Images: Some of best photos that you may have missed this weekend
Every weekend, Daily Herald photographers venture out to some of the area's best local events. See some of the very best images from our staff that you may have missed this past weekend.
Jean Zhang and her daughter Christy Yao, 8 months old greet a Storm Trooper scout called TB33050 of the Midwest Garrison of the 501st Legion as the Vernon Area Public Library in Lincolnshire hosted a Mini Comic Con in which kids participated in witing workshops, costume contest and comic book drawing.
Mark Welsh/mwelsh@dailyherald.com
Ghausia Ali of Naperville, left, looks at clothing items displayed by fashion consultant Janet Leigh at the "Simply Comfortable" table during the Palatine Area Chamber of Commerce's first Business Expo and Community Showcase, held at the Falcon Park Recreation Center in Palatine Saturday.
Joe Lewnard/jlewnard@dailyherald.com
Sydney Vieth, 7, whose mom, Denise, works at Merit Corp., which has a location in Palatine, is already in the Christmas spirit during the Palatine Area Chamber of Commerce's first Business Expo and Community Showcase, held at the Falcon Park Recreation Center in Palatine Saturday.
Joe Lewnard/jlewnard@dailyherald.com
Vendors offer goods and services during the Palatine Area Chamber of Commerce's first Business Expo and Community Showcase, held at the Falcon Park Recreation Center in Palatine Saturday.
Joe Lewnard/jlewnard@dailyherald.com
Joe Vavra, 11, of St. Charles, takes a selfie with a Mexican Milk Snake in a booth sponsored by the Chicago Herpetological Society during the Chicago Pet Show at the Kane County Fairgrounds in St. Charles.
Daniel White/dwhite@dailyherald.com
Abbey Frost, 8, of Geneva relaxes with several turtles in a booth sponsored by the Chicago Herpetological Society at the Chicago Pet Show at the Kane County Fairgrounds in St. Charles.
Daniel White/dwhite@dailyherald.com
Erin Johnson, 12 of St. Charles holds striped skunk named "Bella" during the Fox Valley Wildlife Center's fifth annual Wild About Wildlife at Hickory Knolls Discovery Center in St. Charles. "Bella" is from the group Incredible Bats out of New Lenox, IL.
Mark Black/mblack@dailyherald.com
Call Lukoshua, 10 of Elburn pets a Okeetee Cornsnake named "Root Beer" during the Fox Valley Wildlife Center's fifth annual Wild About Wildlife at Hickory Knolls Discovery Center in St. Charles. "Root Beer" is from the Hoo Haven wildlife rehabilitation and education center in Durand, IL.
Mark Black/mblack@dailyherald.com
Laura Kirk from the Fox Valley Wildlife Center holds "Zihna" the retailed hawk during the fifth annual Wild About Wildlife at Hickory Knolls Discovery Center in St. Charles.
Mark Black/mblack@dailyherald.com
Entertainer Barb Sorensen of Palatine sings "Per Spelmann," a traditional folk song, during the annual Norwegian Heritage Fest on Sunday at the AUYA Center in Palatine. The event was sponsored by the Sons of Norway, Skjold Lodge featuring Norwegian foods, arts and crafts, and entertainment.
Gilbert R. Boucher II/gboucher@dailyherald.com
Jon Satrum of Downers Grove explains how to make Krumkake with Kathy Nikides of Cary during the annual Norwegian Heritage Fest on Sunday at the AUYA Center in Palatine. The event was sponsored by the Sons of Norway, Skjold Lodge featuring Norwegian foods, arts and crafts, and entertainment.
Gilbert R. Boucher II/gboucher@dailyherald.com
NHRA top fuel driver T.J. Zizzo, right, talks with Bob Armstrong of Crystal Lake about his modified '39 Ford as Zizzo greets fans Sunday at Firehouse Subs in Vernon Hills. Lincolnshire resident Zizzo and his pit crew signed autographs and discussed cars with fans during the meet and greet event.
Gilbert R. Boucher II/gboucher@dailyherald.com
Tony Zizzo, owner of Team Zizzo with NHRA top fuel driver T.J. Zizzo, talks to Sherwin Epstein of Buffalo Grove about his '41 Willys as Team Zizzo members greeted fans Sunday at Firehouse Subs in Vernon Hills. Lincolnshire resident T.J. Zizzo and his pit crew signed autographs and discussed cars with fans during the meet and greet event.
Gilbert R. Boucher II/gboucher@dailyherald.com
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