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Birds, Bike Paths And Bye To Fall: Illinois In Photos
This week's photo roundup from across Illinois.
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ILLINOIS — Take a look through this set of images from across Illinois.
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"Beautiful sunrise," submitted by Trisha, Alsip.
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Sunset in Frankfort. Illinois. Taken by Jody K.
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Naperville Riverwalk; opening weekend for the Christmas lights. Submitted by Olga Toerber.
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"Fall colors in Prospect Park, the Clarendon Hills Park District's 23-acre community park in the heart of town." Photo courtesy of the Clarendon Hills Park District and Mary Church Brown. Submitted by Darcy Gans.
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"A migrating flock of sandhill cranes flies over Prospect Park in Clarendon Hills." Photo courtesy of the Clarendon Hills Park District and Mary Church Brown. Submitted by Darcy Gans.
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"This was the sunrise on 12/15/2020 in Plainfield, IL." Submitted by Mona Eshu
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"I live in Downers Grove and took these photos from my 4th floor window using my iPhone. Both photos were taken after a storm rolled through." Submitted by Susan Milewski, Downers Grove.
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"Naperville North High School goalie Keaton Crement making a save during a game in Grand Rapids, MI." Photographed and submitted by Chip DeLorenzo, Chip shots Sports Photography, Naperville.
Naperville North High School defenseman Jammer Hope during a game in Grand Rapids, MI." Photographed and submitted by Chip DeLorenzo, Chip shots Sports Photography, Naperville.
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"Annie the Wonderdoodle or Beanie Baby? Annie the Wonderdoodle and her Sissy soaking up the last warm days of 2020. It's a bird, it's a plane, it's Annie the Wonderdoodle!" Submitted by Megan O’Neill, Beverly/Morgan Park.
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"Some geese stop by our house on the way heading south." Submitted by Ed Ostrego and family Eddie, Leo, Lisa, Darien Patch neighbors.
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"Here's a Fall photo taken from Lincoln Park showing the city skyline. Don't think there's a more beautiful city." Submitted by Joe Kloptowsky, Tinley Park.
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Above two photos: "Enjoying warm weather with a fire." Submitted by Dianne Gleich, Wilmington
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Owl in St. Mihiel Woods-East. Photo by Sharry Murawski.
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New bike path near Remington Apartments. "Great addition to the community. Seen a few people taking advantage of it walking running or riding bikes!" Photo credit, Kyle.
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Sunrise over the Ponds at Mill Race Creek. Submitted by Carrie Frisbie.
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The last remnants of Fall at St. Mihiel Woods-East. Photo by Sharry Murawski.
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Serene lake in St. Mihiel Woods-East. Photo by Sharry Murawski.
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