Birds Of A Feather, Twinkling Lights And Waterdrop Magic: 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.

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Maria Danahe Rodriguez sent us this photo she took at Shaganaskee Slough in Willow Springs.

Jim Kresach, of Flossmoor, photographed his grandson "twinkling the lights" in the backyard.

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Betty Bogda, of Yorkville, shot this great photograph of a drop of water on a maple tree twig in her yard. She noted that you can see the barn upside down in the drop of water.

Joe McGuire captured this image of an eagle at Rock Run preserve at the Will County Forest Preserve on Route 6 and Young Street in Joliet.

Thank you for all the beautiful photo submissions!