What makes a lake 'magical'? I am guessing the answer would be different for just about everyone. There is one lake in Illinois that was given the honor of being named "the most magical" and it's probably one you'd never ever think of, but maybe should.
Here's a fun fact for those who love bald eagles: There's only one state that has more wintering bald eagles than Illinois does, and that's Alaska. With few of us having the time or resources to put together an eagle watching trip to Alaska, don't worry, because Illinois has plenty of eagles for you to see.
Twenty-six cases of Listeria-related illness and two deaths have been linked to the recalled dairy products that include cheeses, sour cream, and yogurts.
For the first time in 221 years a rare cicada emergence will take place in Illinois in 2024. While you may be tempted to eat them, they could be deadly for some.
I saw a report the other day that said Illinois could be covered with hundreds of thousands of cicadas in a few months, but that report was totally wrong. Illinois is going to literally see not millions, not billions, but trillions of cicadas. You could actually have hundreds of thousands just in your yard alone.