Blackberry For Baby, Garden Gnome And Raccoon Climbing: 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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Bill Beranek took this photo of his dog, Prudence.

Jenn Selvick, of St Charles, took this photo of a sunflower in her backyard garden.

Jody Moreen, of Geneva, submitted this photo she took of a garden gnome "admiring the hostas" at her seasonal cottage at Good Templar Park.

Lynn Wesley, of Orland Park, photographed this coyote she said was "waiting patiently for dinner."

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Diane Hiller, of Darien, took a colorful photo of some hollyhocks in her garden.

Sue Onderisin sent us this photo she took of a fawn in Channahon.

Sue Marines got this great shot of an eagle in a pond area by the west fork at the Techny Basin.

Here's a pretty photo, taken by Kathleen Bovid, in Lakeview.

Kathy Musselman, of Lemont, saw a mama raccoon teaching her babies how to climb trees and grabbed the camera for this amazing photograph.