For the first time, Illinois has a state mushroom, thanks in large part to a group of students from Chicago's western suburbs.

Illinois has more than 30 state symbols. Some are easily recognizable, like the state flag; and others are more niche, like the state pie (pumpkin) or the state snack food (popcorn). Thanks to the ...

When do colors change in Illinois? The Prairie State's fall color season typically begins in northern Illinois by mid to late September, according to the Illinois Department of Natural Resources.

Students from the Prairie School of DuPage in Wheaton led the initiative to add a mushroom to the roster of Illinois state symbols.

For the first time, Illinois has a state mushroom, thanks in large part to a group of students from Chicago's western suburbs.

Experts provide insights on the vivid fall colors, mushrooms and the long dry spell as well as the divination of woolly bears.

The peak time for fall colors in Illinois is October. Don't miss out on the best fall foliage throughout the state.

I had read about the big woodland mushrooms, but had never actually gone out looking for them. What I remembered was that they were a mushroom that grew during late summer and early fall.

When do colors change in Illinois? The Prairie State's fall color season typically begins in northern Illinois by mid to late September, according to the Illinois Department of Natural Resources.

Illinois Check out 10 bird species you’ll likely catch at your Illinois feeder in late summer, fall ...