Pumpkins, Pups And Pals: Illinois In Photos

ILLINOIS — Take a look through this set of images from across Illinois.

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"Here's a beautiful Blue Jay that was hanging around our house last week. Enjoy!" Submitted by Mary Brown, Clarendon Hills

Aydin Golabek, 5, Adam Golabek, 4, and Lamis Golabek, 6, from Glencoe, enjoying the fall colors from their balcony. Photo submitted by Michael Golabek.

"Grampa Larry” in the Pumpkin patch at the Botanic Garden. Submitted by Janice Goldstein, from Skokie.

"Love, Remy." Submitted by Christine, from Downers Grove

Above two photos: "Heidi and Twiggy are rescue dogs and best buddies. Heidi the poodle was voted the fan favorite and smallest dog in the 2019 Aurora Pooch Parade." Submitted by Deborah Nolte.

"My son and I built a 'Covid Coaster' rollercoaster. Jonathan Hough is my 14 yr old son." Submitted by Tyler Hough, from Lake Forest.

Submitted by Andrew Gardner: Gillson Beach in Wilmette — his 5-year-old daughter and her classmate!

"Morton Arboretum. Fall is a beautiful time to go there. This little guy is helping to carve out a pumpkin." Submitted by Joe Kloptowsky from Tinley Park.

The above four photos are from Lake Katherine and Konow’s in Homer Glen. Submitted by Donna, from Orland Park.

"The sun was blazing and the rain was falling. I grabbed my camera and ran outside. I never saw the rainbow as bright as this and I was so glad it turned out so good!" Submitted by Dawn Micco, from Crete.

"This is my favorite fall photo of my grand dog Meeko (Paul) of Glen Ellyn. He is a Great Pyrenees breed now a sweet mild loving hundred pounder." Submitted by Grandma Janet Bong, from Wheaton. "PS. I love ️ reading my Patch articles. Thank you."

Yard photos, including a photo of her dog, Maya. Photos by Christine Halverson.