Daily Herald's Photos of the Week
More than 100 pairs of running shoes hit the path at Independence Grove near Libertyville for the Grayslake Community Youth Network 6th Annual "Take a Step for Kids!" fundraiser 5K/10K run and 5K walk on Saturday April 18.
George LeClaire | Staff Photographer
Cecilia Pappas, center with plaque is hugged by her friend Jenna Morel. Nicor Gas presented two students at Gary D. Wright Elementary School in Hampshire with awards for winning the Energy by Design contest.
Brian Hill | Staff Photographer
With much delight, Alexis Loula, 7, of Campton Hills gets to hold Cora the Corn Snake at the St. Charles Park District's Earth Day celebration at Campton Hills Park on Saturday, April 18.
Laura Stoecker | Staff Photographer
Dr. R.J. Gelinas wears a sparkly wig and stands under colorful balloons as he speaks with customers Sunday during the St. Charles Mother's Club's annual Spring Fling fundraiser at Pottawatomie Park.
John Starks | Staff Photographer
Nicholas Garcia,9, of Elk Grove Village gets a pat on the head from hockey Hal -of-Famer Denis Savard Saturday at Super Low Foods in Roselle.
Paul Michna | Staff Photographer
Though the event was postponed because of the weather, several people who came to the Hawthorne Hill Nature Center for Sunday's trail clean up went for a toured hike anyway. Kim's Black Belt Academy of Elgin coordinated the event.
John Starks | Staff Photographer
Sara Cleveland of Vernon Hills, left, Jason Taylor, Amy Cleveland, and Matt Bryan walk in the Miles for Smiles 10K run/5K walk at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science in North Chicago Sunday.
Gilbert R. Boucher II | Staff Photographer
Evan Gulstine of St. Charles joined in the Kane County Taxpayer Tea Party event Wednesday on the grounds of the Kane County Government Center in Geneva.
Laura Stoecker | Staff Photographer
Baby sitter Heidi Flitton, left walked along University Place Monday with Caroline Barlar, 1 and sister Claire, 3 in the center using their umbrellas to shield themselves from rain near Wheaton College.
Tanit Jarusan | Staff Photographer
Wrapped in ponchos, Angela and Anthony Lelli of South Elgin stand under the new roof on the main concourse and look at the tarp covering the Elfstrom Stadium field Monday as the Kane County Cougars home opener is rained out.
John Starks | Staff Photographer
Author Eric Berlin presents the puzzle to unscramble these four words which also have something in common. The answer? North, East, West and South. Berlin visited Kaneland Middle School students on Thursday.
Laura Stoecker | Staff Photographer
Drum Major Kent Burns of the Red Plaid and Blue of Denver Colorado march down Hassell Road during parade kicking off the International Heartland Tattoo Festival in Hoffman Estates.
Bob Chwedyk | Staff Photographer
Carrie Esposito of Glen Ellyn and her son Jimmy, 2, will be able to carpool with family and friends in their own restored Chrysler minivan thanks to the Medinah Baptist Church Car Ministry.
Daniel White | Staff Photographer
Mr. Fish, played by John Lepiarz, and Roboman, played by Trent Arterberry, perform in the "Super Scientific Circus" and entertain students at the Mainstage Theatre on the College of Lake County campus Wednesday in Grayslake.
Gilbert R. Boucher II | Staff Photographer
St. Charles North senior Jude Abangan performs his poem "College Application Process" during the annual poetry slam competition Wednesday at Elgin Community College.
Christopher Hankins | Staff Photographer
Vistors go on a nature hike to help pull garlic mustard, an invasive species, at St. Charles Park District's Earth Day celebration at Campton Hills Park on Saturday, April 18.
Laura Stoecker | Staff Photographer
Cathy Kaduk, teacher at Maplebrook in Naperville, gets a hug from her fourth-grade student Nicholas Bobb before receiving the Rebecca-Smith-Andoh award Tuesday at the school. Kaduk teaches 3rd, 4th and 5th grade honors math.
Bev Horne | Staff Photographer
11-year-old Christian Martinez and about sixty student council members at W.J. Murphy Elementary school in Round Lake Park tied blue ribbons on the playground fence to promote the prevention of child abuse Thursday.
Steve Lundy | Staff Photographer
Former Senator and U.S. ambassador Carol Mosley Braun, right, greets past international president of the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Dr. Mattelia Grays while promoting her Ambassador Organics products in Schaumburg.
Bob Chwedyk | Staff Photographer
Eric Galvan, 13, of Aurora, a student at Aurora's K.D. Waldo Middle School, participates in a "Mathlete" program at Excelon in Warrenville. The program exposes the students to a possible career in the energy industry.
Daniel White | Staff Photographer
Mechanic Ken Kleiner looks over a Chrysler minivan which is part of the Medinah Baptist Church Car Ministry.
Daniel White | Staff Photographer
Floyd Kettering of Wheaton prepares for lift-off while his grandaughter Morgan Yambrovich holds the kite during the Wheaton Sesquicentennial celebration of a massive kite fly at Graf Park in an appempt to win a place in the Guinness Book of World Records.
Daniel White | Staff Photographer
Diane Comstock of the St. Charles Mother's Club stands among the silent auction baskets Sunday during the club's annual Spring Fling fundraiser at Pottawatomie Park.
John Starks | Staff Photographer
Against a background of a very wet and dreary day, Sarah Olson of Chicago takes a drink during a rehearsal break Monday afternoon at State Street Dance Company in Geneva.
Christopher Hankins | Staff Photographer
Jeff and Amy Hockenbrock of Evanston take their children along as they run in the Miles for Smiles 10K run/5K walk at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science in North Chicago Sunday. Proceeds from the race benefit the Kids Equipment Network.
Gilbert R. Boucher II | Staff Photographer
John Koeppen of Geneva and his daughter, Jenna, 9, of Elburn take a ride on 1001 Nachts ride at the Cabin Fever Carnival on Rt 38 in Geneva on Saturday, April 18. Along for the ride is Sadie Berner, 6, of St. Charles and Riley Duran, 9, of West Chicago.
Laura Stoecker | Staff Photographer
Reflections of runners in the lake at Independence Grove near Libertyville could be seen all morning due to the clear sky for the Grayslake Community Youth Network held it's 6th Annual "Take a Step for Kids!" fundraiser 5K/10K run and 5K walk.
George LeClaire | Staff Photographer
Both live pets and stuffed animals were part of Elmwood Elementary School's Pet Parade Sunday along Spruce Drive in Naperville. The parade was a fundraiser for the Animals Deserving of Proper Treatment pet shelter in Naperville.
Tanit Jarusan | Staff Photographer
Carrie Esposito gets the keys from Dean Scott, right, of the Medinah Baptist Church Car Ministry.
Daniel White | Staff Photographer
From left, Sheila Kintop of North Aurora, her daughter Kelly Kintop of Bolingbrook and Kim Smoot of Aurora shout out "Show me the money!" along with a speaker at the Kane County Taxpayer Tea Party event Wednesday in Kane County.
Laura Stoecker | Staff Photographer
Kane County Cougars mascot Ozzie signs autographs before the game against the Burlington Bees Tuesday.
Brian Hill | Staff Photographer
Governor Pat Quinn and John Olson of Elk Grove share a moment at Harper College after Quinn's speech and question and answer session. Looking on is Courtney Olson whose brother John T. Olson was killed in Iraq.
Mark Welsh | Staff Photographer
Gerardo Gonzalez, 10, left, and Antonio Barrera, 11, both of Montgomery cheer on the Cougars. The Kane County Cougars played the Burlington Bees on opening day Tuesday at Elfstrom Stadium in Geneva.
Brian Hill | Staff Photographer
About 200 people gathered during the four o'clock hour for the Kane County Taxpayer Tea Party event on the grounds of the Kane County Government Center in Geneva. Speakers included State Sen. Chris Lauzen and State Rep. Tim Schmitz.
Laura Stoecker | Staff Photographer
Karen Murray, left, and Carol Schaley, both of Elgin and "Art for All" paint one of the barrels during the Kick off of the "Rain Barrels on Parade" and Earth Week Saturday: April 18, 2009 at the Gail Borden Public Library in Elgin.
Brian Hill | Staff Photographer
Tea party protesters line up along route 62 in Algonquin Wednesday.
Brian Hill | Staff Photographer
NASA astronaut Daniel Tani is surprised to see a model shuttle to autograph from Ian Bray, 5, of Rolling Meadows during an autograph session after Tani presented a slide show at the Mount Prospect Library.
George LeClaire | Staff Photographer
Shannon Mevis, 11, of Naperville, gets her dog, Kymer, ready for the pet parade Sunday outside Elmwood Elementary School in Naperville. The parade which raised money for a local pet shelter.
Tanit Jarusan | Staff Photographer
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