Deer Visit, Rooting for The Blackhawks And 1st Christmas: 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 winter.

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Katarzyna Jagiello, of Downers Grove, photographed Popiolek, who is sitting by her Christmas gift.

Al Benson sent in this photograph he took of a child laughing in delight as a woman juggles a balloon at the Fox Valley Park District's annual New Year's Eve bash at Vaughn Recreation Center in Aurora.

Judy Gross sent in this photograph she took of the winter solstice at the Lake Bluff Village Green.

Kathy Kazupski, of Minooka, photographed Maysa, a retired Chicago Police Department K9, who was rooting for the Chicago Blackhawks.

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Jamie Rice, of Willowbrook, submitted this photo of her 10-month-old dog, Chesney, in his Grinch pajamas lounging under the tree for his first Christmas

Tina Muh, of Joliet, got this great shot of a squirrel outside her home.

Steven Gilliam, of Plano, sent in this photo he took of kitty, Twixie.

Joe Kloptwosky captured this amazing image of two eagles near Tinley Park. "I feel so lucky to see them in the tree together," he tells us.