Basking In The Sun, Grandma's Farm And Window Visitor: 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 winter.

To have your photo potentially featured on Patch, send it to Eric DeGrechie at eric.degrechie@patch.com. We just ask that you make sure the photo you send is one you have taken personally, and allow Patch to use on all platforms. Include your name for credit and a brief description of the photo, including where it was taken.

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Al Benson sent in this photograph he took of Aurora University's Crystal Rios (left) and Wisconsin Lutheran's Sam Leisemann battling for a rebound in Aurora's 63-60 loss at Aurora on Feb. 4.

Martha Hernandez, of Joliet, got this great shot of a hawk eating some trash.

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Dorothy Coop sent in this photo taken by her son, Ryan Coop, 13, who took this photo at his grandmother's farm in Sparta.

Colleen O’Toole photographed this window visitor outside her home in Burr Ridge.

Thank you for all the beautiful photo submissions!