Best Fox Valley images of 2008
Lauren Bartow, 14, of Batavia rehearses a number at State Street Dance Studio in Geneva in preparation for a production of "The Nutcracker."
Rick West | Staff Photographer
The packed snow on the 70 meter ski jump hill reflects the blue winter sky as Blake Hughs sails down at the annual Norge Ski Club winter jump competition in Fox River Grove.
John Starks | Staff Photographer
Trick rider Kelly Andrae of Excelsior Spring, Mo. holds her napping daughter Jozey, 2 while watching clown Dustin Jenkins entertain in the Big Hat Championship Rodeo at the Kane County Fair in St. Charles.
Mary Beth Nolan | Staff Photographer
Elgin Fire Marshall Richard G. Dunne looks up to the sky while Taps is played for deceased firefighters at the annual firefighter memorial service in May at the Firebarn #5 Museum in Elgin. Wreaths bearing the names of the recently passed stand in the foreground.
Laura Stoecker | Staff Photographer
Chicago Bandits Nicole Trimboli, No. 8 prepares to bat as The Chicago Bandits play their home opener against Akron at their new field at Judson University in Elgin Friday June 6, 2008.
Brian Hill | Staff Photographer
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