Daily Herald photos of the week
Rev. William Obalil of Geneva Methodist Church, center, comforts the family of John McNeil, including mother Kathy and father Ken, after the funeral for the Geneva High School senior Monday at First Baptist Church in Geneva. Kathy and Kenneth's son Matthew is at lower right.
Rick West | Staff Photographer
Jim Mueller of Bartlett was the first customer at 6:05am at the new Sonic Drive-In in Bartlett and ordered at breakfast sandwich from Valerie Gigante. The new Sonic location had its grand opening but didn't see many customers with the pre-dawn opening.
George LeClaire | Staff Photographer
The village of Itasca hosts a demonstration of their "Fight Like A Girl" program put on by owner Jim O'Hara and Shannon Mahoney for employees of Jewel-Osco in Itasca. Left, O'Hara holds the pad as recruiter Dawn Desandre tries a self-defense move.
Bev Horne | Staff Photographer
Students leave their candles in front of Cole Hall after the candlelight vigil held in Martin Luther King Commons at NIU for the the five students Gayle Dubowski, Catalina Garcia, Julianna Gehant, Ryanne Mace, and Daniel Parmenter that lost their lives one year ago at Cole Hall.
George LeClaire | Staff Photographer
Students including Michael Padilla of St. Zachary school raise their cards during a chemistry competition held at the school.
JOE LEWNARD PHOTO
Cracked and melting ice in Busse Woods captured a leaf from fall, which was later released from winter's grip as the temperature reached a record-setting high 64 degrees.
Mark Welsh | Staff Photographer
Jared Kagay, 5, of Grayslake creates a dinosaur out of LEGOs during the "Let's LEGO at the Library" Sunday at the Grayslake Public Library.
Mark Black | Staff Photographer
John Hogan of West Dundee takes advantage of the unseasonably-warm temperatures Tuesday to walk his daughter Mya Rose, 5 to preschool.
Christopher Hankins | Staff Photographer
Like thousands of students across the suburbs, kids at Peter J. Palombi Middle School in Lake Villa recited the Gettysburg Address in unison at exactly 9:30 a.m. Thursday morning. The event was in honor of the 200th birthday of President Abraham Lincoln.
Vincent Pierri | Staff Photographer
Benjamin Morcos, 3 of St. Charles takes his brother's skateboard for a less conventional ride Tuesday at Mount St. Mary's Park in St. Charles.
Rick West | Staff Photographer
Spencer Vecchione, 5 of Roselle pulled in approximately 20 trout with the help of professional fisherman Spence Petros at the catch-and-release pool operated by North Carolina Mountain Trout Fishing Tours at the Schaumburg Boat & Sportshow.
George LeClaire | Staff Photographer
Montini High School juniors, left wage a tug of war against the sophomore team Wednesday during a school pep assembly.
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Kimberly Justice, a personal trainer at the Kroehler Family YMCA in Naperville holds her youth fitness class outside with Sorouch Hoseini, 6, at Central Park in Naperville.
Bev Horne | Staff Photographer
The Grayslake Public Library held a "Let's LEGO at the Library" even Sunday for local elementary school students. Their LEGO creations will be on display in the library this week.
Mark Black | Staff Photographer
Violinist Jennifer Silk serenades Walter and Katherine Eickhorst, right, during a Valentines Day dinner with spouses at the Westbury Care Center in Lisle.
Daniel White | Staff Photographer
Carol Galla of Glen Ellyn encourges her cat Tony to paint as part of the Dog Art Challenge to benefit animal shelters.
Bev Horne | Staff Photographer
Ryan Bobber, 7 of Mundelein works with two balls during a dodge ball program at the Mundelein Community Center Monday night.
Steve Lundy | Staff Photographer
Tyler Neuman, a freshman at North Central College in Naperville takes advantage of the record-breaking warm temperature as he stretches and strengthens doing situps at track practice.
Daniel White | Staff Photographer
Dressed up as a valentine, John Barone dances the chicken dance with cheerleader Kristen Corley as the Hersey High School "Love Bus" makes its annual stop at the Arlington Heights Senior Center.
Bob Chwedyk | Staff Photographer
Guidance counselor Janet Weber, right, and Spanish teacher Betty Williams rehearse for the upcoming Libertyville High School staff talent show Saturday night.
Gilbert R. Boucher II | Staff Photographer
Lacey Luther, 7 of Mundelein can't get out of the way of a ball as she participates in a dodge ball program at the Mundelein Community Center Monday night.
Steve Lundy | Staff Photographer
Fourth grader Sofiya Kyrylyuk plays classical violin as her mother Tetyana Torzhevska accompanies on piano during the District 158 Education Foundation's 2nd Annual Community Showcase talent show Sunday at Huntley High School.
John Starks | Staff Photographer
NIU President John Peters stands along after family members along with friends, students, teachers and other community members walked from the Martin Luther King Commons to Cole Hall to place wreaths at the future site of a memorial dedicated to the five students Gayle Dubowski, Catalina Garcia, Julianna Gehant, Ryanne Mace, and Daniel Parmenter that lost their lives one year ago.
George LeClaire | Staff Photographer
Joe Cicci of St. Charles gets in his first outdoor road ride of the 2009 season Monday along Old Burlington Road in Campton Township. Temperatures in the 50s, and a possible high of 60 on Tuesday have many Fox Valley area residents thinking spring a bit early. Cicci was 13 miles into his 35-mile ride.
Christopher Hankins | Staff Photographer
Jared Kagay, 5, of Grayslake works on his tower during the "Let's LEGO at the Library" Sunday at the Grayslake Public Library. The creations made will be on display at the library all week.
Mark Black | Staff Photographer
Fifth grader Kayla Klein performs "Orange Colored Sky" during the District 158 Education Foundation's 2nd Annual Community Showcase talent show Sunday at Huntley High School.
John Starks | Staff Photographer
Jim Ainsorth of Elgin, center takes his dance partner and long-time friend Olga Cordero for a spin on the dance floor Wednesday at Senior Service Associates in downtown Elgin. The 9th annual Soup for Seniors event featured music by Alex Babiy and had a decidedly Valentines Day theme. Ainsworth and Cordero were also voted as 2nd runners up for the king and queen of the day.
Christopher Hankins | Staff Photographer
Judge Reid Ward tries to determine who cooks the best chili. Three semifinalists from each competition will advance to the telethon finals, which will be broadcast live on cable TV from Waubonsee Community College in Sugar Grove.
Tanit Jarusan | Staff Photographer
Enjoying the weather, sisters Caitlin McHugh, 11, (on Pogo stick) of Palatine and Erin, 13, take turns on a Pogo stick Monday.
Mark Welsh | Staff Photographer
Libertyville High School teachers Janet Weber, left, Bob Fox, and Kay Saxvik rehearse a dance number for an upcoming staff talent show.
Gilbert R. Boucher II | Staff Photographer
Noel Gantepalli of Naperville takes part in the Mr. NCHS pageant at Naperville Central High School.
Paul Michna | Staff Photographer
Burlington resident Nicole LoPiccdo cheers after being named a semifinalist in the Chili for Charity Cook-Off Sunday at the Maple Park Pub. It's the last of three preliminaries, hosted by the Association for Individual Development.
Tanit Jarusan | Staff Photographer
Hundreds of students, family members and friends attended a Candlelight vigil held in Martin Luther King Commons at NIU for the the five students Gayle Dubowski, Catalina Garcia, Julianna Gehant, Ryanne Mace, and Daniel Parmenter that lost their lives one year ago at Cole Hall.
George LeClaire | Staff Photographer
Gabriel Beutel, 6, of Grayslake decides on a piece during the "Let's LEGO at the Library" Sunday at the Grayslake Public Library. The creations will be on display in the library this week.
Mark Black | Staff Photographer
Elizabeth Galpin, right, adjusts her beard as Lincoln Elementary students celebrate Abraham Lincoln's 200th birthday Thursday at the Hoffman Estates school. Most of the student body wore their Lincoln shirts with the Gettysburg address on it.
Brian Hill | Staff Photographer
Steven Bacokos, 13, of Palatine, skateboards in downtown Palatine on Tuesday afternoon. Steven says he has been skating for over a year but has not been able to practice outside much this winter.
George LeClaire | Staff Photographer
Author Dan Gutman talks to second and third-graders Monday at Naperville Central High School.
Tanit Jarusan | Staff Photographer
The recognizable Zimmerman Ford sign on Main Street in St. Charles gets bulbs replaced by Mike Iwanicki of Olympic Signs out of Lombard. A side display board on the sign was replaced first, then Iwanicki checked all the other lights on the sign to make sure they were in working order.
Laura Stoecker | Staff Photographer
Naperville residents Neva Grey and son Michael, 7 months along with Pepper Bridges and daughter Lola, 6 months enjoy a jog Tuesday at Naperville's Riverwalk.
Tanit Jarusan | Staff Photographer
Twelve-year-old Brandon Biondo of Carpentersville practices his bowling technique at Island Lake 3D Bowl. Biondo became the second youngest bowler to score an 800 series during a tournament on January 10th at this bowling alley.
Gilbert R. Boucher II | Staff Photographer
Surrounded by melting ice and snow Tuesday, golfer Bill Teichert of Schaumburg chips his ball onto the green at the Arlington Lakes Golf Club.
Mark Welsh | Staff Photographer
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