A Ghostly Encounter, The Curious Deer And Spider Season: 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.

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Mike Cunningham got this incredible shot at Indian Woods Park in Palos Hills.

Kari Katz says she saw this "handsome guy" as she was leaving the St. Paul Woods Forest Preserve in Morton Grove. "Thankfully, I had my camera with me. He was quite curious about why people were stopping and taking photos."

Gloria Lopez sent in this photo she took of a beautiful zinnia at a community garden in Grayslake.

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Lynn Wesley, of Tinley Park, recently photographed the Harvest Supermoon.

Mary Weeks, of Mundelein, photographed this female "cross orbweaver" in the back seat of her Prius after the windows had been left open a few days prior.

Mike Sebastian sent in this photo he took of the Elmhurst Quarry.

Corrine Malecki, of Plainfield, photographed this bee in her yard.