'Cicada-geddon': How close are we to the 2024 cicada explosion?
Discover precisely when to anticipate the emergence of trillions of cicadas across 17 states.
Chicago solar eclipse map: Path through Illinois, peak times on April 8
Check out these maps to help you prepare for the moment the moon covers the sun during the solar eclipse on Monday.
2024 Solar Eclipse: Short-term rentals along path of totality almost completely booked
Short-term rentals along the path of totality for the April 8th solar eclipse are nearly completely booked, according to a new report.
How to check your eclipse glasses to make sure they work
Before you take your eclipse glasses out to the main event, you should make sure they're safe to use.
How much are you spending for the eclipse? Here’s what Americans are saying
If you live in the right spot, experiencing the eclipse is virtually a free activity. But data is suggesting people are willing to spend to make this a special experience. Are you?
Chicago Solar Eclipse 2024: Where and when to see path of totality on April 8
While Chicago won't be in the path of totality, the solar eclipse on April 8 is expected to offer a breathtaking show in the city.
The great April eclipse: All you need to know
How can you tell if eclipse glasses are safe? What's the best place to watch the eclipse? Why is this eclipse special? We've got answers.
Gray wolf shot by Michigan hunter in rare Lower Peninsula sighting for species
It's been a hundred years since a wolf has been seen this far south in Michigan. “You have much better luck of getting struck by lightning than seeing one in Calhoun County again," a biologist said.
Solar eclipse countdown underway across the country
More than 31 million people, from Texas to Maine, will be in a prime location to witness a total solar eclipse. In Chicago, we'll still be able to see a partial eclipse. The eclipse will occur at different times in each state on Monday.
Solar eclipse 2024 food deals and freebies that can’t be overshadowed
The total solar eclipse is taking place on April 8, 2024, and businesses are celebrating the rare celestial event with food deals and freebies.
New York inmates sue to watch solar eclipse after state enacts prison lock downs
New York inmates are filing a lawsuit against the state corrections department for implementing lockdowns in prisons during the upcoming total solar eclipse on Monday.
Eclipse viewers camping out in strangers’ backyards to get a glimpse
People from Texas to Vermont are preparing for next week’s eclipse, and they’re about to get a whole lot of company.
States prepare extravagant celebrations for upcoming solar eclipse
We're now just a week away from the solar eclipse, and lots of states are pulling out all the stops to make sure everyone can enjoy. Alexis McAdams takes a look at some of the biggest party plans around the country.
Why you should bring a colander to watch the solar eclipse
The Great North American Eclipse will happen on April 8, 2024 and something in your kitchen could help you make the most it.
16 of the coolest places to watch the solar eclipse
From the adrenaline junkies to the science fanatics to the hopeless romantics, there’s something for everyone this total solar eclipse.
Cicada invasion: Unusual double dose expected to hit the US
Cicada season comes around once every 13 to 17 years but this summer, an unusual double dose is about to hit, first in the south and then here in Illinois and crossing into our neighboring states.
What an eclipse looks like from space, and why you should see one (from Earth)
Would you rather see an eclipse from space or from here on Earth? Here’s the perspective of one of the few human beings who has done both.
How to get the best view of the solar eclipse
Where will the eclipse be in the sky? Here are some tips, tricks, and tools to help you figure it out ahead of time so you can get the best view.
Solar eclipse countdown: What to know with 1 week to go
The total solar eclipse on April 8, 2024 is now just a few days away. Millions of people will be able to step outside and see a very rare spectacle: The moon moving in front of the sun, either partially or completely blocking its light.
Eclipses of the past were calamitous, not celebratory
The word "eclipse" comes from the Latin word "eclipsis," which is derived from the Greek "ekleipsis,” which actually means "abandonment" or "a forsaking.”