How loud do cicadas get?

Certain species of cicadas in North America can produce calls reaching levels of around 100 decibels or higher, akin to the noise produced by a lawnmower or a passing jet aircraft.

When will the cicadas emerge in Illinois?

Everyone is talking about the cicadas and the incoming swarm. Meteorologist Emily Wahls has come up with a 'Cicada-cast' to predict the date. Here's what we know.