Perfect Landing, Trumpet Toddler And Running Tree: 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 winter.

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Kelli Kusch sent in this photo she took of a boy playing trumpet at Palatine's Oktoberfest.

Debbie Garcia, of Bolingbrook, photographed this eagle in its nest in Will County.

Budd Bieber got this aerial shot of Fox River in Millbrook.

Walter Lesus submitted this nature photograph he took at Maramech Forest Preserve near Plano.

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Beth Adams photographed Grace, a dachshund, "just posing, being pretty."

Todd Sherlock calls this one, "Running Tree," and it was taken at Graue Mill in Oakbrook. He was able to capture the tree and cloud reflection in the water.

Susan Waughop, of Willowbrook, found this mantis in her flower bed.

Al Benson got this sports action shot of Aurora University's Dewayne Jervier, Jr. (22) and Dominican University's Joshua West (4) chasing a loose ball in Aurora's 86-68 win over the visiting Stars on Feb. 17.

Joe Kloptowsky, of Tinley Park, captured this photograph on Presidents' Day at Lake Katherine Nature Center and Botanic Gardens in Palos Heights. He tells us it's a "great place to walk and see the wildlife."