Santa Grinch, Squirrel Eats Pumpkin And Dog Plays Chess: 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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Linda Stwora said she caught this squirrel in the act of eating a pumpkin in Orland Park.

Katherine Norkus, of Manhattan, got this great shot from her front yard of the sunrise and morning frost

Lynn Wesley, of Tinley Park, sent in this photograph of a female blue jay.

Pamela Fink took this nature shot at Matthiessen State Park.

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Bridget Kwiatt found a new friend at Ryerson Woods in Riverwoods.

Gloria Lopez sent in this photo she took at Independence Grove Forest Preserve in Libertyville.

Joanne Thompson photographed this butterfly enjoying some Mexican sunflowers in Wilmington.

Dave Akers called this photo he took along County Line Road "Something in the Orange."

Gayle Janes photographed this dog looking for someone to play in a game of chess at Sunrise Park in Lake Bluff.