Insect Raindance, Hawk Hunts Snake And Cat In The Plant: 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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Jess Crane got some great shots at the Will County Threshermen's Association 61st annual Antique Tractor and Steam Engine Show. In this photo, Bob Homerding is seen driving "Tater's Train," an amusement ride he built for kids.

John Morrison, of Oswego, sent in this amazing photo he took at Cave-In-Rock.

Judy Dutkiewicz photographed this standing dog checking out some deer behind her house at Theodore Marsh in Crest Hill.

Budd Bieber took this photograph looking down at the Oswego Veterans Park at the library in Oswego.

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Roberta Menconi, of Lemont, saw two hawks fighting for a snake in her yard and took a photo of the winner.

Debbie Genovese photographed this mama duck and her ducklings taking in some sun alongside the DuPage River next to the Naperville Riverwalk.

Kathy Marshall submitted this photo she took of a monarch butterfly in a flower pot in downtown Glen Ellyn.

Sandi Visser took this great shot of the sun behind the Frankfort Square Park District building.

Linda Cerpa, of Joliet, photographed this furry friend lounging in a plant.