Dog In The Hat, Beach Beauty And An Owl Loving Music: 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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Susan Milewski, of Downers Grove, sent in this photo she took of some goats and sheep at the Belmont Prairie.

Kelly Brecheen, of Channahon, took this photo of her son at the Lake Chaminwood Preserve. She calls it one of the "most underrated recreation areas in Channahon."

Kiki Pappas took this colorful photograph of some Gloriosa daisies in Des Plaines.

Adina Skwarski, of Orland Park, submitted this photo she took of a hummingbird in her yard.

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Liz Frostick submitted this great photograph she took at Gillson Beach in Wilmette.

Patti Nolan, of Crystal Lake, sent us this photo she took in the front yard flower garden at her home.

Bill Schultz, of Geneva, shot this photo following some heavy evening rains. "I thought it looked like "The Morning After Party Lights," Schultz said. The succulent is in a hanging basket in his backyard.

Walter Lesus took this mesmerizing photo at Silver Springs State Fish and Wildlife Area in Yorkville.

Nete A., of St. Charles, got this great shot of a female barn owl at Gray Willos Farm in Campton Hills. Nete said that when a band was playing during a picnic event, the owl was "boppin' her head to the music."