This might be the best thing all week: The Week in Pictures photo gallery
Jon Kuester drags a wheat drill behind an International Harvester McCormick-Deering Farmall at Primrose Farm in St. Charles.
Rick West/rwest@dailyherald.com
Mail carrier Amy Becker greets Fiona and Kirk Ergang on her route in Green Oaks Thursday, May 23, 2024. She is retiring after 43 years. Fiona greets her every day.
John Starks/jstarks@dailyherald.com
Investigators and firefighters remain on the scene Wednesday morning on the 23500 block of North Overhill Road after an explosion destroyed the home in unincorporated Lake Zurich.
Paul Valade/pvalade@dailyherald.com
Jasmine Saenz, 5, jumps as she and her brother Ricky, 2, greet Hoot, the City of Rolling Meadows mascot at the Rolling Meadows Block Party on Central Road Friday evening, June 7, 2024.
John Starks/jstarks@dailyherald.com
The setting sun reflects on clouds over East and West Dundee and the Fox River on a recent evening. The twin towns have a combined population of about 10,000 and a long history dating to decades before the Civil War. Many of the original homes and buildings still stand and historical markers can be found throughout the towns.
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Red Cross first responder William Meskan covers his heart during the memorial for the 45th anniversary of the tragic crash of American Airlines Flight 191 Saturday, May 25, 2024 in Des Plaines. American Airlines Flight 191 is the deadliest non-terrorist aviation disaster in American history. Meskan was one of the Red Cross members that responded to the scene of the crash.
Brian Hill/bhill@dailyherald.com
Rev. Fr. Michael G. Zaniolo, STL, CAC, Chaplain for the Interfaith Airports Chapels of Chicago distributes soil from the crash site to the memorial wall during the gather for the 45th anniversary of the tragic crash of American Airlines Flight 191 Saturday, May 25, 2024 in Des Plaines. American Airlines Flight 191 is the deadliest non-terrorist aviation disaster in American history
Brian Hill/bhill@dailyherald.com
Wheeling Deputy Fire Chief Steve Mella walks in the bay of Fire House 42 on McHenry road in Wheeling.
John Starks/jstarks@dailyherald.com
Timmy Krusko, 8, gets started on a huge cotton candy treat at the Cream of Wheaton summer festival in downtown Wheaton on Thursday, May 30, 2024. He was with his family and friends.
John Starks/jstarks@dailyherald.com
Carnival rides attract teens to Liberty Drive at the Cream of Wheaton summer festival in downtown Wheaton on Thursday, May 30, 2024.
John Starks/jstarks@dailyherald.com
A little rain could not dampen the mood at the ELGbtq+ Pride Parade Saturday, June 1, 2024 in Elgin.
Brian Hill/bhill@dailyherald.com
Rachel Krueger wipes away tears while taking pictures of her son Tayten Wilder receiving his diploma during the final official Elgin Academy graduation Saturday.
Rick West/rwest@dailyherald.com
Work continues on a third train line crossing the Fox River in Geneva. Addition of the Union Pacific-West line will help alleviate freight train bottlenecks.
Paul Valade/pvalade@dailyherald.com
While standing in a hog barn that does not currently house animals, Marc Bernard of Rustic Road Farm in Elburn talks about the farm that he and his husband Luis purchased through the Conservation Fund. The farm's hogs are currently in downstate Arthur, located southwest of Champaign.
Joe Lewnard/jlewnard@dailyherald.com
Don Carter landed with the US Army in Normandy on D-Day Plus 2 during World War II. He is now 99 years old and poses in his Libertyville home wearing a sash given to him by the president of France.
John Starks/jstarks@dailyherald.com
Officials investigate the scene of a house explosion on the 23500 block of North Overhill Road in unincorporated Lake Zurich.
Paul Valade/pvalade@dailyherald.com
District 25 Superintendent Lori Bein, who is retiring next week after a decade at the helm of the district, greets Jenna Lambert, 9, on the first day of summer school, which is being held at Thomas Middle School, on Thursday, June 6, 2024 in Arlington Heights.
Joe Lewnard/jlewnard@dailyherald.com
Built by the DeKalb seed company, an oval-shaped, century-old corn crib is a prominent structure on a farm southeast of Elburn.
Joe Lewnard/jlewnard@dailyherald.com
Jason Sharratt, center, shares a laugh with his dad Jack Sharratt, left, both of Cary during the Craft brew fest Saturday, June 8, 2024 in Mundelein. The festival is a fundraiser for Mundelein Community Connection, a not for profit organization dedicated to the economic development, historic preservation and healthy community spirit of Mundelein’s central business district.
Brian Hill/bhill@dailyherald.com
Daily Herald photographers were busy bringing you the best moments from the past two weeks in the suburbs of Chicago
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