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Ski Show, Backyard Bumblebee, Chicago River: IL In Photos

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Take a look through these amazing photos sent to us by Patch readers below.
Take a look through these amazing photos sent to us by Patch readers below. (Photos provided)

ILLINOIS - After last week's Father's Day themed photo callout, we are back to sharing photos of "anything and everything" from Illinois. The submissions keep getting better by the week. Take a look below at these shots taken by Patch readers and send your own to Patch Editor Tim Moran at tim.moran@patch.com so we can feature your photography skills in next week's gallery.

Two beautiful swans at the Lake Katherine Nature Center in Palos Heights. They come back each year and I just heard that the female gave birth to some little ones! Photo by Joe Kloptowski
A look at the Chicago River from the Wells Street bridge. Photo by Ric Granroth
Blooming in a backyard in Romeoville. Photo by Diana Goldstein
Our Mokena backyard bumblebee on our ghost honeysuckle. Photo by Doug Kirschbaum
Every summer, the award winning Wonder Lake Water Ski Show team delights their audience at the free shows. Photo by Jean Mikota
Another nature scene from the Clarendon Hills Park District's 23-acre Prospect Park. Photo by Mary C. Brown
A deer explores the Little Calumet River in Blue Island. Photo by Theresa Coleman

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