Milkweed Popping, Backyard Butterfly And Clouds Above A Cornfield: 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 fall.

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Dick Davis, of Oswego, photographed this yellow swallowtail butterfly in his backyard.

Rudy Rodriguez, Jr., of Oswego, tells us the clouds were "perfect" for a color contrast photo from a cornfield.

Jennifer Thompson tells us the sunsets "never fail" living on the Fox River in Cary, as evidenced by this spooky shot.

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Lori Sherman, of Plainfield, saw this praying mantis in her flower bed and grabbed her camera.

Brian Kabat, of Morton Grove, sent in this photo he took of a Stargazer lily and some red roses at his home.

Gloria Luciano, of Palos Hills, caught this squirrel enjoying lunchtime in Worth.

Chris Swan photographed his dog, Cylky, who he says loves the garden and flowers.