Sheep Looks Around, A Proud Mom And A Colorful Field: 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 spring.

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Renee Rendler sent in this photo she took of some purple tulips at the Chicago Botanic Garden.

Megan Crandall says this eagle was enjoying breakfast in New Lenox.

Ann-Marie Aiello tells us she was listening to Madonna when suddenly this squirrel decided to "strike a pose" in Wilmington.

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Lynn Wesley, of Tinley Park, captured this photograph of a "proud mother" and her cygnets, who had been born less than 24 hours before it was taken.

Deb Garcia, of Bolingbrook, tells us this year this Mom had just one baby, and it is thriving, and will soon be out of that nest. "Every season she is such a good Mom, and Dad is also always close by and providing. I did not spot him today, but his family looks well-fed," she said.

Roger Bradley sent in this photo he took of his dog, Sadie, in rural Manhattan.

Mike Sebastian got this pretty shot near Salt Creek by the Astoria Place residences in Elmhurst.