Pizza The Dog, Football Action And Flowers: 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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Kathy Mark got this great shot of one of the flowering trees at the Morton Arboretum in Lisle.

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John Sowa, of Flossmoor, took this photo on Volmer Road Grove in Country Club Hills. Sowa said the caption for this photo should be, "This mallard has something to say."

Al Benson sent in this photo of Naperville Central senior running back Jaden McGill (21) being tripped by Metea Valley's Ryan Danko in the Redhawks' 42-7 win at Metea Valley. McGill ran for 133 yards and scored three touchdowns.

Anna Spaulding, of Alsip, planted these purple pansies on the balcony of her home and sent us this wonderful photo.

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Thank you all for these beautiful photos!