Leaping Long Jumper, A Sailing Ship And Pelican Pod: 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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Sandra Rust, of Lockport, captured this image of a pileated woodpecker in a tree with three chicks.

Stephen A. Collins, of Woodridge, took this photo of a tall sailing ship approaching the Chicago River on June 12 before a storm, one day after the city reopened.

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Judy Enright, of Willowbrook, sent us this photo of her garden. She said that she had a little time on her hands during the pandemic, so she planted 700 bulbs.

Nick Yasillo, of Tinley Park, got this wonderful photo of a group of American white pelicans, sometimes called a squadron or pod, fishing on Butterfield Creek near the Old Plank Trail.

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Thank you all for these beautiful photos!