Annular Eclipse, Golf Course Hawks And 'Day of the Dead': IL In Photos

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 summer.

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Wendy Waddick, of Campton Hills, told us she raised this newly emerged and released Monarch butterfly she had raised from an egg found on one of her milkweed plants. Waddick said the butterfly is "resting on a Zinnia flower, getting energy from the sun before flying off."

Steve Krok took this seasonal photo of a Halloween scene in Plainfield.

Budd Bieber, of Oswego, sent in this photograph he took of two hawks at Fox Bend Golf Course.

Susan Waughop, of unincorporated Willowbrook, found this praying mantis hanging out in the flowers.

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Gaby Valladolid took this photo at a "Day of the Dead" celebration. "I am looking forward to celebrating the 'Day of the Dead' with my family this year," Valladolid said. "We will display our "ofrenda" at our home in Romeoville. Celebrating our deceased loved ones is truly a joy." The holiday is Nov. 1 and Nov. 2.

Kurt Nelson, of Joliet, photographed this pretty tree in his front yard.

Lynn Wesley got this great shot of some fall foliage at Matthiessen State Park in Oglesby.

Francesca Miller, of Chicago Heights, photographed this busy bee in her garden.

Nan Rowell grabbed her camera and took this photo at the right time of the sun and moon in downtown Geneva.