Coyote Smells The Flowers, Elton John The Cat And A Foggy Sunrise: IL In Photos

Summer is providing plenty of picture-perfect moments across the state.

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Robin Smith submitted this photograph she took of her sunflowers that she says have been growing in her backyard in Crystal Lake since early July.

Cheryl Slavin, of Tinley Park, told us Elton John is the "best little man."

Hillary Heller sent in this photograph she took from her backyard.

Renee Crowley got this great shot of a foggy sunrise from her garden in New Lenox.

Shary Costello, of Lake Forest, tells us she saw this great egret on the shore.

Cathy Malec submitted this photo she took of an American Goldfinch about to eat seed heads on a Bee Balm plant at the Lockport Prairie Nature Preserve.

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