Double Rainbow, A Vintage-Style Street Lamp And The Bird Feeder Raider: 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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David Forlow, of Lake Bluff, tells us he took this photograph before the night before the Lake Bluff 4th of July parade.

Jami Flaws, of Burr Ridge, tells us, "We always have deer in our yard, but these two have been fun to watch this year. The whole neighborhood keeps an eye on them."

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Melissa Espinoza submitted this photo she took of an ornamental onion plant at the College of DuPage.

Veer Lavingia, of Elmhurst, tells us this photo was taken recently at sunset on the Prairie Path Main Stem. "This photo captures a quiet, beautiful moment in Elmhurst at dusk," Lavingia said. "The vintage-style street lamp stands in silhouette against the fading sky, its warm amber glow contrasting sharply with the cool blues above while blending seamlessly into the soft pinks and oranges near the horizon."

Ann-Marie Aiello, of Wilmington, got this great shot and said, "say hello to my little friend."

Rachel Real, of Hampshire, photographed this squirrel that had just raided her bird feeder and needed a rest.