I wouldn't look at those recent reports of bed bugs in Illinois if I were you, but you obviously did anyway. So that probably means you're traveling and are worried about places in the Land of Lincoln you might stop. Spoiler alert: You have every reason to be scared… so very, very scared.

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

The Bed Bug Registry specifically highlights Chicago, Illinois, including the most current bed bug reports from the Windy City.

Finally, the latest update of Bed Bug Reports So much Reports from motel/hotel customers in Illinois.

When traveling, you often have no choice but to stay in a hotel/motel if you don't have friends or relatives in Illinois who can offer you a place to sleep. This is a reminder to always insist on inspecting the room before confirming the reservation. You can never be too safe, as no one wants bed bugs as part of their vacation memories.