Fall Harvest, A Hungry Giraffe And Dog Blessing: 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 fall 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.

Lindsey Casares sent us this photo she took of her son, James, 8, feeding a giraffe at the Brookfield Zoo.

Susan Groos captured this fall image of a colorful tree at Resurrection Cemetery in Justice.

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Al Benson sent us this photo taken by Ron Nickerson of pastors Rev. Julie Grafe, Our Savior Lutheran Church, and Rev. Dr. Brandon Perrine, New England Congregational, blessing Teddy, held by grandmother Margaret Nickerson at Our Savior in Aurora.

Jan Schaller shot this photo of a great blue heron at a creek at the Midlothian Country Club in Midlothian.

Thank you all for the beautiful photo submissions!