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A Protective Fox, Swan Lake And Spring Arrives: IL In Photos

This week's photo roundup from across Illinois.

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Reader Alexandra Mick, of Shorewood, took this photo of a fox across the street from her neighbor's house where it was watching out for and protecting its babies.
Reader Alexandra Mick, of Shorewood, took this photo of a fox across the street from her neighbor's house where it was watching out for and protecting its babies. (Photo by Alexandra Mick)

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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Linda Anderson sent us this photo taken last week of a swan gliding across the water at the Lake Katherine Nature Center and Botanic Gardens in Palos Heights.

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Tabitha Behning, of Joliet, sent us a few wonderful photos this week including this one of the moon.

Beth Kasai sent us this spectacular nature shot from Woodward Avenue in Woodridge.

Thank you all for these beautiful photos!

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