Illinois residents submit fall photos ranging from moonrise to mantis shadows

Susan Stevens captured an orange moon rising over Lake Michigan in Chicago this week. She described the scene as so orange that she initially mistook it for a sunset. The image is part of a collection of submissions from across Illinois.

In New Lenox, Brittney Collins photographed two praying mantises on a backyard swing set. She highlighted the shadow of the first insect in her description of the photo. The shot adds to the week's roundup of local imagery.

Colleen McAbee took a picture of a cornfield in Clintonville, Wisconsin. She described the location as being at the edge of a cemetery during a sun shower. The image captures the interplay of light and agricultural land.

Gloria Lopez shared her favorite shot of the day taken at Independence Grove. The photo contributes to the growing archive of autumn visuals from the state. It joins other submissions from various geographic locations.

Jim Kresach documented a round of fall golf at Cantigny in Wheaton. The image reflects the seasonal conditions on the course. It is one of several sports-related photos included in the current feature.

Jeanine Moore of Glendale Heights photographed a squirrel eating a snack at a stoplight. She grabbed her camera upon seeing the animal. The image concludes the series of local photos shared by residents.