Recent Maps of Illinois Bed Bug Reports are Terrifying

I wouldn't look at this recent reports of bed bugs in Illinois if I were you, but you obviously did anyway, so that probably means you're about to travel and you might have concerns about places in the Land of Lincoln you might stop at. Spoiler Alert: you are right to be afraid...so very very afraid.

There are actually three different bed bug report maps that you might want to look at that show Illinois has a real bed bug problem. There's one from Mattress Clarity that compares Illinois to the rest of America. All of those dots on the map are a problem.

The Bed Bug Registry shows Chicago, Illinois specifically including very recent bed bug reports for the Windy City.

Finally, the most recent update from Bed Bug Reports shows THIS many reports from motel/hotel customers in Illinois.

When you travel, you often have no choice but to stay in a hotel/motel when you don't have willing friends or family in Illinois that can give you a place to sleep. This is a reminder to always insist on inspecting the room before you confirm that reservation. You can never be too safe as no one wants bed bugs as part of their vacation memories.