How to keep the air inside your home clean during wildfires

When the air is smoky from burning wildfires, health experts say to stay indoors. But there are steps you should take to keep ...
NPR Illinois

A bug commonly sold at pet stores is helping scientists with a vexing task

The larvae of a beetle native to South and Central America, the critters are the perfect solution to sticky problem: How to ...

Greenville and this SC city among the worst for bed bugs in US

Bed bugs are small, reddish-brown insects that spread by hitchhiking on luggage and clothing. Two South Carolina cities were ...
Journal Star

Chicago named worst city for bed bugs (again). See where Peoria ranked

Travelers in Illinois may want to double check under their sheets, as pest control company Orkin named several areas among the worst for bed bugs. In fact, Chicago topped the list, with a couple other ...

Chicago is the nation’s worst city for bed bugs, Orkin report finds

National pest control company Orkin has once again released its rankings of the cities suffering from an increase in bed bug ...

Bed bugs are spreading — these cities rank highest

Chicago has once again been ranked the worst U.S. city for bed bugs, according to Orkin’s 2026 Bed Bug Cities List.
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Chicago Tops Orkin's 2026 Bed Bug Cities List Again as Vacation Hot Spots Climb the Ranks

Newcomers like Tampa and Myrtle Beach reinforce importance of pest preparedness ahead of busy travel season ATLANTA, July 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- As summer travel ramps up, Orkin's 2026 Bed Bug Cities ...
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Ross Barney Architects’ revitalization of a Chicago commercial corridor makes space for future generations

During the Great Recession, politicians, eager to earn the favor of everyday Americans amid one of the greatest financial disasters in the country’s history, crafted a specific dichotomy: Wall Street ...
Bisnow

Chicago Bears Will Move Stadium To Indiana

After years of speculation, the Chicago Bears have decided where to develop their new stadium, and the result isn't in Illinois' favor. The team's board of directors met Thursday and voted to move ...
The New York Times

Joe Sedelmaier, Auteur Behind ‘Where’s the Beef?’ Ad, Dies at 92

He directed nearly 1,000 comedic commercials, including a much-quoted spot for Wendy’s and one for FedEx featuring a manic speed talker. Quality Is Our Recipe, LLC / The Wendy’s CompanyCredit ...
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‘Where’s the beef?’ director Joe Sedelmaier, known for using regular people in his TV commercials, dead at 92

Director Joe Sedelmaier, a giant in the world of television commercials whose style was as identifiable as spotting a Wes Anderson film, died of natural causes at home in Lincoln Park Friday in his ...
Athlon Sports

Craig Counsell Announces Alex Bregman News After Removal From Cubs Lineup

Chicago Cubs third baseman Alex Bregman will miss his first game of the season on Tuesday. Alex Bregman’s tenure with the Chicago Cubs is not off to the start either envisioned. Bregman signed a ...