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Blue Angels Fly, TikTok Cat And A Wetlands Panoramic: IL In Photos

This week's photo roundup from across Illinois.

Reader Joe Kloptowsky submitted this photo he took of the U.S. Navy Blue Angels during the Chicago Air and Water Show.
Reader Joe Kloptowsky submitted this photo he took of the U.S. Navy Blue Angels during the Chicago Air and Water Show. (Photo by Joe Kloptowsky)

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.

To have your photo 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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Thomas Allen, of Lakewood, sent in this photo he took of his daughter's cat, Monroe James, while on vacation. Allen said to check out his TikTok account @thatorangecat for some laughs.

Adina Skwarski, of Orland Park, took this photograph of a cardinal visiting her garden.

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Vernie Vadnais photographed this great horned owl in Crystal Lake.

Chris Hargreaves shot this great panoramic of the Gateway Wetlands looking eastward in Bolingbrook.


Thank you for all the beautiful photo submissions!

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