We made it through last week and here's proof.

Four-year-old Claire Rehmer, of Libertyville, dances to the American roots musical stylings of the Dang-Its at Independence Grove Forest Preserve as part of its Events in the Plaza series Tuesday in Libertyville. Steve Lundy/slundy@dailyherald.com

Two-year-old Piper Muller, of Lincolnshire, looks up at a giant, stuffed teddy bear during the first day of Libertyville Days on Thursday. The day featured rides, food, bands and the Miss Libertyville Pageants. Gilbert R. Boucher II/gboucher@dailyherald.com

George Lazansky stands in his Algonquin home doorway. He was held captive in Beruit 30 years ago during a terrorist hijacking. John Starks/jstarks@dailyherald.com

Christine Budil, 12, of Grayslake, smiles while dancing at the Grayslake Art Festival. The festival featured the work of local artists, live music and children's activities Mike Krebs/mkrebs@dailyherald.com

Josh Chuboff, of Rolling Meadows, tries to gather a pass as defender Luis Cazares, of Cicero, closes in during the quad rugby demonstration at the Chicago Abilities expo at the Schaumburg Renaissance Convention Center Saturday. Joe Lewnard/jlewnard@dailyherald.com

Adam Tracy, commander of VFW Post 2298, lowers an American Flag to be retired during a Flag Day Celebration at the Dundee Township Visitor's Center in East Dundee. The event included the retiring of an old American Flag, the singing of "The Star Spangled Banner" and performances by Allegiance Color Guard. Mike Krebs/mkrebs@dailyherald.com

Chloe Peacock, 4, of Hanover Park, cheers for her dad, Josh, during the Streamwood Stride at Park Place Recreation Center in Streamwood Saturday. Joe Lewnard/jlewnard@dailyherald.com

Angie Sterkel, of Yorkville, left, and Katie Bevier, of Aurora, scope out the beer list at the Lombard American Craft Ale Fest Saturday. Over 100 unique beers were on tap for all to sample. Paul Michna/pmichna@dailyherald.com

Greg Phillips, of Lake Villa, prepares a rack of ribs on Saturday during the Lake Villa Celebration of Summer, at Lehmann Park, in Lake Villa. The festival featured a rib contest, car show and live music. Mike Krebs/mkrebs@dailyherald.com

Patrick Garrity, 14, of Antioch, scooters at the Daniel Barry Skate Park in Grayslake."We just come out here to practice and have fun," Garrity said. Mike Krebs/mkrebs@dailyherald.com

Rotarian Kitty Weiner and fest chairman Bill Marston anchor the group's logo during setup for RotaryFest at Lion's Park in Elk Grove Village. Joe Lewnard/jlewnard@dailyherald.com

People arrive early to buy Stanley Cup championship gear at Dick's Sporting Goods in Schaumburg. Bob Chwedyk/bchwedyk@dailyherald.com

Michael Badsing, who was killed by a sniper in Vietnam, was honored by friends and family at All Saints Cemetery in Des Plaines as being the first local Marine killed 50 years ago. Marine Paul Zogg, of Chicago, presents the flag to Michael's sister Barbara Grosskopf, of DeKalb, and sister Bernadette, of Barrington. Mark Welsh/mwelsh@dailyherald.com

Lombard college students Laurel Scott, left, Jennifer Jablonski and Liz Nocek, right, celebrate during a video presentation Thursday at the Blackhawks Stanley Cup Championship rally at Soldier Field. With them but not pictured was Michelle Smith. John Starks/jstarks@dailyherald.com

Robin Bengston, of Lake Villa, right, gets some help from the audience as her dog Cedar jumps through 8 hoops at Aspen Drive Library in Vernon Hills Wednesday. Steve Lundy/slundy@dailyherald.com

Nathan Jimenez, left, and Evan Walz, both 13 and from Elk Grove Village, hang on tight as they enjoy a ride during the first day of RotaryFest at Lion's Park in Elk Grove Village. Joe Lewnard/jlewnard@dailyherald.com

Coach Joel Quenneville hoists the Cup at the Hawks Rally at Soldier Field. Bob Chwedyk/bchwedyk@dailyherald.com

Sean O'Connor, of Chicago, wears his Stanley Cup Man costume at the Chicago Blackhawks rally at Soldier Field. Bob Chwedyk/bchwedyk@dailylherald.com

Emily Sondergaard, 6, of Palatine, volunteers for a performance during the Relay for Life at Boomers Stadium in Schaumburg. Mike Krebs/mkrebs@dailyherald.com

Chicago Blackhawks veteran Marian Hossa signs the sweater of Rob Nota, of Barrington, at Westfield Hawthorn Mall in Vernon Hills on Friday. Mark Welsh/mwelsh@dailyherald.com

Maeve Newman, 6, of Batavia, walks between tombstones at the West Side Cemetery in Batavia. The event was held by the Batavia Arts Council and featured historical figures, portrayed by actors, who described their significance to Batavia. Mike Krebs/mkrebs@dailyherald.com

Hawks fans celebrate the Chicago Blackhawks winning the Stanley Cup over the Tampa Lightning in Wrigleyville on Monday. Mark Welsh/mwelsh@dailyherald.com