Images: It was a colorful Week in Pictures
Trevor Crumpley, 3, wears a holiday ornament hat as he watches the Dickens in Dundee Christmas Parade while sitting on the shoulders of his dad, Bob Crumpley of Algonquin, in West Dundee. I was struck by the stark contrast between the old, yellow brick and the reflected blue sky. The silhouette of the boy with what looks like rabbit ears makes the photo complete. This photo was published in the Perspective column in the print edition of the Daily Herald.
John Starks/jstarks@dailyherald.com
Eighth graders Sydney Kyvik, left, and Hanna Rio work on collages in Steve Hamann's art class at Holmes Middle School in Wheeling.
Gilbert R. Boucher II/gboucher@dailyherald.com
Larry Waco hustles full bags of food and toys to a waiting Lions Club trailer Friday evening as volunteers assemble gift bags at the Wauconda Township offices on Bonner Rd. The bags will be delivered Saturday morning to residents of Mount Saint Joseph Intermediate Care Facility for Handicap Women, whereas many as 125 women with mental and physical disabilities live, and Liberty Arms Assisted Living facility in Wauconda.
John Starks/jstarks@dailyherald.com
Pilot Bryan Sutherland talks to a group of interns from Chicago Public Schools is visiting Hawthorne Aviation at Chicago Executive Airport to tour planes and the facility.
Brian Hill/bhill@dailyherald.com
Ruby Panchal, 4, of Lindenhurst tries to stay warm while wrapped in a blanket while waiting in line to see Santa during the Dickens of a Holiday event in downtown Libertyville Saturday.
Joe Lewnard/jlewnard@dailyherald.com
William Lackland, 5, of Elgin sings Christmas carols into a microphone held by speech therapist Rima Birutis as 176 children gather to visit with Santa Saturday at the Marianjoy Rehabilitation Hospital in Wheaton. William had brain surgery earlier in 2017 and had to relearn how to walk and talk, and now loves to sing.
John Starks/jstarks@dailyherald.com
A group from St. Viator High School, Arlington Heights, is among the Feed My Starving Children volunteers helping to pack one million meals during the Hope Filled Holiday event at the Schaumburg Convention Center Sunday.
Joe Lewnard/jlewnard@dailyherald.com
Des Plaines Fire Lt. Jim Hall, waves at the Santa Train as it rolls into the station. Operation North Pole charity event for children with life-threatening illnesses and their parents arrive Saturday at the Des Plaines Station.
Brian Hill/bhill@dailyherald.com
Little Miss Grayslake Grace Anderson-DeSanto, 9, colors paper ornaments for a Christmas tree during the Grayslake Historical Society Open House.
Joe Lewnard/jlewnard@dailyherald.com
Lauren Nielsen, who teaches art at Edison Middle School in Wheaton, visits with her students Alexa Reed, left, and Bailee Chapman, right, during her maternity leave.
Daniel White/dwhite@dailyherald.com
Various colorful entrees were created during the Daily Herald's Best Martini in the 'Burbs Challenge Mix-off at Drink Nightclub in Schaumburg Monday night.
Patrick Kunzer/pkunzer@dailyherald.com
Kindergarten teacher Jill Henning is swarmed by her students and Staley the Bear after she was honored as a Symmetry Hero In the Classroom during a ceremony Wednesday at Hough Street Elementary School in Barrington. In association with the Chicago Bears, Henning was given a $2000 donation for the school, two tickets to a Bears game, an autographed football and a pregame VIP sideline experience.I loved when the teacher was crushed by her students and especially when Staley jumped in to give her a "bear" hug. I just tried to get in as close as I could to get the feeling of the moment. This photo was published in the Perspective column in the print edition of the Daily Herald.
Gilbert R. Boucher II/gboucher@dailyherald.com
Sixth-grader Zoe Snell and her mom Karen help others from Classical Consortium Academy assemble "comfort packs" Wednesday in Barrington for Safe Families for Children that will be delivered to the kids in need. Included in the packs were basic necessities like toiletries and socks and underwear as well as some art supplies and a plush toy that helps soothe anxieties and comfort children, called a Squishmallow. Kellytoy donated hundreds of Squishmallows after getting a letter from Zoe explaining how it helps her cope with anxious moments and they're also making a new Squishmallow based on her design.
Rick West/rwest@dailyherald.com
Roy Surges Sr. has been decorating his Juniper Lane house in South Elgin for Christmas for many years. The entire street has been inspired to do the same.
John Starks/jstarks@dailyherald.com
Cole Patterson, 9 of Montgomery works the ropes while attending a class at the Ultimate Ninjas gym in Naperville operated by "American Ninja Warriors" contestant Jesse Labreck.
Mark Black/mblack@dailyherald.com
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