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Deer Nursery, Fireworks Mesmerize Boy And A 'New Momma': IL In Photos

This week's photo roundup from across Illinois.

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Judy Sora, of River Forest, tells us her yard has become a "deer nursery." (Photo by Judy Sora)

ILLINOIS — Take a look through this set of images from across Illinois. We're seeing many great opportunities for readers to get some memorable photographs throughout the state this spring.

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Penny Hoffman sent in a photo of her grandson taken by her daughter-in-law enjoying some fireworks in Huntley.

S. Kryski photographed this female red-winged blackbird on the Fox River in Oswego.

John Wieland got this great nature shot of "a new Momma taking her flock for swimming lessons" in Buffalo Grove.

Tom Welsh photographed this bluejay on his fence.

Lynette Halka-Peel sent us this photo she took of people hiking at Fort Sheridan in Lake County. "So many people do not know the beauty of our forests and natural areas, and it's totally free," said Halka-Peel, who is the hike leader of the Chicagoland Trailblazers Hiking group.

Maralee Parker, of Elgin, saw this mourning dove resting on her deck and grabbed her camera.

Mary Marzalik submitted a photo she took of "The Goose Family" enjoying Memorial Day on the Fox River.

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