Bird Swing Break, An Iconic Smokestack And Summer Evening Walk: 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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Clark Maxwell submitted this photograph he took of a musical performance at the Cue for a Cause in Elmhurst.

Kiersten Wheeler, of Hinsdale, photographed this gorgeous swallowtail butterfly enjoying the impatiens on her back deck.

Gloria Lopez photographed the iconic 80-foot smokestack remaining from the Grayslake Gelatin Company.

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Cynthia Bowdre sent in this photograph she took of a 1979 Pontiac Trans Am at the Prison City Kruisers Cops & Rodders car show in Joliet.

John Fernbach, of Brookdale, tells us this praying mantis was overseeing some yard work.

Lisa Ryan was taking a summer evening walk at the Chicago Botanical Garden when she got this great shot.

Kirsten Honiotes captured the sun setting over Joliet West High School from her third level balcony.