Garden Cat, Hawk Overlooks Creek And Fall Leaves: 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 fall.

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.

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ES photographed this hawk, who was overlooking a creek by their house, at Stony Creek Golf Course in Oak Lawn.

Kathleen Bovid shot this perfect fall photo in Chicago's Lincoln Park.

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Kathy Tray, of Lake Barrington, captured this image of a praying mantis sunning itself on a walking trail at Grassy Lake Forest Preserve.

Nicki Kasper, of Lemont, sent in this photo she took at the Morton Arboretum.

Thank you for all the beautiful photo submissions!