Curious Owl, A Squirrel's Apple And Magical Icicles: 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.

Todd Hoffmann sent in this photo he captured of a coyote near 183rd Street and Central Avenue in Tinley Park.

Linda Xydas, of Palatine, shot this image of a squirrel chewing an apple and said, "An apple a day keeps the doctor away. I got it first! Outta my way."

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Fabiana Carmeli, of Deerfield, snapped this photo of some icicles outside her window.

And last, but certainly not least, James Shover got this amazing photo at Homewood Izaak Walton Preserve in Homewood.

Thank you all for the beautiful photo submissions!