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Images: The Week in Pictures

  Lincoln re-enactor Vernon Rusty, of Arlington Heights, watches clowns from Chuck-A-Roos & The Fabulous Memories get ready before the 2014 Elk Grove Hometown Parade in June. Rusty was standing in the shade waiting for the parade to kick off, creating an interesting silhouette and juxtaposition with the clowns scrambling around putting on their costumes. This year's theme was "Under the Big Top." The annual parade, is typically held the Saturday of Fathers Day weekend. This photo was originally published in the Perspective column in the print edition of the Daily Herald. Bob Chwedyk/bchwedyk@dailyherald.com
  While doing a story on sheep breeder Donna Douglas, of Woodstock, at the McHenry County Fair, (that's her in the ring holding a sheep), I couldn't help but get a kick out the 4H kid watching the judging in this manner. I love documenting humor. I've seen a lot of things at county fairs over the years, but this was new. This is part of the reason why I love photojournalism; you never know what's going to happen and often times the best photo isn't anything you ever expected. This photo was originally published in the Perspective column in the print edition of the Daily Herald. Laura Stoecker/lstoecker@dailyherald.com
  Gurnee Police K-9 officer Phil Mazur and his daughters Kailey, 10, right, and Allison, 8, play in their back yard with retired police dog Shane, active dog Hunter, and puppy Talia, at their home in Kenosha, Wisconsin. Steve Lundy/slundy@dailyherald.com
  Rustin Angerola, 3, of Elburn, reacts as a truck in the 6,500 AS 4 x 4 class takes off from the starting line at the truck and tractor pull at Elburn Days Saturday. His friend and neighbor, Hayden Deutsch, 3, on right. Laura Stoecker/lstoecker@dailyherald.com
  Ruben Pittman, 5, of Sycamore, waves to the crowd at the Elburn Days parade while seated in his dad Rick's lap and riding in the '65 Chevy Impala driven by his grandfather, Ronn Pittman of Batavia, on Friday. Laura Stoecker/lstoecker@dailyherald.com
  Magic the horse puckers up to plant a kiss on Michelle Tuozzo, of Huntley, at the Festival of the Horse & Drum at the Kane County Fairgrounds in St. Charles Saturday. Magic, 21, and her owner, Peggy Gower of Wayne, were walking around the grounds showing off the tricks Magic could perform and doled out kisses. Laura Stoecker/lstoecker@dailyherald.com
  Pastor Tim Mitchell, of the First United Methodist Church of West Chicago, blessed various animals during an inaugural Outdoor Pet Blessing. While Gwen Lagasca's dog named Pepper is blessed, Dawn Kemp, 1. of West Chicago provides her own caring touch. Daniel White/dwhite@dailyherald.com
  Johanna Phillips, 8, of St. Charles practices the cheer to the school song for St. Charles North High School at the drill and dance teams' 15th annual dance clinic for elementary and middle school students at Bell-Graham Elementary School in St. Charles. Laura Stoecker/lstoecker@dailyherald.com
  Participants in the "Best Dressed Lady" contest stand together during the International Festival of Racing at Arlington International Racecourse Saturday. Joe Lewnard/jlewnard@dailyherald.com
  Jim and Peg Kritek, of Northbrook, look at two 1960 Corvette Roadsters during the 9th Annual All-Corvette Show at Bill Stasek Chrevolet in Wheeling. The show was sponsored by the Chicagoland North Corvette Club and featured over 100 Corvettes. Gilbert R. Boucher II/gboucher@dailyherald.com
  Carolyn O'Neal, (wife of the late Ronald D. O'Neal) right, gets a hug from Delores Mayes-Howard after a renaming ceremony for Sheridan Elementary School to Ronald D. O'Neal Elementary School Friday in Elgin. The school was renamed in honor of the district's first African American administrator. Brian Hill/bhill@dailyherald.com
  Joey Pavlik, 3, of Grayslake, said the best food item at the first day of Grayslake Summer Days festival is the M&M funnel cake. George LeClaire/gleclaire@dailyherald.com
  New District 300 Superintendant Fred Heid helps staff load the buses at the end of the first day of school Wednesday at Lake in the Hills Elementary. John Starks/jstarks@dailyherald.com
  The Fox Valley United Way launched its fundraising campaign with the 12th annual Cardboard Boat Race at Phillips Park Saturday in Aurora. Mary Moutray lifts her arms in victory as Don Bauer gives it all to the line. They won their heat during the races. Both are from Aurora. Paul Michna/pmichna@dailyherald.com
  Tristan Gottstein, 13, of Grayslake, throws a 54 mph pitch at Grayslake Youth Baseball Association's pitching booth on Saturday at the second day of Grayslake Summer Days festival in downtown. George LeClaire/gleclaire@dailyherald.com
  Linda and Mike Mouser, of Carlock, Illinois, talk with metal and glass artist Rachel Haynes of Altona, Illinois, about her large display of work at Long Grove Village Art Market on Saturday in Long Grove. George LeClaire/gleclaire@dailyherald.com
  Wildflower Lake in Sun City Huntley has been contaminated and 3,000 fish were killed. John Starks/jstarks@dailyherald.com
  Olivia and Grace Camel, of Barrington, give it their all during the Fox Lake's 17th annual Cardboard Boat races at Lake Front Park in Fox Lake Saturday. Paul Michna/pmichna@dailyherald.com
  Several "Shingle Fish," large hand-crafted wooden fish painted by Wheaton artist Dick Dahlstrom, wait Sunday at the Huntley ArtFest as visitors pass on Main Street. More than 40 artists from the Midwest displayed their work. John Starks/jstarks@dailyherald.com
  An RC car flies over a jump on the dirt track Sunday at the Elburn Days festival in Lions Park on Route 47. Competitors race in age groups and against similar cars and trucks. The racing counted toward points earned for trophies and prizes at the end of the season, from Hobby Town USA in St. Charles. John Starks/jstarks@dailyherald.com
  Sidney and Landon Rozalowsky try their hand at grinding corn and churning butter the "old fashion way" while at the Naper Settlement and the DuPage Children's Museum's day of play that the Naper Settlement in Naperville, Sunday. Mark Black/mblack@dailyherald.com
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