The hum of a leaf blower, the groan of a lawn mower or the sound of a weedwacker. Why is lawn equipment so loud? Well, if you’ve fallen victim to a neighbor’s loud landscaping at odd hours, you’re ...

Is your neighbor's noise affecting your peace? Local ordinances exist to prevent excessive sound from invading your home. Noises like music blaring and lawn mowers roaring are all addressed in the ...

Update: The first cicadas in the Chicago area have emerged! Our latest story can be found here. Our original story can be found below. Much has been said about the historic 2024 cicada emergence - ...

The noise level of cicadas in our area has been deafening at times, particularly during warm, sunny afternoons. The bugs have reached 90 decibels in places; it’s like standing next to a food blender ...