Porch Posse, Blood Moon And Friday Night Lights: IL In Photos

Summer is providing plenty of picture-perfect moments across the state.

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Al Benson photographed East Aurora High School running back Jeremiah Jackson (6) running by a Fenton defender in the Tomcats' 20-14 home-opener win at Aurora.

Joe Kloptowsky, of Tinley Park, sent in this photograph he took of a male Ruby-throated hummingbird stopping by for a drink in his backyard.

Guy Defalco got this great nature shot at the Grant Woods Forest Preserve.

John Tuscher submitted this photo he took of a lunar eclipse (Blood Moon) in Lemont.

Glenda Holst tells us this praying mantis stopped eating a bee long enough to turn his head and pose for a photo.

Rita Duque, of Plainfield, sent in this photo she took of a butterfly enjoying the nectar of a butterfly bush in the front yard.

Mike Cunningham captured the Auroras over Palos Hills.

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