Summer Skyline, Chill Bear And Traveling Turtle: 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 summer 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.

Barbara Davidson captured this shot of a relaxing bear at the Brookfield Zoo, "lazing around on the last days of summer."

Christopher Goodsnyder took this photo of some beautiful flowers at the Prairie Wolf Slough County Forest Preserve in Lake Forest.

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L.E. Holden found this turtle hanging out at the Morton Arboretum in Lisle and snapped a photo.

Lisa Blackman, of Palos Park, took this photo of an orb weaver creating a web in her backyard.

Thank you all for the beautiful photo submissions!