When In Rome, Under The Bridge And Maple Rose: 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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Deb Garcia, of Bolingbrook, photographed this beautiful great horned owlet high up in a pine tree. She tells us Mom was nearby.

Sue Sikora, of Mokena, sent in this photo she took of banners honoring her parents on behalf of the Schneider family on Memorial Day.

Gloria Lopez was in Rome when the new pope was announced and took this photo in St. Peter's Square.

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Desiree Goetzinger, of Tinley Park, captured this image of the "cutest little bee enjoying the rainy days we have been having."

Andy Ross tells us he got this amazing shot from underneath the Des Plaines River Bridge on I-55 in Channahon. He says it was captured from the deck of the Big Basin Saloon.

Linda and Gehard Gregorzewski, of Oswego, photographed Maple Rose, who they describe as "85 pounds of sweetness." They tell us, "she likes to go for walks and likes to come with us on occasion to The Fox Valley Winery in downtown."

Ann-Marie Aiello, of Wilmington, sent in this photograph she took of a hummingbird.