Kids Working Hard, Beating A Drum For Norway And An Abandoned Car: 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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Lisa Gareiss, of Lockport, got this colorful shot of a wildflower growing in her backyard.

Gloria Lopez submitted this photo she took of some sandhill cranes at Rollins Savanna Forest Preserve.

Art Anderson got this shot of Barb Johnson (left), of Yorkville, beating a drum as members of Sons of Norway Polar Star Chapter 5-472 march in the recent Swedish Days parade in downtown Geneva. More than 70 entries participated.

Roma Kliese spotted this beautiful bald eagle while boating along the Illinois River in Ottawa.

LE Holden, of North Aurora, tells us, "This little bunny sat so quietly while pausing to eat his dinner and let me photograph him. Glad he wasn't munching on my flowers."

Sandy Cloud found this "abandoned car" in Buffalo Grove.

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