For the first time, Illinois has a state mushroom, thanks in large part to a group of students from Chicago's western suburbs. Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed Senate Bill 3514 into law in August.

(WBBM NEWSRADIO) -- Illinois has had medical cannabis for years. Magic mushrooms could be next, if a suburban state lawmaker has her way. Under a bill sponsored by Sen. Rachel Ventura, D-Joliet ...

The Maitake mushroom (Grifola frondosa) is an edible and medicinal fungus that grows wild in Japan, China, and North America under oak, elm, or maple trees. The mushroom has only gained popularity ...

Cultivated fresh mushrooms are available all year. Wild mushrooms are at their peak in autumn although some, such as morels, are found in spring. Dried mushrooms are available all year round.

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Many varieties of mushrooms grow during the winter season. On the middle shelf, from left, are Lion’s mane, pink oyster, combo tooth lions mane, and blue oyster. Baris Sonmez, seated ...

Mushrooms should be stored in a breathable container. Condensation can cause them to spoil more quickly. A paper bag, or a damp paper towel, covering the mushrooms will help them stay fresh for ...

This story appears in the March 2018 issue of National Geographic magazine. Mushrooms are everywhere — on forest floors, in gardens, in networks connecting below our feet. The largest organism ...

To graduate, Illinois high school students must take four years of language arts, three years of math, and one year of art, music, foreign language or vocational education, among other requirements.

CHICAGO (CBS) --Tuesday, Nov. 5, is Election Day across the nation, but there are several early voting options available for voters in Illinois before then. Candidates for federal, state ...

CHICAGO (CBS) -- The deadline has passed for Illinois voters to register to vote by mail or online in the 2024 presidential election, but voters will still be able to register in person when early ...