Duck Fam, Band Finale Concert And Harbinger Of Spring: 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 spring.

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Nicole Castagna sent us this photo she took of the band finale concert at Homewood-Flossmoor High School's Mall Auditorium. Castagna said the event included performances by the school's concert band, wind ensemble and symphonic band, as well as a presentation of awards to graduating seniors.

Diane Nickless, of Orland Park, photographed the first annual blossoming of her new lilac bush, "a harbinger of spring for sure."

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Seray Erbas got this great nature shot in Minooka.

Linda Xydas captured this wonderful image of a rose-breasted grosbeak "wearing his heart on his chest" at the Crabtree Nature Center in Barrington.

Thank you for all the beautiful photo submissions!