Daily Herald's Photos of the Week
Professional cyclists make the curve as they compete Sunday in the Pro Men's Criterium during the final day of racing at the Alexian Brothers Tour of Elk Grove.
Gilbert R. Boucher II | Staff Photographer
Jonathan Cantwell wins the Pro Men's Criterium Sunday during the final day of racing at the Alexian Brothers Tour of Elk Grove.
Gilbert R. Boucher II | Staff Photographer
The Lake County Fair opened Tuesday night in its new facility on Peterson Road in Grayslake.
Steve Lundy | Staff Photographer
Carolina Garcia weeps as her son, Sgt. Alex Zapata of Chicago, marches across the field during Monday's welcome home ceremony for Illinois National Guard soldiers at Streamwood High School.
Rick West | Staff Photographer
The White family of Wauconda, Becky, Adam, Rick, and Haley, lead their crossbred lambs into the pens during set up for the Lake County Fair Monday in Grayslake. The fair opens Tuesday.
Gilbert R. Boucher II | Staff Photographer
Joanna Gomez, 10 of Rosemont enjoyed getting her head wet at Rosemont Park District's new splash pad at the village's Barry Street Recreation Center.
George LeClaire | Staff Photographer
Mia Volpentesta, 3, of Wadsworth gives her horse, Dave, a kiss at the horse show during the final day at the Lake County Fair Sunday in Grayslake.
Gilbert R. Boucher II | Staff Photographer
Illinois National Guard Soldiers from Company B, 1st Batallion, 178th Infantry based out of Elgin were given roses as they came off the bus Monday at Streamwood High School.
Rick West | Staff Photographer
Steve Boothley of Skydive Midwest opens the ceremonies for the grand opening of the Lake County Fairgrounds Tuesday in Grayslake.
Gilbert R. Boucher II | Staff Photographer
Master Sgt. Matt Harman holds daughter Flannery, 9, at his Algonquin home Monday after a year in Afghanistan.
John Starks | Staff Photographer
Jack Cardwell, 4, and his sister Kaelyn Cardwell, 1, both of Wauconda, enjoy ice cream cones Wednesday at the Lake County Fair in Grayslake.
Paul Valade | Staff Photographer
Chris Tsipis of Round Lake and Cele Vargas of Grayslake munch on turkey legs at the Lake County Fair Tuesday night in Grayslake. Both boys are 12.
Steve Lundy | Staff Photographer
Former Chemistry teacher Mike Offutt of Cary presents his program called, "It's Not Magic, it's Science!" at the Geneva Public Library. By hooking up a current to both ends of a pickle, the salt inside the vegetable acts as a conductor.
Laura Stoecker | Staff Photographer
1st Lt. Edward Chang kisses girlfriend Tiffany Liu Monday at Streamwood High School as Illinois National Guard soldiers based out of Elgin come home from a one-year tour of Afghanistan. They are from Wheaton.
Rick West | Staff Photographer
Tower Works communications worker Dan Brewer, left, Marcus Tolliver, right, and Sean Suda, rear, affix the 125-foot antenna Monday afternoon at Buffalo Grove Village Hall that is to replace the one that was blown down by heavy winds.
Jason Chiou | Staff Photographer
2-year-old Palmer Angermeier of Geneva shies away from a butterfly that was getting a little too close too fast Tuesday at the butterfly house at Peck Farm Park in Geneva.
Rick West | Staff Photographer
Kiara Francis, 10, from Loves Park helps pick up rubber duckies after the Boys and Girls Club's 11th annual Duck Pluck fundraiser at the Festival Park fountain in Elgin on Sunday afternoon.
Kevin Sherman | Staff Photographer
Master Sgt. Matt Harman of the National Guard waves to neighbors on his way home to his Algonquin home Monday after a year in Afghanistan.
John Starks | Staff Photographer
Candace Parker of the Los Angeles Sparks signs autographs for fans before Wednesday's game against the Chicago Sky at the UIC Pavilion.
Joe Lewnard | Staff Photographer
Ken Larsen of Skinner's Amusements puts together the Ferris wheel during set up for the Lake County Fair Monday in Grayslake.
Gilbert R. Boucher II | Staff Photographer
Sgt. James Rachal of Joliet is welcomed home by his family at Streamwood High School Monday as Illinois National Guard Soldiers based out of Elgin come home from a one-year tour of Afghanistan.
Rick West | Staff Photographer
Parents and siblings line the edge of the track to record the finish of the Junior Jog one lap race Wednesday at the Fox River Trail Runners 12th-annual series of races in Geneva.
John Starks | Staff Photographer