Daily Herald's Photos of the Week
Volunteer Plaza in Palatine is renamed in honor of former Mayor Rita Mullins Saturday.
Joe Lewnard | Staff Photographer
18-month-old Kevin Taylor doesn't really enjoy his meeting with Kane County Sheriff K-9 officer Marshall after watching Marshall demonstrate his explosive-sniffing skills at Woodman's in North Aurora Thursday.
Rick West | Staff Photographer
Elk Grove Village Officer Rich Gigante finished off a round as village officials toured the Elk Grove Village Police Department's new firearms facility on Saturday October 24th.
George LeClaire | Staff Photographer
Patriarch Filaret blesses the faithful with a hand-held candelabra as he visits St. Andrew Ukrainian Orthodox Church in Bloomingdale.
Scott Sanders | Staff Photographer
Emily Rauwerdink from Lisle tosses a large pumpkin down Houston Street in downtown Batavia during the BatFest Pumpkin Roll on Saturday afternoon.
Kevin Sherman | Staff Photographer
Elk Grove Village Police Officer Ed Thomas fires a long guns using a police car as protection in the department's new firearms facility. Village officials toured the facility on Saturday October 24th.
George LeClaire | Staff Photographer
Jenna Lewis, 3, of Lake Zurich, shares ice cream with her mom, Diane, at the forth annual Kildeer Police Halloween Haunting Party on Saturday at the Shops of Kildeer.
George LeClaire | Staff Photographer
Colin Feely of Naperville dives for a block during practice Tuesday as he competes in a game of goalball at Naper Elementary.
Paul Michna | Staff Photographer
Dressed as Yoda, Christian Azar, 6, of Sleepy Hollow walks during the Costume Parade as part of Sleepy Hollow Service Club's Halloween in the Hallow on Saturday evening.
Kevin Sherman | Staff Photographer
Chaplain Mike Korpan gives the announcements before the sermon at Unity Northwest Church in Des Plaines on Sunday.
George LeClaire | Staff Photographer
Mitch Adamus of Glen Ellyn, original steward at West Side Community Park in St. Charles since 1988, helps plant over 2,500 native plants in a two acre area at the park on Make A Difference Day on Saturday.
Laura Stoecker | Staff Photographer
Mia Marin, 3, of West Chicago chases bubbles while dancing to calypso music by Steel Band at Central DuPage Hospital's costume party for youngsters who began life in the hospital's NICU.
George LeClaire | Staff Photographer
Oralia Martinez of Naperville takes a look down Washington Street at Halloween Happening at the Riverwalk in Naperville. The event was hosted by Naperville Park District and Comcast.
George LeClaire | Staff Photographer
Sue Groeschl of Hayward, Wisconsin talks to her alpaca before they go into the exhibition ring during the 8th Annual Alpaca Extravaganza Sunday at the Lake County Fairgrounds in Grayslake.
Gilbert R. Boucher II | Staff Photographer
Hersey's Becca Haraf and Katie Lill celebrate with the trophy after beating Fremd in the Mid-Suburban League girls volleyball title match.
Mark Welsh | Staff Photographer
Chris Boswell, left of Naperville North and Michael Leahy, right of Downers Grove South battle for the ball in regional boys soccer in Naperville.
Bev Horne | Staff Photographer
Dressed as a fairy in her Halloween costume, Rihanna Null, 6, putts her way through the Batavia Public Library Sunday during a fundraiser called "Library Links." The library's foundation volunteers designed, built and ran the event.
John Starks | Staff Photographer
Ryan Camblin reacts to getting the ball past the goalie during Pee Wee soccer practice. The Itasca Park District won a national Gold Medal Award from the National Recreation and Parks Association thanks to programs like this one.
Scott Sanders | Staff Photographer
Maplebrook Elementary in Naperville dedicates a memorial last week to teachers who have died. On the far right is Project Leap teacher Karen Lindahl as well as sixth graders Alex Bryk, left and Samantha Kim.
Bev Horne | Staff Photographer
Diane Clayton, mother of Brown's Chicken and Pasta victim Marcus Nelsen cries after the verdict of life in prison was rendered last week for killer James Degorski.
Mark Welsh | Staff Photographer
Family members from left, Steve Raclaw holding his daughter Charlotte, Trina Metz with her son Jacob and husband Joe Metz mourn during the graveside service for Lake County law enforcement officer Thomas Madole.
Bob Chwedyk | Staff Photographer
5-year-old Ginger Ramirez of Buffalo Grove is congratulated by her mom April after singing "Part of Your World" from "The Little Mermaid" as preschool-aged children sang at Woodfield Mall for a chance to be featured in a Disney event.
Bob Chwedyk | Staff Photographer
Larkin's Erik Rodriguez is hugged by teammates Tony Hernandez, right, and Roberto Torres after he tied the score with South Elgin in the Huntley Regional Tuesday.
John Starks | Staff Photographer
Heavy smoke envelopes the area around Matty's Wayside Inn Wednesday as a fire continues to burn at sunrise. Fire completely demolished the Glenview restaurant.
George LeClaire | Staff Photographer
Stephanie Hedrick, 11 gets in the middle of an Indian summer leaf fight with her sister, Elizabeth, 8, brother Harrison, 5, and neighbor Valeriya Fedyukova, 11 as they rake leaves in their yard in Buffalo Grove.
Mark Welsh | Staff Photographer
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