Historic Lighthouse, National Night Out And A Perfect Summer Day: 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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Michele Needham, of Plainfield, photographed this monarch butterfly visiting her coneflowers.

Jess Crane sent in this photograph she took at National Night Out at Erickson Park in Elwood.

Tanisha Martin sent in this photo taken on a recent morning in Joliet.

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Katarzyna Jagiello photographed this green caterpillar in Downers Grove.

Chris Foley was in the patriotic mood when caught this amazing moment at Skokie Country Club in Glencoe. "The perfect end to a perfect summer day at the pool," he tells us.

Susan Milewski said she saw this squirrel enjoying a cashew nut and got a great shot in Downers Grove.

Joe Kloptwsky, of Tinley Park, was at the Navy Pier earlier this month to watch the Chicago Air and Water show rehearsal. "I especially came to see these F16 Thunderbirds," he said.