Daily Herald's photos of the week
Ellen Bartel, Composer,Special guest Director, leads Students,staffs and guests in Madison School Song Monday during Madison Junior High school celebrates its 30th anniversary, in Naperville.
Tanit Jarusan | Staff Photographer
A display of model trains wraps around members of the Lake County Society of Model Engineers Sunday at the Charlestown Mall during "Rail-Rama 2009." The weekend show was put on by Boy Scout Venture Crew 9911.
John Starks | Staff Photographer
Elk Grove Village took first place in the coed team Competitive Cheerleading State Finals held at U.S.Cellular Coliseum at the Illinois State campus in Bloomington.
George LeClaire | Staff Photographer
Christopher Majewski, 5, of Lombard gets a lift over snow melt from his father Craig Majewski during the Lombard Park District's Winter Carnival.
Daniel White | Staff Photographer
Mark Galloy, of Monee and his pet 4-feet long Black Throat Monitor at Exotic animal show and convention at the DuPage County Fairgrounds, in Wheaton.
Tanit Jarusan | Staff Photographer
Margaret Welch of Wadsworth plays with a Bearded Dragon, Sunday during Exotic animal show and convention at the DuPage County Fairgrounds, in Wheaton.
Tanit Jarusan | Staff Photographer
Mayor Craig Johnson talks about the green roof at the new Village Hall in Elk Grove Village that will absorb rain water provide better insulation.
Bill Zars | Staff Photographer
Brendan Locke, 7, and his brother Aidan, 5, watch model trains run around their tracks at the Charlestown Mall Sunday during "Rail-Rama 2009." The weekend show was put on by Boy Scout Venture Crew 9911.
John Starks | Staff Photographer
Fourth grader Danielle Howard spells the word "expertise" in the final round as Kallie Cabanban watches during the spelling bee at Robert Crown School in Wauconda. Howard won the bee on the word "clementine."
Gilbert R. Boucher II | Staff Photographer
Harrison and Molly Scalf check out the Children's Learning Gallery at the Lake County Discovery Museum near Wauconda.
Paul Valade | Staff Photographer
Contestant Tjay Pasia teases the audience on stage at the Sixth Annual Mr. CHS contest Sunday at Burlington Central High School. In the background is Tyra Banks, played by Netty Leach.
John Starks | Staff Photographer
Ironworkers weld the seams to a new water tower under construction along Route 173, east of Route 45 in Antioch.
Gilbert R. Boucher II | Staff Photographer
Benjamin Middle school 7th grade student Olivia Wilson does her part by paying $3.00 to wear pajamas to school Wednesday in Glen Ellyn. The Children's Organ Transplant Association is hosting Pajama Day to raise approximately $60,000 for Jayne Zenker.
Tanit Jarusan | Staff Photographer
Bailey Hooker, 9, of Hoffman Estates molds a clay pot during the Positive Strokes art school Sunday in Palatine.
Mark Black | Staff Photographer
Dave Seagren wears an appropriate hat to play the steel drum and Larry Rossi plays the guitar during a performance by the Tropical Sounds Steel Drum Duo Sunday at the St. Charles Public Library.
John Starks | Staff Photographer
A construction workerr is pretected from the cold winds as he works under plastic on the Wal-Mart building on Randall Road in Algonquin.
John Starks | Staff Photographer
Cross country skiers hit the trail at Middlefork Savanna in Lake Forest on Wednesday. Forest preserve district officials are planning an expansion.
Paul Valade | Staff Photographer
Northern Illinois Fire Sprinkler Advisory Board, National Fire Sprinkler Association, Fire Team U.S.A. and Illinois Fire Inspectors Association held a conference in Addison for fire service people, building code and county building departments.
Bev Horne | Staff Photographer
Richard "Fritz" Klein portrays Lincoln Tuesday; February 3, 2009 at Huntley High School. Huntley High School is kicking off their Lincoln Bicentennial Program on Tuesday with a program and display.
Brian Hill | Staff Photographer
JC Renzetti of Xtremme Dance Force in Naperville teaches Young Elementary students hip-hop during PE classes, in Naperville.
Tanit Jarusan | Staff Photographer
Police tape blocks off the sidewalk in front of Holy Name Cathedral on North State Street in Chicago. An early morning fire damaged part of the roof and water invaded the church sanctuary.
Mary Beth Nolan | Staff Photographer
All the contestants strike a pose as they perform "Single Ladies" on stage at the 6th annual Mr. CHS contest Sunday at Burlington Central High School. The Post Prom Committee fundraiser this year adopted the "Next Top Model" theme from the popular television program.
John Starks | Staff Photographer
6th-grader Dearian Wright of Lakewood School takes his turn during the District 300 middle school spelling bee at Carpentersville Middle School Thursday.
Rick West | Staff Photographer
Ayushi Balan, 7, of Palatine does some drawing during the Positive Strokes art school art show Sunday in Palatine. The school teaches everyone from 4-year-olds to seniors.
Mark Black | Staff Photographer
Donna Vaughn of DanceWorks Chicago performs Saturday at Black Family Festival at Gail Borden Public Library. The event offered opportunities for visitors to experience culture and contributions of the African American community.
Mary Beth Nolan | Staff Photographer
Olivia Nortillo, 12, and her sister Kristen, 11, of Hoffman Estates do some drawing during the Positive Strokes art school art show Sunday in Palatine.
Mark Black | Staff Photographer
Fourth grader Danielle Howard nervously watches fellow fourth grader Kallie Cabanban spell the word "croquette" in the final round during the spelling bee at Robert Crown School in Wauconda. Howard eventually won the bee on the word "clementine."
Gilbert R. Boucher II | Staff Photographer
St. Patrick seventh graders Joe Keefer, left and Brannon Barry hoist up Cameron Sweeney after he sank a three-point basket during Catholic Schools Week festivities at the St. Charles school.
Mary Beth Nolan | Staff Photographer
Kevin Perez, 12, shows his California King snake, Sunday during Exotic animal show , in Wheaton.
Tanit Jarusan | Staff Photographer
Chris and Michelle Garruso of Palatine look at the art work by theiir daughter, Emma, during the Positive Strokes art show Sunday in Palatine.
Mark Black | Staff Photographer
Cracked plaster is visible on a inside the sanctuary of Holy Name Cathedral on North State Street in Chicago. An early morning fire damaged part of the roof and water was inside the sanctuary of the 19th Century church.
Mary Beth Nolan | Staff Photographer
Peter Zizzo and Stephanie Groeninger perform in the 35th annual Carmel High School Street Scenes. Sunday's production was a special show for seniors. The event continues Friday, Feb. 13 and Saturday, Feb. 14.
Mark Black | Staff Photographer
The setting golden sunlight highlights the texture and shape of the metal artwork called "Framework for a Donut" by Howard J. Russo.
Laura Stoecker | Staff Photographer
Lou Hansen checks out the fishing conditions on the Fox river from the bike trail bridge in Algonquin.
Bob Chwedyk | Staff Photographer
Briana Hryhorysak talks about Viet Nam as fourth graders at Abraham Lincoln Elementary School in Glen Ellyn have a wax museum, where they dress to reflect their family heritage.
Bev Horne | Staff Photographer
Woodstock Willie saw his shadow Monday morning, indicating 6 more weeks of winter. Willie is being held by Mark Szafran of Animal Rentals, the same company that provided the animals for the movie "Groundhog Day," which was filmed in Woodstock.
Rick West | Staff Photographer
Fifth-grader Taylor Moran makes her moves during hip-hop class Monday at Young School in Naperville.
Tanit Jarusan | Staff Photographer
Woodstock mayor Brian Sager reads a decree calling for six more weeks of winter after Woodstock Willie saw his shadow Monday morning. Willie is being held by Mark Szafran of Animal Rentals, the same company that provided the animals for the movie.
Rick West | Staff Photographer
Three teachers and the principal at Warren Township High School's Almond Rd. Campus, got pies in the face as part of the school's food drive. Here,
Vincent Pierri | Staff Photographer
Carmel High School students perform a number from the musical "Rent" during the 35th annual Street Scenes. Street Scenes, produced by students, is the school's largest fundraiser.
Mark Black | Staff Photographer
A United Express plane appears to flying right by the winged horse high above the Muvico Rosemont 18 in Rosemont. The plane is actually flying much further north than the theater and the plane is much larger than the horse.
George LeClaire | Staff Photographer
Richard "Fritz" Klein portrays Lincoln as he talks with students Tuesday at Huntley High School.
Brian Hill | Staff Photographer
Jim Skelton, left, leans in to listen as Michael Reibly talks about being a pilgram as fourth graders at Abraham Lincoln Elementary School in Glen Ellyn have a wax museum, where they dress to reflect their family heritage.
Bev Horne | Staff Photographer
Bill Juns, of Burlington, center, works on his 1976 Rupp Nitro II. The warm weather caused the snowmobile course to be closed but visitors were able to look at antique snowmobiles.
Gilbert R. Boucher II | Staff Photographer
Catie Reimer, left, and Minda Sulak get a special lesson from Natalie Tursi of Thodos Dance Chicago in their Barrington HS dance class.
BOBCHWEDYK
The moon rises above trees at Tekakwitha Woods in St. Charles. Currently it is in the first quarter phase and will be full on February 9th.
Laura Stoecker | Staff Photographer
Three teachers and the principal at Warren Township High School's Almond Rd. Campus, got pies in the face as part of the school's food drive. Here,
Vincent Pierri | Staff Photographer
Workers clean up water from the sanctuary of Holy Name Cathedral on North State Street in Chicago. An early morning fire damaged part of the roof. Standing water was still visible in pews and on the floor in the afternoon.
Mary Beth Nolan | Staff Photographer
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