Camouflaged Owl, Friendly Fox And Spring Sports Begin: 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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Lorenzo Esqueda sent in this photograph he took around the Metra train tracks and coach yard in Joliet.

Deborah Brazel photographed these two "enjoying the warm days."

Barbara Miller saw this fox near her house in Willow Springs and got a great shot. "Several have been in the area for months now," she tells us. "We enjoy seeing them."

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Ann-Marie Aiello sent in this photo she took of a sunset over the water in Wilmington. "So thankful for beautiful days ahead," she tells us.

Marianne Myrick grabbed her camera and got this amazing nature photo of a Great Blue Heron at the Morton Arboretum.

Gary Bahnick, of Batavia, photographed the fog at a bridge on a recent walk along the Riverwalk.

Al Benson submitted this sports photo he took of Aurora University women's lacrosse midfielder Brianna Peck, center, who scored three goals last Saturday as the AU Spartans beat visiting Illinois Wesleyan, 10-7, at Spartan Athletic Park in Montgomery in the season opener for both teams.