A bill to designate the Calvatia Gigantea, known more commonly as the giant puffball mushroom, as the Illinois State Mushroom has passed both chambers and now awaits Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s signature.

Fiberglass giants have regained popularity because of social media; the 1992 book “The ... waitress hoisting a giant pie. The giant waitress is named Lumi, for the Illinois State Fair ...

"The giant puffball will now stand as a testament to the curiosity and determination of the bright students of Illinois, who have shown us that even the youngest among us can make a difference." ...

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed Senate Bill 3514 into law in August. The bill designates calvatia gigantea, commonly known as the "giant puffball," as the official state mushroom of Illinois.

WILMINGTON, Ill. (CBS) -- Dozens of people across Wilmington, Illinois bid farewell to the iconic Gemini Giant Wednesday, as it heads for a new home. Crews were seen Wednesday afternoon lifting ...