Duck Family Swim, An Elvis Spider And A Recycling Dog: 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 Dunnett captured this image of an Elvis spider on her property in Woodstock.

Maureen Madden sent in this photograph she shot of a sunset at Independence Grove, looking northwest over South Bay, in Libertyville.

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Anne Cornfield and her family own Shred Spot. For National Take Your Dog To Work Day, Cornfield brought Duke, the company's mascot.

Donna McCormack said the mother bird built a nest on the window of her garage in Orland Park this spring, and her family got to watch the babies grow until they finally flew away.

Thank you for all the beautiful photo submissions!