A Curious Cardinal, Fire Dog And Creative Coffee: 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 spring throughout the state.

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Diane Nickless, of Orland Park, sent in this photo of some beautiful hydrangeas at her home.

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Nancy Webster, of Palos Park, got a perfect angle of one of the lion statues in front of the Art Institute of Chicago.

Paul Flugel, of Glen Ellyn, sent us this nice shot of the family dog, Mrs. Beasley, enjoying the family's first outdoor fire of the season.

Cortney Kern, of Wheaton, who roasts coffee locally and is a latte artist, sent us this photo of one of her mesmerizing creations.

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Thank you all for these beautiful photos!