Betty White The Squirrel, Beauty Of Winter And Snow Bunny: 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 fall, heading into winter.

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Al Benson tells us this nativity scene in Aurora is part of the oldest Christmas drive-thru display in the state.

Gloria Lopez tells us this photo taken in Grayslake illustrates the beauty of winter and Mother Nature.

Audrey Henderson photographed this brave bike rider in downtown Evanston.

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Ryan Long photographed this bald eagle in Woodridge.

Roy Wick recently photographed these curious deer.

Nancy Bochenek got this beautiful shot from her backyard in Channahon.

Colleen Schmidt sent in this photograph she took of an Eastern cottontail during a recent snowfall in Oswego.