How to stay safe from ticks
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As the weather gets nicer, you'll need to pay extra attention when you're in wooded areas to keep yourself safe from ticks.

Significant challenges remain before NASA attempts to launch humans into space during future Artemis mission

NASA previously announced the earliest Artemis II could launch would be September 2025. The report said by launch date, NASA will have spent more than $55 billion on the program. Premature preparation of the Space Launch System could lead to increased delays beyond the 2025 launch date.

The Eta Aquarid meteor shower peaks this weekend: Where and how to watch

The Eta Aquarid meteor shower, originating from comet 1P/Halley's debris, will reach its peak this weekend, offering stargazers a celestial spectacle with up to 50 shooting stars per hour.

Teacher captures images of 'very rare' bird never before seen in US

An amateur photographer captured a subject in Oregon last week that has bird lovers chirping — as it's said to be the first U.S. sighting of this particular species.

Cicada invasion inspiring Illinois artists and insect advocates
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Illinois is highly anticipating the arrival of the cicadas. And while some are dreading the thousands that will be converging in our areas, others are appreciating them for their uniqueness and turning them into art. Photographer Lori Sapio and Nina Salem, owner of the Insect Asylum, discuss their projects that help to promote cicada appreciation.

Wrigley's breeze, Guaranteed Rate's heat: How climate change is impacting baseball in Chicago

With the start of this year's Crosstown Classic just a month away, the Cubs and White Sox have more to worry about than just each other. Mother Nature is also upping her game.

Monitor lizards lounge at Brookfield Zoo Chicago
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FOX 32's Natalie Bomke heads over to Brookfield Zoo Chicago to learn more about monitor lizards.

Cicadas 2024: May arrives, bringing billions of noisy bugs with it

The cicada-geddon is upon us, and while some states have seen these critters arrive earlier than expected, they better buckle up because billions, if not trillions, more are coming.

NASA captures Horsehead Nebula 'mane' in finest, clearest detail to date

NASA's James Webb Space Telescope has recently provided unprecedented clarity with its images of the Horsehead Nebula, a distinctive cosmic object in the constellation Orion.

How the Chicago area is preparing for the cicada invasion
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FOX 32's Joanie Lum visits The Morton Arboretum to learn more about the new broods of cicadas and how they impact our local environment.

Watch: Cicadas appear on trees in parts of US

Video shared of cicadas stuck to tree trunks have begun circulating on social media as the emergence of two broods begins.

Ohio teen pulls in 'massive' 101-pound blue catfish setting new state record

The high school sophomore from New Richmond, Ohio, pulled in a potentially record blue catfish from the backwaters of the Ohio River while jugline fishing with her dad.

Chicago-area bakery brings back Cicada Cakes after 17-year hiatus

A rare double emergence of cicadas is coming to Illinois in a few short weeks and one Chicago-area bakery has a unique way of celebrating. 

Cicada Cakes return to Chicago-area bakery after 17-year hiatus
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Bent Fork Bakery in Highwood is brining back their Cicada Cakes this week. They cupcake-size cakes will be available beginning May 1. They are $3 each.