The Illinois Department of Natural Resources has announced its plan to host a cicada-themed art show during the Illinois State Fair and is seeking entries from the public, looking for interpretations of cicadas or broods.
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Illinois Wants … Your Cicada-Themed Art for a State Fair Exhibit
May 20, 2024 0 CommentsWar Crimes Prosecutor Seeks Arrest of Israeli and Hamas Leaders, Including Netanyahu
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Michael Shannon Shines Bright in the Dark Tale ‘Turret’ From A Red Orchid Theatre: Review
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‘Are You Proud of Me Yet?’: Second City’s Latest Show Features Up-and-Coming Asian American Cast
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Hundreds of Bills Pass, Including Changes to Illinois’ Biometric Data Privacy Law
Other measures regulate garbage truck littering, allow yoga in schools
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Illinois Lawmakers Consider Tax Break for News Publishers, State-Sponsored Journalism Scholarships
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Pritzker Pledges to Expand Access to Mental Health Care in Illinois
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Your Guide to All Things Cicada: How Loud Will It Get? How Bad Will It Smell? And Everything You Didn’t Know to Ask
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Week in Review: Brandon Johnson’s First Year; Embattled CTA Chief Facing Calls to Quit
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Taking a Bite Out of Thanksgiving: Playwright Talks Native Humor, Chicago Audiences and Steppenwolf Run of Broadway Show
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Tick Season Has Arrived. Protect Yourself With These Tips
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