Daily Herald's week in photos
Students from Balodyan put on a cultural performance during India's Republican Day Celebration Sunday at Indian Trails Public Library in Wheeling.
Gilbert R. Boucher II | Staff Photographer
Snow settles within the needles of a pine tree near Lake Villa as snows cover the countryside.
Gilbert R. Boucher II | Staff Photographer
Addison resident Joe Chaddick celebrates his spare at the Turkey Bowl in Wood Dale.
Tanit Jarusan | Staff Photographer
A wetland area is covered in snow as the sun sets on a Grayslake farm.
Gilbert R. Boucher II | Staff Photographer
12-year-old Trevor Edlund of Minnesota flies off the 150-foot jump during the 105th-annual winter ski jumping event at Norge Ski Club in Fox River Grove.
John Starks | Staff Photographer
AKC judge Bill Potter looks over wire fox terrier Stell as professional handler Carlos Puig of Round Lake looks on during the Chain O'Lakes Kennel Club All Breed Dog Show at the Lake County Fairgrounds in Grayslake.
Mark Black | Staff Photographer
Snow is trapped within the spikes of a teasel along Route 83 in Grayslake as snows cover the countryside around Lake County.
Gilbert R. Boucher II | Staff Photographer
Lisa Schinker of Milwaukee blow dries English cocker spaniel Piper during the competition at the Lake County Fairgrounds in Grayslake.
Mark Black | Staff Photographer
Fermilab's Jerry Zimmerman, aka Mr. Freeze, watches a large plastic trash bag explode during his demonstration with liquid nitrogen at Gail Borden Public Library in Elgin Thursday night.
Folks brave the steep climb over the moon bridge during a guided walk through the the Fabyan Japanese Garden in Geneva Wednesday. This is the second of three winter tours, with the final one to be held Feb. 20.
Rick West | Staff Photographer
Yorkie Revvy waits for her turn during the Chain O'Lakes Kennel Club All Breed Dog Show at the Lake County Fairgrounds in Grayslake.
Mark Black | Staff Photographer
Paul Geiselhart of Libertyville, right, helps another volunteer work on the wooden nest frame as volunteers and members of the Lake County Forest Preserve and the Lake County Audobon Society install great blue heron nesting platforms Monday.
Gilbert R. Boucher II | Staff Photographer
Golden retrievers compete during the Chain O'Lakes Kennel Club All Breed Dog Show at the Lake County Fairgrounds.
Mark Black | Staff Photographer
Luke Daniels, 13, of New Hampshire jumps in the J2 Class in the 105th-annual ski jump tournament hosted by they Norge Ski Club on Saturday, January 30 in Fox River Grove.
Laura Stoecker | Staff Photographer
Bull mastiff Shen waits for his turn during the Chain O'Lakes Kennel Club All Breed Dog Show.
Mark Black | Staff Photographer
About 45 teams and 350 people participated in the 11th-annual Turkey Bowl Sunday at Crossroads Tavern & Eatery in Wood Dale.
Tanit Jarusan | Staff Photographer
A sunny day and thick ice made for a good turnout Sunday at the Worden Family Memorial 25th-annual ice fishing derby in Lake in the Hills. The event is sponsored by the Lake in the Hills Sportsmans Club.
John Starks | Staff Photographer
Avani Puranik, left, practices her lines dressed as a soccer ball with her mother, Pradnya, as students from Balodyan put on a cultural performance during India's Republican Day Celebration Sunday at Indian Trails Library in Wheeling.
Gilbert R. Boucher II | Staff Photographer
Chloe Harr, 7, of Villa Park tries on a Mardi Gras mask she made during Villa Park Recreation Department's annual Mardi Gras celebration with music, costume parade and crafts Sunday.
Tanit Jarusan | Staff Photographer
Woodstock mayor Brian Sager listens carefully as Woodstock Willie provides his annual prognostication Tuesday morning on the square in Woodstock.
Christopher Hankins | Staff Photographer
Tia Creps, 17, of Glendale Heights makes a valentine Wendesday at Glenbard North High School.
Paul Michna | Staff Photographer
David Hartwig, in red, and Brendan Mulcahy wrap their ribs in foil as part of their cooking process during Saturday's Ribfest in Lake Villa Township.
Brian Hill | Staff Photographer
Scott Robin of Ingleside adds onions and garlic to his homemade Asian rib sauce. Robin's recipe won the Best Sauced Ribs category.
Brian Hill | Staff Photographer
Kristi Falkenthal of Beloit, Wisconsin shows golden retriever Rally who won her American breed class.
Mark Black | Staff Photographer
Tim Valassie of St. Charles cuts up loose wood to be used for the frame of the nests.
Gilbert R. Boucher II | Staff Photographer
Deb Lee of Elmhurst paticipates in the 11th-annual Turkey Bowl Sunday.
Tanit Jarusan | Staff Photographer
With the frozen Fox River in the background, Jere Kykkanen flies off the 150-foot jump during the 105th-annual winter ski jumping event at Norge Ski Club.
John Starks | Staff Photographer
Sarah Drake gets standard poodle Franny ready for competition in Grayslake.
Mark Black | Staff Photographer
Molly Hendershot plays the lead role in the Larkin High School's Alice in Wonderland.
John Starks | Staff Photographer
Bill McGrath of Lindenhurst checks one of his racks at Saturday's Winter Ribfest.
Brian Hill | Staff Photographer
Josephine Burroughs, 9, of Villa Park works on Mardi Gras crafts Sunday a Mardis Gras celebration in Villa Park.
Tanit Jarusan | Staff Photographer
Fans packed the Blizzard Theatre at Elgin Community College for the annual American Grands concert on Saturday, January 30. 20 muscial scores were played on 12 grand pianos.
Laura Stoecker | Staff Photographer
Author Aaron Reynolds demonstrates care with knives as he makes salsa with Madeline Burchill, 6, after he read his book Chicks and Salsa to first graders at Fremont Elementary School Wednesday.
Gilbert R. Boucher II | Staff Photographer
Frank Jay, on the accordion, and Mike Delaney entertain the crowd with some polka music Tuesday morning in Woodstock. The two of them, along with tuba player Bill Jeffrey make up the Alte Kameraden band. Jay is from Belvidere and Delaney is from Elmhurst.
Christopher Hankins | Staff Photographer
Andrea Vernola, left and Erin Zambataro pose for a picture with a slightly larger version of Woodstock Willie during the annual groundhog day event at Woodstock Square. Both women are from Woodstock.
Christopher Hankins | Staff Photographer
Larkin High School students rehearse their production of Alice in Wonderland last week in Elgin.
John Starks | Staff Photographer
Elliot Bennett of Evanston, left, and Greg Zink of Mundelein work on the frame of the platforms.
Gilbert R. Boucher II | Staff Photographer
Gisele Rowe plays with Play-Doh during a Hoffman Estates Park District full-day preschool program.
Bob Chwedyk | Staff Photographer
Norge Ski Club member Scott Smith opens the 105th-annual winter ski jumping event with a successful jump and landing at Norge Ski Club in Fox River Grove Sunday. In the 105-year history of the event, no skier has ever fallen on the ceremonial first jump.
John Starks | Staff Photographer
Eva Payetta, 10 of Woodstock created a special hat to wear for the annual groundhog day event Tuesday in Woodstock.
Christopher Hankins | Staff Photographer
Woodstock Willie takes a look at the hundreds of fans who have gathered to hear his prognositcation Tuesday during the annual groundhog day event at Woodstock Square.
Christopher Hankins | Staff Photographer
Volunteers and members of the Lake County Forest Preserve and the Lake County Audobon Society install great blue heron nesting platforms at the Almond Marsh Forest Preserve in Libertyville Township.
Gilbert R. Boucher II | Staff Photographer
A deer sneaks out from the woods at St. Mary of the Lake Seminary in Mundelein as snows cover the countryside around Lake County.
Gilbert R. Boucher II | Staff Photographer
Janice Garcia, 16, of Glendale Heights was one of many students at Glenbard North High School who made valentines for veterans Wednesday.
Paul Michna | Staff Photographer
Zoe Haith, 6, left, Abbey Guzzio, 7, and Kyle Massel, 7, yell "Ole!" as author Aaron Reynolds reads his book "Chicks and Salsa" to first graders at Fremont Elementary School Wednesday.
Gilbert R. Boucher II | Staff Photographer
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