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Cicadas swarm Illinois in record 17 year emergence
Swarms of billions of cicadas crawl from 17 years underground in Illinois, rising on trees and covering people, with red eyes and loud buzzing. Biologist Gene Kritsky calls the spectacle biblical as trillions fill the air, on trees, faces and clothing across Ryerson Conservation Area near Chicago. The 2024 emergence is a rare national event lasting weeks longer than recent wonders.
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Ryerson
Chicago
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Carolyn Kaster
Associated Press
Lincoln Log Cabin
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