Cute Critter, 4th Of July Spirit And A Smart Squirrel: 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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Sharon Guenther, of Oswego, sent us this photo she took of her granddaughter, Giulianna, on the 4th of July.

Rebecca Cochran, of South Plainfield, photographed this friendly friend who has figured out the squirrel-proof bird feeder located in the living room window.

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Tonia Walker got this sunset photo of the grainery in Frankfort, taken from the trolley barn parking lot.

Tim Gorman, of Palos Heights, shows the cicadas are back with this photo he took in his backyard.