the anatomy of a cicada to images of swarms emphasizing the massive scope, images showcased the cicada emergence beginning in the Chicago area and across Illinois.

Robiar Smith, CEO of R.B. Pest Solutions, explains what you can do to protect yourselves and your homes during the ongoing cicada emergence.