dangerous Illinois plants

You probably know all about poison ivy, poison oak, and maybe even poison hemlock, but how much do you know about a blooming Illinois plant that can give you pain like you've never felt before?

Springtime going into summer in Illinois means lots of blooming plants and flowers, and most of them are harmless. However, there's one particular plant that's currently blooming in Illinois that can cause you all sorts of health problems, up to and including death. Here's what to look for.

It's weird how we look at things. Tell someone who loves spicy food that a local restaurant has a certain dish will make them feel like they're on fire, and they'll find a way to get to that joint for a plateful just as fast as they can (myself included).