Images: Some of the best pictures that you may have missed this weekend.
Every weekend, Daily Herald photographers venture out to some of the area's best local events. See some of the very best images from our staff that you may have missed this past weekend.
Two Belgian draft horses named Bob and Dick pull a wagon driven by Brett Garrett during the Spring Valley Winter Fest at Spring Valley Nature Center on Sunday. The Schaumburg Park District event featured horse-drawn wagon rides, roasting marshmallows on a bonfire, wild animal demonstrations, winter-themed crafts and food.
Gilbert R. Boucher II/gboucher@dailyherald.com
Lynn Huber of Schaumburg makes bird feeders with her granddaughters, Madyn, 4, right, and Morgan, 6, using lard, pine cones and bird seeds during the Spring Valley Winter Fest at Spring Valley Nature Center on Sunday. The Schaumburg Park District event featured horse-drawn wagon rides, roasting marshmallows on a bonfire, wild animal demonstrations, winter-themed crafts and food.
Gilbert R. Boucher II/gboucher@dailyherald.com
Three-year-old Harper Linane of Fox Lake makes a snowman from small, white rocks with her mother, Ali, during WinterFest at Volo Bog State Natural Area on Sunday. The annual event featured tours of the bog, live music, a photo contest, winter-themed crafts and food.
Gilbert R. Boucher II/gboucher@dailyherald.com
Trish Gages walks with her friend, Darren Moran, 3, of Woodstock after taking a bog tour during WinterFest at Volo Bog State Natural Area on Sunday. The annual event featured tours of the bog, live music, a photo contest, winter-themed crafts and food.
Gilbert R. Boucher II/gboucher@dailyherald.com
Jordi Kleiner plays violin as he entertains with Mark Cleveland during WinterFest at Volo Bog State Natural Area on Sunday. The annual event featured tours of the bog, live music, a photo contest, winter-themed crafts and food.
Gilbert R. Boucher II/gboucher@dailyherald.com
Fred Zorn of Schaumburg, left, and Nick Griffin of Red Lake Ontario talk fishing trips. This took place during the All-Canada Show at the Pheasant Run Resort Mega Center in St. Charles Sunday. Sunday was the last day of the show.
Paul Michna/pmichna@dailyherald.com
Jim Nahal and his wife Christina of Carol Stream look at outdoor paintings at the All-Canada Show at the Pheasant Run Resort Mega Center in St. Charles Sunday. Sunday was the last day of the show.
Paul Michna/pmichna@dailyherald.com
Father Andrew Lee, Francesca, 1, and mother Melanie of Bloomingdale roast marsh mellows as Addison celebrated Winter fest from noon to 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 15, at Community Park. Well over 100 people attended this event.
Paul Michna/pmichna@dailyherald.com
Nathan Wong of Chicago digs into a cookie as Addison celebrated Winterfest from noon to 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 15, at Community Park. Well over 100 people attended this event.
Paul Michna/pmichna@dailyherald.com
Patrick Barnat, 11, of Plainfield and his uncle, Ed Barnat of Downers Grove, fish the day away. The DuPage County Forest Preserve District will sponsor its Hard Water Classic ice fishing tournament from noon to 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 14, on the 62-acre Silver Lake at Blackwell Forest Preserve near Warrenville
Paul Michna/pmichna@dailyherald.com
Aidan McCoyd, 13, of Wheaton keeps an eye on the tip of his rod while waiting for a bite. The DuPage County Forest Preserve District will sponsor its Hard Water Classic ice fishing tournament from noon to 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 14, on the 62-acre Silver Lake at Blackwell Forest Preserve near Warrenville
Paul Michna/pmichna@dailyherald.com
Chicago Blackhawks alumni Grant Mulvey who played as a Blackhawk from 74' to 83' checks himself into the boards to surprise ladies in the stands as he participated in the 5th annual Skate with the Greats at the MB Financial Park in Rosemont on Saturday. The proceeds will benefit the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Chicagoland.
Mark Welsh/mwelsh@dailyherald.com
Chicago Blackhawks fans Ann Kupczyk of Inverness watches carefully as her sons Cullen, 6, and Connor, 4, skate in the 5th annual Skate with the Greats at the MB Financial Park in Rosemont on Saturday. The proceeds will benefit the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Chicagoland.
Mark Welsh/mwelsh@dailyherald.com
Chicago Blackhawks alumni Grant Mulvey who played as a Blackhawk from 74' to 83' skates with Amanda Koroll and Vince Amato both of Roselle at the 5th annual Skate with the Greats at the MB Financial Park in Rosemont on Saturday. The proceeds will benefit the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Chicagoland.
Mark Welsh/mwelsh@dailyherald.com
Mike Dennison of the Louisville Slugger Museum and Factory uses a lathe to shape a bat in a display booth during the Cubs Convention, Saturday, at the Sheraton Chicago Hotel & Towers.
Daniel White/dwhite@dailyherald.com
Kenosha residents Mel Hall, left, Dean Jackson, center, and Dave Llanas, right, talk about their experience during the 32nd Annual Cubs Convention, Saturday, at the Sheraton Chicago Hotel & Towers.
Daniel White/dwhite@dailyherald.com
No snow didn't stop Annette McNeely of the Green Valley Dog Drivers of Lemont from breaking out the dog sled team to entertain the people that visited Gurnee's annual Frosty Fest on Saturday.
Mark Welsh/mwelsh@dailyherald.com
Jack Roy, 4, and his dad Andrew of Gurnee write their names in ice using a drill at the annual Frosty Fest in Gurnee on Saturday.
Mark Welsh/mwelsh@dailyherald.com
No snow didn't stop Annette McNeely of the Green Valley Dog Drivers of Lemont from breaking out her sled dogs. Anik Zuleta, 11, of Franksville, Wisconsin attend dogs Elaine and Ice before they entertain the people that visited Gurnee's annual Frosty Fest on Saturday.
Mark Welsh/mwelsh@dailyherald.com
A large crowd filled the 32nd annual prayer breakfast at Elgin Community College.
Brian Hill/bhill@dailyherald.com
Pastor Bob Whitt delivers his reflection on 2017 Saturday during the 32nd annual prayer breakfast at Elgin Community College.
Brian Hill/bhill@dailyherald.com
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