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Harvest Supermoon, Chubby Chipmunk And A Good Day Omen: IL In Photos

This week's photo roundup from across Illinois.

Lynn Wesley, of Tinley Park, submitted this great shot of the harvest supermoon.
Lynn Wesley, of Tinley Park, submitted this great shot of the harvest supermoon. (Photo by Lynn Wesley)

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!

Bob and Roberta Pater, of Orland Park, sent in this photo they took of their dog, Fergie, relaxing at the kitchen table.

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Amanda Castillo grabbed her camera and took this photo of a black swallowtail on candy cane zinnia flower in Crest Hill.

Mike Sebastian took this photo at the Elmhurst Quarry Flood Control Facility.

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Linell Lang, of Elgin, caught this "chubby" chipmunk enjoying a buffet consisting of shelled walnuts.

Debbie Keating described this photograph she took at the Chicago Botanic Garden as an "omen for a good day."


Carol Augustinas, of Lemont, submitted this photo she took of her dog, Ruby, and cat, Janeway, looking for the neighbor dog at the same time. She added that Ruby is a rescue dog that has been with them for just over a year, and Janeway is a grand cat that had been rescued by her daughter.

Tula Pappas photographed this bee and flowers at Lake Katherine in Palos Heights.

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