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Rocky The Squirrel, Migrating Pelican And Sunset: IL In Photos

This week's photo roundup from across Illinois.

Reader Bret Gerhard, of Romeoville, submitted this photo he took of Rocky, his feral squirrel.
Reader Bret Gerhard, of Romeoville, submitted this photo he took of Rocky, his feral squirrel. (Photo by Bret Gerhard)

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.

Dylan Stephens captured this mesmerizing shot he took in Bourbonnais.

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Todd Hoffmann took this photo of a great white pelican migrating off the Illinois and Michigan Canal and Illinois River in Channahon.


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Camilla Fabbri, of Evanston, sentus this photo she got of her husband and daughter with a bird flying overhead at the "perfect moment" at the Middlefork Savanna Forest Preserve in Lake County.

Carol Lange, of Cary, submitted this photo she took in her garden.


Thank you all for the beautiful photo submissions!

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