A 'Striking' Duck, Meeting At The Mound And Butterfly On The Pear Tree: 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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Bill Diaz got this perfect "summertime picture" of his house near Dellwood Park in Lockport.

Eva Fuglsang sent in this photo she took of a meeting at the pitcher's mound between Jake (catcher No. 22) and Levi (pitcher No. 35) for St. Joe's Pony Baseball. She says the team were champions of the DuPage River Baseball League in 2025.



Gloria Lopez says she photographed the Crawford House on "one fine day" at Butler Lake Park in Libertyville.

Steve Krygowski, of Oswego, photographed this red admiral butterfly on his pear tree.

Elizabeth Izquierdo took this nature shot of a white heron at the marsh in Lake in the Hills.

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