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Peacock Display, Skyline At Sunrise And Round Barn: IL In Photos

This week's photo roundup from across Illinois.

Derek Howell submitted this colorful photo of a peacock at Brookfield Zoo Chicago.
Derek Howell submitted this colorful photo of a peacock at Brookfield Zoo Chicago. (Photo by Derek C. Howell)

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 winter.

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Alfred Pressl took this photo at the St. Patrick's Day parade in Naperville.

Mark Chellberg got this great shot of Gilligan, 1, at the Hammel Woods Dog Park in Shorewood.

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Alice Cooperman recently photographed the Chicago skyline at sunrise.


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Mary Montevecchi grabbed her camera and shot this photo in Plainfield.

Rosemarie Melnik sent us this photo she took of two ducks, seen through the patio door, during a misty, rainy afternoon in Tinley Park. "It's interesting because they are stopping to rest here and they aren't even the same breed," Melnik said. "Made our day for sure."

Sheila Conrad photographed this deer near the Des Plaines River.

Jan Jachymiak submitted this photo she took at the Round Barn Farm Park in Manhattan.

Lynn Wesley, of Tinley Park, saw this short-eared owl looking for dinner and got a great shot.

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