Birds, Bike Paths And Bye To Fall: Illinois In Photos

ILLINOIS — Take a look through this set of images from across Illinois.

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"Beautiful sunrise," submitted by Trisha, Alsip.

Sunset in Frankfort. Illinois. Taken by Jody K.

Naperville Riverwalk; opening weekend for the Christmas lights. Submitted by Olga Toerber.

"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.

"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.

"This was the sunrise on 12/15/2020 in Plainfield, IL." Submitted by Mona Eshu

"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.

"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.

"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.

"Some geese stop by our house on the way heading south." Submitted by Ed Ostrego and family Eddie, Leo, Lisa, Darien Patch neighbors.

"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.

Above two photos: "Enjoying warm weather with a fire." Submitted by Dianne Gleich, Wilmington

Owl in St. Mihiel Woods-East. Photo by Sharry Murawski.

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.

Sunrise over the Ponds at Mill Race Creek. Submitted by Carrie Frisbie.

The last remnants of Fall at St. Mihiel Woods-East. Photo by Sharry Murawski.

Serene lake in St. Mihiel Woods-East. Photo by Sharry Murawski.