Most of us know that the State Bird of Illinois is the Northern Cardinal, but did you know that Illinois also has a State Amphibian, Animal, Artifact, Exercise, Fish, Flower, Folk Dance, Fossil, Fruit, Insect, etc. It’s quite a list! The State Snack Food is one of my favorite comfort foods—popcorn! A grey, cold winter … Continue reading Naperville Gardener – Getting to Know Illinois Popcorn