Camouflaged Coyote, Bird Buddies And Snowstorm: IL In Photos

ILLINOIS — Take a look through this set of images from across Illinois. We're expecting many great opportunities for readers to get some memorable photographs this winter throughout the state.

To have your photo featured on Patch, send it to Eric DeGrechie at eric.degrechie@patch.com. We just ask that you make sure the photo you send is one you have taken personally, and allow Patch to use on all platforms. Include your name for credit and a brief description of the photo, including where it was taken.

Donna Smoda took this photo of a hawk on her fence in Frankfort. She said she "couldn't believe how close it let me get."

Tiffany Astorga sent in this photo she shot of a full moon surrounded by clouds that "resembled a frozen sea that was broken up, but trees below to show it is actually the sky."

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Linda Xydas, of Palatine, captured this image she called, "nature at its best."

Fred Tanenbaum took this photo of the view from his window of Evanston Fountain Square.

Thank you all for the beautiful photo submissions!