A Hummingbird Drinks, Snuggly Squirrels And Storm Clouds: IL In Photos

ILLINOIS — Take a look through this set of images from across Illinois. We're seeing many great opportunities for readers to get some memorable photographs throughout the state this summer.

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Susan Dunnett, of Woodstock, took this photo of some snuggly squirrels snoozing in her backyard. She said it was too hot for them to chase each other.

Pricilia Jiminez, of Manhattan, captured this image of a spider hanging out on her back door. She told us, "Although typically spiders creep me out, I was amazed at its size and how beautifully made the spider web looked."

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Judith Geisenheimer Salstone sent in this photo she took of some recent thunderstorm clouds at the Techny Prairie Park and Fields Sled Hill in Northbrook.

Stephen L. Knickrehm, of Beecher, photographed this honeybee working on a sunflower in his garden.

Thank you for all the beautiful photo submissions!