Cheerleaders and volunteers sell funnel cake as a fundraiser for Lake Zurich High School cheerleading at Alpine Festival.

George LeClaire | Staff Photographer

The sun sets on riders on the Cliff Hanger during Alpine Festival at Lions Park in Lake Zurich.

George LeClaire | Staff Photographer

Shae Audet takes a cellphone photograph of her daughter Kaitlyn Audet, 7, of Lake Zurich playing games at Alpine Festival at Lions Park in Lake Zurich.

George LeClaire | Staff Photographer

Kaitlyn Audet, 7, of Lake Zurich plays a game during Alpine Festival at Lions Park in Lake Zurich.

George LeClaire | Staff Photographer

Carolyn Sims, 16, of Lake Zurich wears a wedding dress from Volle’s Bridal and Mr. Tuxedo as she prepares to ride in the Lake Zurich Alpine Festival parade Sunday.

Gilbert R. Boucher II | Staff Photographer

Abbie Theis, 13, left, and Andie Rossiter, 11, join other members of Trilogy Dance to carry a large American flag during the Lake Zurich Alpine Festival parade Sunday.

Gilbert R. Boucher II | Staff Photographer

Joe Terrasi sings with Rhythmbone as they perform during the Veterans Concert & Pig Roast organized by The Village Tavern of Long Grove Sunday to honor veterans and active military families.

Gilbert R. Boucher II | Staff Photographer

Keith Walger of Dorfler’s Meat Market roasts a pig during the Veterans Concert & Pig Roast organized by The Village Tavern of Long Grove Sunday to honor veterans and active military families.

Gilbert R. Boucher II | Staff Photographer

The elite men inline skating marathon started off rain or shine, at the Alexian Brothers Fitness for America Sports Festival in Hoffman Estates on Sunday.

Kristin Ackmann | Staff Photographer

A group of in-line skaters compete at the Alexian Brothers Fitness for America Sports Festival in Hoffman Estates on Sunday.

Kristin Ackmann | Staff Photographer

On Sunday morning, despite the rain, the inline skating marathons were still happening at the Alexian Brothers Fitness for America Sports Festival in Hoffman Estates.

Kristin Ackmann | Staff Photographer

The elite women and elite masters women inline skating marathon started off rain or shine, at the Alexian Brothers Fitness for America Sports Festival in Hoffman Estates on Sunday.

Kristin Ackmann | Staff Photographer

Art lovers visit the various booth at the 10th annual Geneva Arts Fair.

Mark Black | Staff Photographer

Mary Kollenburg, of Villa Park, tries on a necklace at Linda Hobdy’s booth, during the 10th annual Geneva Arts Fair.

Mark Black | Staff Photographer

Marge Hall of Winfield works on one of her “photo realism” oil paintings, while displaying her art, at 10th annual Geneva Arts Fair.

Mark Black | Staff Photographer

People ride the “Freak Out” on the final day of the 2011 Kane County Fair in St. Charles.

Mark Black | Staff Photographer

Joe Dillett of Somonauk, IL shows off his carving skills on the final day of the 2011 Kane County Fair in St. Charles.

Mark Black | Staff Photographer

Brain Ellingsworth of Plainfield and Joseph Jackson of Carol Stream battle it out for first place in the demolition derby on the final day of the 2011 Kane County Fair in St. Charles. Jackson of JJ Septic in Carol Stream won the derby.

Mark Black | Staff Photographer

Brook Sunderlage, 10 of Genoa sells her prize winning steer, at the 4-H auction, on the final day of the 2011 Kane County Fair in St. Charles. Sunderlage sold steer for $1.55 per pound.

Mark Black | Staff Photographer

Blake Sunderlage, 14 of Genoa gets ready to sell his 1265 lb steer during the 4-H auction on the final day of the 2011 Kane County Fair in St. Charles. Sunderlage sold his prize winning steer for $1.65 per pound.

Mark Black | Staff Photographer

Michelle and Cami Knox, 2 along with Ann and Rylan Mowers, 2 of Sycamore take a ride down the “Fun Slide”, on the final day of the 2011 Kane County Fair in St. Charles.

Mark Black | Staff Photographer

Lacey Brandstatt, 3 is all smiles as she rides the carousel with her grandmother Laurie Brandstatt of Arlington Height, on the final day of the 2011 Kane County Fair.

Mark Black | Staff Photographer

Katie Lockwood, 10, from Arlington Heights, watches Libby Green, stilt walker and balloon artist, from Chicago, make an elephant for her during the annual Mt. Prospect Midsummer Downtown Block Party took place Saturday night.

Samantha Bowden | Staff Photographer

Tina Rose, from Chicago, entertains the audience as a visual performer for The Dreamtree Shakers during the annual Mt. Prospect Midsummer Downtown Block Party Saturday night.

Samantha Bowden | Staff Photographer

Chloe Sebanc, 4, from Mt. Prospect participates with Irene Marquette, from Chicago, as visual performers for The Dreamtree Shakers during the annual Mt. Prospect Midsummer Downtown Block Party Saturday night.

Samantha Bowden | Staff Photographer

Jenna Mastrolonardo, from Mt. Prospect, performs with Prospect High Schools Orchesis during the annual Mt. Prospect Midsummer Downtown Block Saturday night. Prospect High School’s Orchesis team is headed to the Orange Bowl 2012 and they are getting in as many performances they can.

Samantha Bowden | Staff Photographer

Chloe Sebanc, 4, from Mt. Prospect participates with Tina Rose, left, and Irene Marquette, both from Chicago, as visual performers for The Dreamtree Shakers during the annual Mt. Prospect Midsummer Downtown Block Party Saturday night.

Samantha Bowden | Staff Photographer

Ronnie Hyde of Bloomington, IN, competes in the tie down roping event at the St. Charles Championship Rodeo at Kane County Fair on Saturday. The rodeo was produced for the 40th year by Big Hat Pro Rodeos.

Kristin Ackmann | Staff Photographer

Paul Dahl of Cherry Valley, IL, leaves the gate for the bareback and saddle bronc riding competition at the St. Charles Championship Rodeo at Kane County Fair on Saturday. The rodeo was produced for the 40th year by Big Hat Pro Rodeos.

Kristin Ackmann | Staff Photographer

Local, Scott Pozen of Elburn, competes in the steer wrestling event at the St. Charles Championship Rodeo at Kane County Fair on Saturday. The rodeo was produced for the 40th year by Big Hat Pro Rodeos.

Kristin Ackmann | Staff Photographer

Just Thigpen of Waycross, GA, competed in the steer wrestling event at the St. Charles Championship Rodeo at Kane County Fair on Saturday. The rodeo was produced for the 40th year by Big Hat Pro Rodeos.

Kristin Ackmann | Staff Photographer

Joe Courville of Manteno, IL, competed in the bareback and saddle bronc riding category at the St. Charles Championship Rodeo at Kane County Fair on Saturday. The rodeo was produced for the 40th year by Big Hat Pro Rodeos.

Kristin Ackmann | Staff Photographer

Joe Chovelak was a member of the 20th Air Force 29th Bomb group #314th Wing during World War II, stationed out of Guam. Where he was a radio operator on the B-29 Bomber. On Saturday, July 23rd the Commemorative Air Force flew to the DuPage Airport their restored B-29 Bomber named “FIFI.”

Rick Majewski | Staff Photographer

Micah Hill of Naperville was one the many visitors to the DuPage Airport to see the WW2 era B-29 Bomber named “FIFI.” The bomber is part of the Commemorative Air Force, a group that flies historic planes around the country so more people can experience a piece of living history on Saturday July 23rd.

Rick Majewski | Staff Photographer

Ground Crews watch as the Commemorative Air Force turns over the engines on their vintage B-29 bomber named “FIFI” at the DuPage Airport on Saturday July 23rd.

Rick Majewski | Staff Photographer

“The plane is a living history lesson,” said Gerald Oliver (photo left) who is part of the flight crew along with Jim Neill and Larry Popp on the Commemorative Air Forces restored B-29 Bomber. “Instead of taking people to a museum, we take the museum to the people.”

Rick Majewski | Staff Photographer

Passengers on the B-29 Bomber wave to the crowed just as the bomber started to taxi out to the runway at the DuPage Airport. The B-29 is one of several aircraft that the Commemorative Air Force flies.

Rick Majewski | Staff Photographer