Dog Smells The Flowers, Fall In Love And A Smiling Moon: 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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Gloria Lopez was saying goodbye to summer and hello to fall when she photographed these pumpkins in Grayslake.

Janelle Allen was shopping for flowers at Home Depot in Shorewood with her daughter when she was able to get this amazing shot.

Pamela Perry shared with us this photo she took of a Great Blue Heron at Skokie Lagoon.

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Sara Kuehner, of New Lenox, grabbed her camera and got this great shot at the Hickory Creek Preserve.

Valerie Rusin photographed this backyard visitor at her home in Oswego.

Ann-Marie Aiello said the moon was smiling down on her when she took it at Shadow Lakes in Wilmington.

Daniel Nonnemacher photographed a colorful sunset in downtown Wilmette.