Cat Loves Christmas, Squirrel On Man's Head And Big Eyes: 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 fall.

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Elizabeth Ness, of Braidwood, sent in this photo of Salle Sue, her Frenchton, who is 9 weeks old. She said this was the dog's first week home.

Vinny Mehta, of Aurora, has been raising an orphaned squirrel before it was ready to be released. This photo was taken near Waubonsie High School.

Michelle Galli got this "appropriate sky for a spooky night" on Halloween in Joliet.

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Budd Bieber, of Oswego, sent in this photograph he took of his kitten, Bailey.

Cheryl L. Baranski got this amazing shot on the Ferris wheel at the Brookfield Zoo.

John Ivers was taking a morning walk in Independence Grove when he got this photo.

Linda McElrath said she stopped for a minute at Pilcher Park in Joliet when she caught these "beautiful big eyes" looking at her from a few feet away." She even posed for me," McElrath tells us.