Daily Herald's Photos of the Week
Re-enactor Susan Wukitsch uses a wood-burning stove to prepare vinegar and water for pickling produce at a demonstration in the authentic Durant House Museum at the LeRoy Oakes Forest Preserve in St. Charles Sunday.
John Starks | Staff Photographer
Trying on a scarf dress, Katy Nowak, left, of Schaumburg receives some help from Lori Himmel, who was operating the Elements booth at French Connection Day at Cantigny in Wheaton Sunday afternoon.
Tanit Jarusan | Staff Photographer
Hayleigh Nolan, 11, left, and Julia Massarelli, 10, both of Libertyville fly off the tube slide as they enjoy the cool water Monday at Barefoot Bay Aquatic Center in Mundelein.
Gilbert R. Boucher II | Staff Photographer
Kole Keller, 10, and his dad Todd of Deer Park sample chocolate doughnuts at Morkes Chocolates while looking at a cycling route as bicyclists ride throughout Palatine, stopping at local establishments to sample chocolate.
George LeClaire | Staff Photographer
Dragon puppets attracted the attention of Glen Ellyn 3-year-old Julia Hua Ping Pechi and many others who attended the Seventh Annual Asian/Pacific American Heritage festival, held at Central Park in Naperville Sunday.
Tanit Jarusan | Staff Photographer
Bartlett wide receiver Zach Konstanzer jumps for a pass during football practice.
John Starks | Staff Photographer
Bark for Life Lake County supporters hit the trail for a 1-mile walk to raise money for cancer research Sunday at Old School Forest Preserve in Libertyville.
Steve Lundy | Staff Photographer
Family and friends of Village Idol contestants huddle under umbrellas during the show at South Elgin's Riverfest Express Sunday.
John Starks | Staff Photographer
Claudia Eggen of Mundelein snuggles with her dog, Gizzmo, during the Bark for Life Lake County 1-mile walk. The event raised money for cancer research Sunday at Old School Forest Preserve in Libertyville.
Steve Lundy | Staff Photographer
The Elk Grove High School football team kicks off their season with the first practice under new head coach Brian Doll.
Mark Welsh | Staff Photographer
McHenry County Pirates wide receiver Rick Lahrman stretches his arm during practice in Algonquin. The team practices until they lose daylight each night.
John Starks | Staff Photographer
Liking his put on the 16th hole, Jeff Miller of Schaumburg jumps for joy as he participates in the 2nd annual Links Technology Cup at Schaumburg Golf Club Wednesday.
Mark Welsh | Staff Photographer
Re-enactor Linda Saxer teaches Elburn residents Tyler Jarka, 11, and Anna Jarka, 9, and their mother, Tara, and friend Abby Meyer, 13, how pickling food was done in the 1840s at Durant House Museum at the LeRoy Oakes Forest Preserve in St. Charles.
John Starks | Staff Photographer
Ronald A. Lau of North Aurora became so upset during his comments he was shaking afterward at the Town Hall meeting about health care at the Geneva Public Library Thursday. He mentioned he will no longer be silent, and was given applause.
Laura Stoecker | Staff Photographer
The rain held off Sunday morning during the Bark for Life Lake County, which raised money for the American Cancer Society on Sunday at Old School Forest Preserve in Libertyville.
Steve Lundy | Staff Photographer
Skater Tyler Yee, 19, of Palatine soars through his unique 180-degree maneuver called the Stalefish at the Palatine Skate Park Monday while trying to enjoy the last few weeks of summer.
Mark Welsh | Staff Photographer
Kindergartner Brett Scheuneman gives the monkey bars a tryout during Rockland School's meet and greet for incoming students who will be attending the Libertyville school.
Bob Chwedyk | Staff Photographer
Visitors celebrating the second annual French Connection Day at Cantigny in Wheaton Sunday saw scores of exhibits, food vendors, retailers and children's activities with a decidedly French flair.
Tanit Jarusan | Staff Photographer
John Thomas of Gurnee, left, heads to a bike rodeo Thursday morning with his son Benjamin, 4, and his wife Anita at Woodland Middle School in Gurnee Thursday. The rodeo was put on by the Gurnee Police as part of Gurnee Days.
Steve Lundy | Staff Photographer
4-year-old Sammy Werderich of St. Charles keeps his eyes tightly shut while waiting for a bucket of cool water to drop on his head at the splash park at West Side Community Park in St. Charles Tuesday.
Rick West | Staff Photographer
Ashley Anderson, front, Catie Petralia, right and Elise Petralia compete in the 12th annual card board boat regatta at Lakefront Park in Fox Lake Sunday. All the girls are from Island Lake.
Steve Lundy | Staff Photographer
Zachary Borst, 7, of South Elgin takes a ride with his father, Joseph, on the merry-go-round at South Elgin's Riverfest night for kids with special needs Wednesday. His mother said he could ride this ride, his favorite, all day.
Laura Stoecker | Staff Photographer
Naperville residents James and Rose Marie Blaha receive a demonstration in classical Chinese music called Guzeng by Kerry Leung, during the Asian/Pacific American Heritage Festival in Naperville Sunday.
Tanit Jarusan | Staff Photographer
Erik Schilling displays an unorthodox tackling style during the first day of football practice at Batavia High School Wednesday.
Rick West | Staff Photographer
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