Laughing Bird, Nosy Squirrel And WW2 Plane: 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 spring.

To have your photo 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.

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Joe McGuire submitted a photo he took of a sunset at the Hadley Valley nature preserve in Joliet.

Linda Xydas captured this photograph of a swan reflecting in the water.

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Mark Wasielewski photographed this nosy squirrel on his car at Lake Park in Des Plaines.

Nete A. took this photo of an airplane they rode in and participated in flying at the Bolingbrook's Cavalcade of Planes air show. It's a 1937 Navy training plane from World War II.

Thank you for all the beautiful photo submissions!