An Egret In Flight, Fabulous Frog And Fireworks Fun: 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.

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MaryBeth Jaskierski, of Tinley Park, captured this wonderful image of a frog at Cantigny Park in Wheaton.

Ann Ketcherside submitted this photo she took of her grandson enjoying the fireworks in Joliet.

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Linda Xydas sent us this photo of a dragonfly in Schaumburg. She said, "There are so many beautiful dragonflies. People should go out and photograph as many different ones that they can."

Deborah Metoyer captured this photo of a swan family on Lake Katherine in Palos Heights. She said, "A walk around the lake we came across this beautiful family of swans. They came ashore to introduce their five beautiful babies."

Thank you all for the beautiful photo submissions!