If there’s a beautiful sunrise or sunset, we reach for our camera. But there are some great shots well after the sun has gone down, as these photographers captured. Here are 15 great shots of Illinois after dark.
- The Ferris Wheel at Navy Pier looks even more imposing at night.
Nan Palmero/Flickr
- Oh, what a beautiful glow of the city at night!
Patrick Emerson/Flickr
- This grid is an incredible feat and it’s really beautiful at night.
Diana Nguyen/Flickr
- Who knew traffic on Michigan Avenue could look this great?
Nan Palermo/Flickr
- You might be able to get the best “Bean” shots at night.
Mike Warot/Flickr
- This Ferris Wheel over at the Lake County Fair looks like a pinwheel!
Max Goldberg/Flickr
- This shot of the first McDonalds at night is a real blast from the past.
Jerry Huddleston/Flickr
- The Chicago sky has a red/orange glow.
Leonardo Angelini/Flickr
- Here, the Kinzie Railroad Bridge is opening.
Jaysin Trevino/Flickr
- Trains speed through the rail yard.
Kiernan Sanders/Flickr
- No pigeons are in this gorgeous shot under the L.
David Silverman/Flickr
- These tulips in this lighted flower pot are beautiful at night.
James Jordan/Flickr
- The fountains at Millenium Park look slightly creepy at night.
Dave C/Flickr
- Again, another great shot of the Chicago skyline.
Jamie McCaffrey/Flickr
- This photographer captured lightning over the city.
Monika Thorpe/Flickr
Did you take any awesome nighttime shots of Illinois that top any of these? Be sure to share on our Only in Illinois Facebook page.
Nan Palmero/Flickr
Patrick Emerson/Flickr
Diana Nguyen/Flickr
Nan Palermo/Flickr
Mike Warot/Flickr
Max Goldberg/Flickr
Jerry Huddleston/Flickr
Leonardo Angelini/Flickr
Jaysin Trevino/Flickr
Kiernan Sanders/Flickr
David Silverman/Flickr
James Jordan/Flickr
Dave C/Flickr
Jamie McCaffrey/Flickr
Monika Thorpe/Flickr
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