Reflections Of Autumn, Backyard Visitors And Halloween Spirit: 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 fall.

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Leanne Buhr, of Shorewood, sent in this photo she took of her dog, Heidi, enjoying the sunshine on a beautiful Fall Day. "I love the way the sun matches the pattern of the fall rug, and the beautiful mum outside of the window."

Andy Ross photographed some Autumn leaves in Momence.

Anita Brucha, of La Grange Park, said these two visitors to her backyard are "lovely to look at, but aren't so kind to my plants."

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Susie Hohn, of Montgomery, tell us she captured the spirit of Halloween with this photograph of a gigantic spider web at her home. "If you look in the center of the web, you can also see the reflection of the spider that was captured. I caught this on my camera after I almost walked into it and had a heart attack," Hohn said.

Jennifer Oliva, of Chicago, photographed "Magma" by artist Mark di Suervo on her way to work.

Gloria Lopez, of Grayslake, was visiting the St. Dunstan's Basilica Cathedral in Charlottetown Prince Edward island, Canada, when she took this one.

Liz Mizzy said this bee was napping on a zinnia flower in the early morning hours in Brookfield.