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Fragrant Roses, 'Kong' At Golf Course And Bee Loves Orange Tree: IL In Photos

This week's photo roundup from across Illinois.

Viana Oliver photographed these gorgeous pink roses on June 20, this year's summer solstice, at Danada House in Wheaton "The roses there are the most fragrant roses I have ever smelled," she tells us.
Viana Oliver photographed these gorgeous pink roses on June 20, this year's summer solstice, at Danada House in Wheaton "The roses there are the most fragrant roses I have ever smelled," she tells us. (Photo by Viana Oliver)

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.

To have your photo potentially featured on Patch, send it to Eric DeGrechie at eric.degrechie@patch.com. We just ask that you make sure the photo you send is one you have taken personally, and allow Patch to use on all platforms. Include your name for credit and a brief description of the photo, including where it was taken. Also, please remove any watermarks. Thank you!

Dave Cheli sent in this photograph he took of an indigo bunting bird at Hidden Oaks Nature Center in Bolingbrook.

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Ashley Schoiber ran into "Kong" on hole No. 6 at George W. Dunne National Golf Course in Oak Forest.

Tess Ross photographed this boy at a birthday party in Steger.

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Sherry Brown, of Joliet, sent in this photo she took of her dog, Babi, relaxing.

Melissa Espinoza photographed this robin with a worm at the College of DuPage.

Andy Ross submitted this photograph he took of a flower in the shade of a grove of trees in Braidwood.

Amanda Haberkamp photographed "Burt" the bee enjoying an orange tree on her patio in Geneva.

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