Saturday in the suburbs
Erich Christ, left, of Morton Grove, Tony Winkhardt of Chicago and Willie Eren of West Chicago prepare sausages on Saturday during "Oktoberfest in August" at the Schwaben Center in Buffalo Grove. The event included German food, music and dancing.
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Snipa Dave of Schaumburg, with her dog Maya, was among 1,000 people who participated in the BAPS Charities 5K walk Saturday in St. Charles.
John Starks | Staff Photographer
Dog owners check out vendor booths while dogs check out each other at Woofstock in Roselle Saturday.
Paul Michna | Staff Photographer
Tatum Kornfeind, 2, of McHenry eats a piece of pizza during the Round Lake Home Town Fest Saturday.
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Denise Fontana of Arlington Heights chats with friends Saturday during Oktoberfest in August at the Schwaben Center in Buffalo Grove.
Joe Lewnard | Staff Photographer
Hanover Park's James Williamson and his dog Theodore take part in the Woofstock dog event Saturday in Roselle. The park district event included dog yoga and a dog costume show.
Paul Michna | Staff Photographer
About 1,000 people took part in the BAPS Charities Walk '09 over the Fox River in St. Charles Saturday. The international nonprofit charity raised money for Adventist GlenOaks Hospital in Glendale Heights.
John Starks | Staff Photographer
Simon the dog cools off during the inaugural Woofstock Saturday. Hosted by the Roselle Park District at Odlum Park, the event offered vendor booths and games for dogs and owners alike.
Paul Michna | Staff Photographer
About 1,000 people took part Saturday in the BAPS Charities Walk '09 on Route 31 in St. Charles. The international nonprofit charity group seeks to help needy people around the world, with a particular focus on India, and this year raised money for Advocate GlenOaks Hospital in Glendale Heights.
John Starks | Staff Photographer
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