Images: Some of the best photos you may have missed this weekend
Take a look at some of the best photos taken this past weekend by Daily Herald Photographers.
Phil Lauricella shows his Jeep field supplies during the fourth annual DuPage Veterans Foundation Honor Flight fundraiser at the DuPage County Airport. Lauricella was representing the 87th Mountain Infantry Regiment of the 10th Mountain Division.
Daniel White/dwhite@dailyherald.com
The Golden Chords Quartet sings "Sweet Adeline" during the Fox Valley Men of Harmony Barbershop Chorus' 69th annual show at the First United Methodist Church in Elgin Saturday. From left to right: Keith Rosborough of Batavia, Steve Bradley of Huntley, Jack Wine of Crystal Lake and Harry Swenson of South Barrington. The Golden Chords are one of four Chapter Quartets in the chorus.
Laura Stoecker/lstoecker@dailyherald.com
The Fox Valley Men of Harmony Barbershop Chorus wave and sing goodbye as they perform "Coney Island Baby" during their 69th annual show at the First United Methodist Church in Elgin Saturday.
Laura Stoecker/lstoecker@dailyherald.com
Alexandra Lyons is all smiles after being coroneted the 2015 Lilac Queen, continuing a Lombard tradition of more than 70 years. Lyons is hugged by outgoing 2014 Lilac Queen Kendall Kott.
Daniel White/dwhite@dailyherald.com
Alexandra Lyons is crowned the 2015 Lilac Queen in Lilacia Park, continuing a Lombard tradition of more than 70 years. Outgoing 2014 Lilac Queen Kendall Kott and Nancy Spartz fasten the crown. Other princesses include Martha Venchus, Leslie Schmuldt, Erin Millett, and Kristina Marzullo.
Daniel White/dwhite@dailyherald.com
Mark Pawlak of Milwaukee and his son Isaiah finish their run on Goliath, as Six Flags Great America in Gurnee kicked off their 40th season with a Goliath celebration. Goliath is officially recognized by the Guinness World Records as the tallest, steepest and fastest wooden roller coaster in the world.
Bob Chwedyk/bchwedyk@dailyherald.com
Six Flags Great America in Gurnee kicked off their 40th season with a Goliath celebration. Goliath is officially recognized by the Guinness World Records as the tallest, steepest and fastest wooden roller coaster in the world.
Bob Chwedyk/bchwedyk@dailyherald.com
Palatine firefighter/paramedic Russ Cerny enters the water to dive for a "victim" as Harper College hosts a simulated crime scene and water rescue for the benefit of students studying law enforcement, forensic science, fire science and emergency management at the Palatine campus Saturday.
Joe Lewnard/jlewnard@dailyherald.com
Wheaton Park District sponsored its annual Go Fly a Kite festival. Participants brought a kite of their own or simply enjoyed watching the precision of professional kite fliers - including members of the Chicago Fire Kite Team. Scott Liljegren of Wheaton struggles to get his kite in the air due to a dearth of wind at the fest.
Paul Michna/pmichna@dailyherald.com
Leah Popplewell, 9, right, and her brother Charlie, 6, of North Aurora are about halfway through 10-minutes of jar shaking as they make their own butter during the annual Heritage Day festival at Peck Farm Park in Geneva Saturday. After making the butter, kids were able to try it with pretzels.
Rick West/rwest@dailyherald.com
John Seraphine of Heatherhope Farm in Sycamore leads Border Collie Nell in a sheep herding demonstration during the annual Heritage Day festival at Peck Farm Park in Geneva Saturday.
Rick West/rwest@dailyherald.com
Athlete Anna Carollo, 13, representing Lake Zurich High School, waves to family members during the opening ceremonies of the Special Olympics Area 13 Spring Games Sunday at Lake Zurich High School. About 475 athletes from Lake and McHenry Counties competed in the games that included running and walking races, softball throw, long jump and relay races.
Gilbert R. Boucher II/gboucher@dailyherald.com
Members of the Mount Saint Joseph team enter the stadium during the opening ceremonies of the Special Olympics Area 13 Spring Games Sunday at Lake Zurich High School. About 475 athletes from Lake and McHenry Counties competed in the games that included running and walking races, softball throw, long jump and relay races.
Gilbert R. Boucher II/gboucher@dailyherald.com
Archbishop Blase Cupich dedicates the new altar at St. Stephen Protomartyr Church in Des Plaines during Mass on Sunday. The congregation packed the church to listen to the sermon by the Archbishop.
Gilbert R. Boucher II/gboucher@dailyherald.com
The congregation prays during the dedication ceremony of the new altar at St. Stephen Protomartyr Church in Des Plaines during Mass on Sunday. The congregation packed the church to listen to the sermon by Archbishop Blase Cupich.
Gilbert R. Boucher II/gboucher@dailyherald.com
Fumi Ito of Arlington Heights, left, and Katsumi Yoshida of Palatine shop for collectible cups at the Kane County Flea Market at the Kane County Fairground in St. Charles Sunday. It was Ito's first time at the market and Yoshida has visited a few times in the past.
Laura Stoecker/lstoecker@dailyherald.com
Jennifer Hastert of St. Charles and her mother, Norma Albright of Plano, shop at the Kane County Flea Market at the Kane County Fairground in St. Charles Sunday. It was the first time for Albright at the market and Hastert was along for the ride to help her mother carry her purchases.
Laura Stoecker/lstoecker@dailyherald.com
Honorable Judge Robert G. Gibson swears in new Naperville Mayor Steve Chirico, facing, as his wife, Julie, stands by his side at his inauguration in the city council chambers Sunday. Behind him are his children and grandchildren, and Chirico's mother, Phillis Chirico of Williamston, MI, on far right. Phillis is a former Naperville resident.
Laura Stoecker/lstoecker@dailyherald.com
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