Parade Patriotism, Cat's Shadow And Dog Enjoys Fireworks: 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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Christine Roth, of Calumet City, took this photograph of a cat and their shadow.

Raymond Florczak, of Plainfield, got this pretty shot of lilies in his backyard.

On her way to work, Gina Maida saw this mama turkey and her babies walking in Plainfield.

Ainsley Adair, of Manhattan, photographed this friendly squirrel at the University of Michigan.

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Kelly Vaughn, of Crystal Lake, took this photo of a cabbage white butterfly from her porch.

Gilda Birman, of Buffalo Grove, submitted this photo of a cedar waxwing that had landed on their backyard deck during a recent morning.

Brian LeRoy, of Diamond, sent in this photo he took of Zephyr, 8 months old, enjoying the Fourth of July fireworks.

Tina McCorkle captured this beautiful sunrise in Big Rock. She tells us, "the sun reflection on a small puddle of water was beautiful."

Karen Keen tells us this widow skimmer dragonfly is one of many who visit a backyard pond behind Clow International Airport in Bolingbrook.