Images: Some of the best photos that you may have missed this weekend.
Every weekend Daily Herald photographers venture out to some of the areas local events. See some of the best images from our Daily Herald photographers that you may have missed this past weekend.
Eleanor Hamper, 3, of Marengo giggles as her mother, Rowenna, peeks at her through a spy glass within their Revolutionary War encampment display during the Military History Fest at the Pheasant Run Mega Center Saturday. Hamper and her family are members of the North West Territory Alliance (NWTA). Rowenna has been an re-enactor since she was just a month old, growing up with NWTA as her parents who are also re-enactors. Now Eleanor is growing up in the same atmosphere.
Laura Stoecker/lstoecker@dailyherald.com
A WWI encampment scene at Military History Fest at the Pheasant Run Mega Center Saturday. 2016 is the 100th anniversary of tank warfare.
Laura Stoecker/lstoecker@dailyherald.com
Laura Roegner of Lombard looks to see how a braided hair piece looks with her Civil War costume in the Ladies & Gentlemens Emporium vendor booth (out of Oakwood) during Military History Fest at the Pheasant Run Mega Center Saturday. Roegner has been a re-enactor for 58 years. Deborah Kelly of Danville, dressed in the Revolutionary War period, assists her. Kelly has been a re-enactor for 35 years.
Laura Stoecker/lstoecker@dailyherald.com
Debbie Moy of Willowbrook draws a bow under the watchful eye of DuPage County Forest Preserve volunteer Hahnz Teope during the Wonders of Winter open house at the Mayslake Peabody Estate in Oak Brook.
Daniel White/dwhite@dailyherald.com
DuPage County Forest Preserve Ranger Mike Mogavero teaches archery safety during the Wonders of Winter open house at the Mayslake Peabody Estate in Oak Brook.
Daniel White/dwhite@dailyherald.com
Visitors enjoy Mike Shimer's teachings during the Wonders of Winter open house at the Mayslake Peabody Estate in Oak Brook. Shimer, a raptor handler volunteer with the Willowbrook Wildlife Center, talks about how an 11 year-old Great Horned Owl, like the one that's tethered, uses its claws in a scissors motion to capture prey.
Daniel White/dwhite@dailyherald.com
Henry Augustine, 2, left, and his brother Caleb Augustine, 4, right, of Lombard learn about environmental education during the Wonders of Winter open house at the Mayslake Peabody Estate in Oak Brook.
Daniel White/dwhite@dailyherald.com
Visitors enjoy horse-drawn sleigh rides and other winter activities at the Wonders of Winter open house at the Mayslake Peabody Estate in Oak Brook.
Daniel White/dwhite@dailyherald.com
Senior Seth Tanner, left, and sophomore Zak Chafee of the Wauconda High School Madrigal Singers perform songs of the Elizabethan Era as the Wauconda Area Public Library celebrates the Bard Saturday.
Joe Lewnard/jlewnard@dailyherald.com
Wauconda High School Madrigal Singers perform songs of the Elizabethan Era as the Wauconda Area Public Library celebrates the Bard Saturday.
Joe Lewnard/jlewnard@dailyherald.com
Freshman Hannah Rusin sings as the Wauconda High School Madrigal Singers perform songs of the Elizabethan Era as the Wauconda Area Public Library celebrates the Bard Saturday.
Joe Lewnard/jlewnard@dailyherald.com
Five-year-old Elle McCormick of Mount Prospect drinks from a tiny tea cup with her mom Kristin McCormick, at Mommy and Me Tea at Rob Roy Golf Course Clubhouse.
Bob Chwedyk, bchwedyk@dailyherald.com
Katie, left, and Samantha Powrozek join their mom Rebecca Powrozek on Mount Prospect for a spot of tea during Mommy and Me Tea at Rob Roy Golf Course Clubhouse. Samantha said, "the best part of the tea party is being with mom."
Bob Chwedyk, bchwedyk@dailyherald.com
Amanda Akamphuber of Mount Prospect helps her daughter, 4-year-old Calista pick out some tea at Mommy and Me Tea at Rob Roy Golf Course Clubhouse. "I have a baby at home, so I don't get enough time with her anymore, so this is a nice event, just me and her," said Amanda about she her daughter Calista.
Bob Chwedyk, bchwedyk@dailyherald.com
Izzy Floerchinger, left and Emerson Schochet, both three-year-old, drink from tiny tea cups at Mommy and Me Tea at Rob Roy Golf Course Clubhouse. "We always have a nice time, its good to have a little mommy daughter time," said Teryl Floerchinger, Izzy's mom.
Bob Chwedyk, bchwedyk@dailyherald.com
President and Founder Phyllis Folarin, addresses the crowd Saturday during the Black History Family Fest at the at Gail Borden Library in Elgin.
Brian Hill/bhill@dailyherald.com
Author and lecturer Glennette Tilly Turner presents her Underground Railroad research program Saturday during the Black History Family Fest at the at Gail Borden Library in Elgin. The program also featured the Muntu Dance Theatre, a presentation of Future African American Leaders, Second Baptist's Church Sankofa Wax Museum's Exhibit to honor local African-American historians, children's crafts and stories.
Brian Hill/bhill@dailyherald.com
The crowd listens as author and lecturer Glennette Tilly Turner presents her Underground Railroad research program Saturday during the Black History Family Fest at the at Gail Borden Library in Elgin.
Brian Hill/bhill@dailyherald.com
Police officer Andy Whowell and his wife Ingrid try the chili during the inaugural Super Bowl Chili Cook-off between the Arlington Heights Fire and Police Departments at the Rack House restaurant Sunday afternoon.
Mark Black/mblack@dailyherald.com
The inaugural Super Bowl Chili Cook-off between the Arlington Heights Fire and Police Departments took place at the Rack House restaurant in Arlington Heights Sunday afternoon.
Mark Black/mblack@dailyherald.com
Voodoo king Anthony Calcari, right, sings in the scene "Friends on the Other Side" during the presentation of "New Orleans: Live, Laugh, Love" on Sunday at Carmel Catholic High School in Mundelein. The free show for senior citizens was a preview to the 42nd Annual Carmel Street Scenes to be held Friday and Saturday, February 12-13 at the school.
Gilbert R. Boucher II/gboucher@dailyherald.com
The cast performs "Be Our Guest" during the presentation of "New Orleans: Live, Laugh, Love" on Sunday at Carmel Catholic High School in Mundelein. The free show for senior citizens was a preview to the 42nd Annual Carmel Street Scenes to be held Friday and Saturday, February 12-13 at the school.
Gilbert R. Boucher II/gboucher@dailyherald.com
Antonio Armagno, center, sings in the scene "Down in New Orleans" during the presentation of "New Orleans: Live, Laugh, Love" on Sunday at Carmel Catholic High School in Mundelein. The free show for senior citizens was a preview to the 42nd Annual Carmel Street Scenes to be held Friday and Saturday, February 12-13 at the school.
Gilbert R. Boucher II/gboucher@dailyherald.com
Marya Pharaoh, 4 of Willowbrooks samples a piece of cake during the Morton Arboretum's annual Chocolate Expo in Lisle Sunday.
Mark Black/mblack@dailyherald.com
Tracy Lesiak of Cortland samples one of the many taste treats available at the Morton Arboretum's annual Chocolate Expo Sunday.
Mark Black/mblack@dailyherald.com
Brian Cochran, of North Aurora, watches more than 700 runners at the starting line at Sunday's sixth annual Super Shuffle 5K at Geneva Middle School. He wore his Chicago Bears Greg Olsen jersey. Olsen now plays for the Carolina Panthers and played in Sunday's NFL Super Bowl. Cochran said "He was my favorite Bear, but I'm not rooting for him this year."
John Starks/jstarks@dailyherald.com
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