Images: Valentines, ashes and horses in the living room are part of The Week in Pictures
Valentines, ashes and horses in the living room are part of The Week in Pictures
Eighth grader David Hegberg prays during School Mass and Blue Ribbon Award celebration at Our Lady of the Wayside School in Arlington Heights.
Bob Chwedyk, bchwedyk@dailyherald.com
Laura Roegner, of Lombard looks to see how a braided hair piece looks with her Civil War costume in the Ladies & Gentlemens Emporium vendor booth, from Oakwood during Military History Fest at the Pheasant Run Mega Center Saturday. Roegner has been a re-enactor for 58 years. Deborah Kelly, of Danville, dressed in the Revolutionary War period, assists her. Kelly has been a re-enactor for 35 years.
Laura Stoecker/lstoecker@dailyherald.com
Henry Augustine, 2, left, and his brother Caleb Augustine, 4, right, of Lombard learn about environmental education during the Wonders of Winter open house at the Mayslake Peabody Estate in Oak Brook.
Daniel White/dwhite@dailyherald.com
Izzy Floerchinger, left and Emerson Schochet, both three, drink from tiny tea cups at Mommy and Me Tea at Rob Roy Golf Course Clubhouse. "We always have a nice time, its good to have a little mommy daughter time," said Teryl Floerchinger, Izzy's mom.
Bob Chwedyk, bchwedyk@dailyherald.com
Brian Cochran, of North Aurora, watches more than 700 runners at the starting line at Sunday's sixth annual Super Shuffle 5K at Geneva Middle School. He wore his Chicago Bears Greg Olsen jersey. Olsen now plays for the Carolina Panthers and played in Sunday's NFL Super Bowl. Cochran said "He was my favorite Bear, but I'm not rooting for him this year."
John Starks/jstarks@dailyherald.com
Katherine and John Hahn, married 48 years, kiss after renewing their wedding vows as Victory Centre of Bartlett hosts its Ninth annual Valentine's Day Vow Renewal Ceremony for its residents, staff and couples from the community.
Bob Chwedyk, bchwedyk@dailyherald.com
Police officer Andy Whowell and his wife Ingrid try the chili during the inaugural Super Bowl Chili Cook-off between the Arlington Heights Fire and Police Departments at the Rack House restaurant Sunday afternoon.
Mark Black/mblack@dailyherald.com
This boy cringes as he runs through the frigid waters of Lake Michigan during the Polar Bear Plunge in Waukegan on New Years Day. I like the expression on his face and the water splashing up around him. I don't think he knew what he was getting himself into. This photo was published in the Perspective column in the print edition of the Daily Herald.
Steve Lundy/slundy@dailyherald.com
Stevenson alumnus Amanda Platt teaches a dance class during Stevenson High School's Odyssey 2016 on Tuesday in Lincolnshire. Over 150 visiting artists and 42 faculty instructed classes on everything from cake decorating, calligraphy, flower arranging, zumba and special effects make-up.
Gilbert R. Boucher II/gboucher@dailyherald.com
Stevenson High School students Lesya Protosova, left, and Maddie Christiansen have lunch Tuesday at the school. Stevenson will offer healthier lunch options next year launched by Sodexo called Mindful Menu.
Gilbert R. Boucher II/gboucher@dailyherald.com
Josephine Burda, a nine-year old fourth grader, prays after receiving ashes as students in the religious education program attend Mass Tuesday in preparation for Ash Wednesday.
Joe Lewnard/jlewnard@dailyherald.com
Northwest Community Hospital patient Mildred Leon, of Arlington Heights is given a kiss by her nephew Don Ruzecki of Wheeling after they both received ashes on Ash Wednesday.
Mark Welsh/mwelsh@dailyherald.com
Inmate Jacob McCalester prays as he receives ashes from Chaplain Gary Kupsak, of St. Mary's Annunciation, at the Lake County jail in Waukegan on Wednesday. Inmates received ashes annually on Ash Wednesday.
Gilbert R. Boucher II/gboucher@dailyherald.com
Pastor David Russell, of Little Home Church by the Wayside administers drive-by imposition of ashes for Ash Wednesday in Wayne. It was the first time the church had tried this. "The church needs to reach out to people and not only expect people to come to church," Russell said. "Anyone who wishes to begin Lent with this traditional and symbolic blessing is welcome to 'drive by'."
Rick West/rwest@dailyherald.com
Devon Jones,12, of Wheaton makes a rocket at the Sci-Tech Hands-on Museum display during the New 200 Foundation's first STEM Expo Thursday at Hubble Middle School.
Paul Michna/pmichna@dailyherald.com
Proud parents snap shots of the Kindergarten students at Scheisher Elementary School in Lisle as they parade through the school wearing fanciful hats that showcase 100 objects to celebrate the 100th day of kindergarten.
Mark Black/mblack@dailyherald.com
Sameera Bader, 16, of Glen Ellyn was one of the hundreds of Glenbard West students that made Valentines for veterans Wednesday afternoon after school. It was part of a project organized by the village of Glendale Heights that sends cards to veterans in veterans homes and hospitals.
Paul Michna/pmichna@dailyherald.com
Kathy Lazzara, of East Dundee checks out some all weather outdoor furniture by By the Yard, Inc. at the Old House New House Show at the Pheasant Run Megacenter in St. Charles. She's being helped by Nina Ribar of By the Yard, which is based in Minneapolis.
Rick West/rwest@dailyherald.com
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