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Images: The last drive-in movie theater in the suburbs.

See images from the season's opening night at The Golden Age Cinemas' McHenry Outdoor Theater, the last drive-in movie theater operating in the Chicago suburbs.

  Ken, Joanna, Mikaela and Josh Larson of Crystal Lake sit in the back of their pickup truck during opening night at Golden Age Cinemas' McHenry Outdoor Theater. Steve Lundy/slundy@dailyherald.com
  Kids play in front of the screen before movie time. Steve Lundy/slundy@dailyherald.com
  Janice Pacione, left, of McHenry, is dressed in her pajamas during opening night at the McHenry Outdoor Theater. Steve Lundy/slundy@dailyherald.com
  Vintage speakers are available for cars at the McHenry Outdoor Theater. Steve Lundy/slundy@dailyherald.com
  People eat refreshments as the sun goes down. Steve Lundy/slundy@dailyherald.com
  The sun goes down during opening night as it inches closer to movie time. Steve Lundy/slundy@dailyherald.com
  Patricia Gibbs, left, and her husband Dan, both of Streamwood, sit in the back of their hatchback during at the McHenry Outdoor Theater. Steve Lundy/slundy@dailyherald.com
  Trevor McAllister, left, and Kiegan Mills take payment at the entrance of the McHenry Outdoor Theater Friday. Steve Lundy/slundy@dailyherald.com
  Gabe Hernandez puts salt on hot pretzels. Steve Lundy/slundy@dailyherald.com
  Jim Rago reads the announcements during opening night at the McHenry Outdoor Theater. Steve Lundy/slundy@dailyherald.com
  Jena Schwolow of Elgin puts butter on her popcorn. Steve Lundy/slundy@dailyherald.com
  Trevor McAllister takes money during opening night at the McHenry Outdoor Theater. Steve Lundy/slundy@dailyherald.com
  Cars line up for opening night at the McHenry Outdoor Theater. Steve Lundy/slundy@dailyherald.com
  Kids lay on the roof of their car for a good view. Steve Lundy/slundy@dailyherald.com
  People line up for popcorn and other treats at the concession stand. Steve Lundy/slundy@dailyherald.com
  Emma Bullnski serves popcorn for patrons at the McHenry Outdoor Theater. Steve Lundy/slundy@dailyherald.com
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