Saturday, May 30, 2009

Relay for life with survivors of cancer and families with relatives with cancer, raising money for cancer patients and research

Lisa Nielsen of Mundelein, receiving flowers, ribbons, and a kiss for being such an inspiration for others that hope to survive cancer like she did.  (Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media)

 Chamber of Commerce raising money by selling popcorn, all the earnings are donated.  From the left, there is Marie R. Hertel, Stephanie Smith-Howard, and John Hershey.  (Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media)

"Love for Louise", Louise Rehn who has survived cancer with the help from love and support of these fine people.  (Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media)

This years cancer survivors finish the first lap, for every lap, a certain amout of money is donated to the American Cancer Society.  (Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media)

Ellen Zauner of Island Lake, rings the bell for completing her first lap.  (Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media)

Round Lake High School Graduation: Class of 2009

;, ready to go into the real world.  Just after everyone received their diplomas, caps were tossed into the air for celebration that high school has finally ended.  (Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media)

Big crowd in a small gym, it was such an overload, they had to move people into the theater to watch a live feed on display, people were upset.  (Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media)

Here was a dedication in honor of Christopher Campos with a memorial song sang while his relatives stood and listened.  (Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media)

Relatives of Christopher Campos, listening to the dedication they had during the ceremony.  (Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media)

Matthew Douglas chatting with others in relief of the end of high school.  (Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media)

Carlos Gomez holding Carlos Gomez Jr. showing everyone how proud he is of his son.  (Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media)

Monday, May 25, 2009

IHSA Varsity Baseball: Zion-Benton at Lake Forest

Batting is Chris Glab of Lake Forest and catching is Eric Pasiewicz of Zion.  (Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media)

Mark Lynam of Zion, safely slides back to first,  while Lake Forest's first baseman, Jud Strong attempts to get him out.  (Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media)

Mark Lynam of Zion, safely slides back to first,  while Lake Forest's first baseman, Jud Strong attempts to get him out.  (Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media)

Lake Forest's pitcher, Billy Laing throws a fast ball to catcher Beau Dobbins, batting is Zion's Tyler Smith.  (Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media)

 Lake Forest has a group meeting after beating zion by 1 run in the final inning.  (Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media)

 Lake Forest has a group cheer after beating zion by one run in the final inning.  (Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media)

Memorial Day Parade

The Memorial Day Parade in Waukegan, ending with a celebration to honor War Veterans and the soldiers that gave their lives to secure our freedom.  Robert A Roberts, Past Post Commander of VFW 1295, on the left, fought in Vietnam.  (Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media)

David Johnson, representing his friend, Matthew Burleson who is currently in Afghanistan.  (Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media)

Robert A Roberts, Past Post Commander of VFW 1295, saluting fellow veterans, fought in Vietnam.  (Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media)

 Robert A Roberts, Past Post Commander of VFW 1295, on the left, saluting fellow veterans, fought in Vietnam.  (Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media)

The Memorial Day Parade in Waukegan, ending with a celebration to honor War Veterans and the soldiers that gave their lives to secure our freedom.  Not just war vets but also firemen and police honor those that were killed in the line of duty.  (Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media)

The Memorial Day Parade in Waukegan, ending with a celebration to honor War Veterans and the soldiers that gave their lives to secure our freedom.  Not just war vets but also firemen and police honor those that were killed in the line of duty.  (Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media)

The Memorial Day Parade in Waukegan, ending with a celebration to honor War Veterans and the soldiers that gave their lives to secure our freedom.  Not just war vets but also firemen and police honor those that were killed in the line of duty.  (Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media)