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Pumpkin Mischief, Reversing Falls And A Scenic Sculpture: IL In Photos

This week's photo roundup from across Illinois.

Joe Kloptowsky, of Tinley Park, tells us he was taking this photo of a squirrel inside one of his pumpkins on the deck "when another very eager one decided that they wanted to get into the picture too."
Joe Kloptowsky, of Tinley Park, tells us he was taking this photo of a squirrel inside one of his pumpkins on the deck "when another very eager one decided that they wanted to get into the picture too." (Joe Kloptowsky)

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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Eric Laughridge took this amazing shot in Plainfield

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Francis X. O'Hara photographed Chief Blackhawk at Lowden State Park in Oregon.

Gloria Lopez submitted a photograph she took of the Reversing Falls at Saint John River in New Brunswick, Canada.

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Colleen Davoren photographed this butterfly at Jonamac Orchard in DeKalb County.

Nicole Castagna sent in this photograph of the colorful fall leaves in Flossmoor's Leavitt Park, accented by a public sculpture, "Ristra," by Alex Barrett. The sculpture will be on display at the park through 2028.

Ed Novick photographed these red mums in Orland Park.

Jill Sunderson, of Hinsdale, photographed this colorful tree in her backyard.

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