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Bunny's Close-Up, A Busy Bee And A Peaceful Waterfall: IL In Photos

This week's photo roundup from across Illinois.

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John Mastalerz submitted this incredible photograph he recently got of a bumble bee. (JOHN MASTALERZ)

Fall continues with its colorful foliage, crisp mornings and plenty of picture-perfect moments across the state.

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Heather and David Arndt, of Bolingbrook, had to grab their cameras when they saw this bunny and others in the backyard.

Sue Niccolai, of Willowbrook, caught this gorgeous sunrise while letting her dog, Stanley, out in the backyard.

Cathy Rehr, of Lockport, photographed this super generation monarch caterpillar on a butterfly weed milkweed plant.

Tess Ross took this photograph while at Anderson Japanese Gardens in Rockford.

Joel McCloskey took this photo of a Monarch butterfly on a Blazing Star native plant at Union Ridge Cemetery in Chicago.

Renee Crowley got this amazing shot while in New Lenox.

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