Saturday, November 28, 2015

Chicago Blackhawks Thanksgiving Shoot Out for Adults and Children with Disabilities at Glacier Ice Arena

Eric Vlasic of Chicago pushing one away during the Blackhawks Thanksgiving Shootout event on Saturday, November 28, 2015 at Glacier Ice Arena in Vernon Hills.  (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

Chicago's team talks amongst each other as they watch their teammates battle St. Louis during the Blackhawks Thanksgiving Shootout event on Saturday, November 28, 2015 at Glacier Ice Arena in Vernon Hills.  (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

Matt Kripper of St. Louis helping out and playing for Chicago as needed during the Blackhawks Thanksgiving Shootout event on Saturday, November 28, 2015 at Glacier Ice Arena in Vernon Hills.  (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

Spencer Lapoe of Chicago trying his hardest during the Blackhawks Thanksgiving Shootout event against St. Louis on Saturday, November 28, 2015 at Glacier Ice Arena in Vernon Hills.  (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

Chicago (white) vs St. Louis (blue) battle for fun during the Blackhawks Thanksgiving Shootout event on Saturday, November 28, 2015 at Glacier Ice Arena in Vernon Hills.  (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

Chicago's Evan Madsen bringing the puck straight to the goal during the Blackhawks Thanksgiving Shootout event against St. Louis on Saturday, November 28, 2015 at Glacier Ice Arena in Vernon Hills.  (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

Chicago's Jared Muka showing off his puck handling skills during the Blackhawks Thanksgiving Shootout event against St. Louis on Saturday, November 28, 2015 at Glacier Ice Arena in Vernon Hills.  (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

Chicago's Evan Madsen bringing the puck straight to the goal during the Blackhawks Thanksgiving Shootout event against St. Louis on Saturday, November 28, 2015 at Glacier Ice Arena in Vernon Hills.  (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

Chicago's Tommy Shimoda bringing the puck straight to the goal during the Blackhawks Thanksgiving Shootout event against St. Louis on Saturday, November 28, 2015 at Glacier Ice Arena in Vernon Hills.  (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

A Chicago line regroups before continuing their battle against St. Louis  during the Blackhawks Thanksgiving Shootout event on Saturday, November 28, 2015 at Glacier Ice Arena in Vernon Hills.  (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

Chicago lines up to shake hands with St. Louis during the Blackhawks Thanksgiving Shootout event for adults and children with disabilities, on Saturday, November 28, 2015 at Glacier Ice Arena in Vernon Hills.  (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

Chicago lines up to shake hands with St. Louis during the Blackhawks Thanksgiving Shootout event for adults and children with disabilities, on Saturday, November 28, 2015 at Glacier Ice Arena in Vernon Hills.  (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

Chicago shakes hands with St. Louis during the Blackhawks Thanksgiving Shootout event for adults and children with disabilities, on Saturday, November 28, 2015 at Glacier Ice Arena in Vernon Hills.  (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

Chicago's Chase Kladis tries to block a shot during the Blackhawks Thanksgiving Shootout event against St. Louis on Saturday, November 28, 2015 at Glacier Ice Arena in Vernon Hills.  (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

Chicago (white) battles St. Louis (red/blue) during the Blackhawks Thanksgiving Shootout event for adults and children with disabilities, on Saturday, November 28, 2015 at Glacier Ice Arena in Vernon Hills.  (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

Huge crowd comes out to support their loved ones during the Blackhawks Thanksgiving Shootout event for adults and children with disabilities on Saturday, November 28, 2015 at Glacier Ice Arena in Vernon Hills.  (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

Huge crowd comes out to support their loved ones during the Blackhawks Thanksgiving Shootout event for adults and children with disabilities on Saturday, November 28, 2015 at Glacier Ice Arena in Vernon Hills.  (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

Chicago's George Pappas enjoying himself during the Blackhawks Thanksgiving Shootout event against St. Louis on Saturday, November 28, 2015 at Glacier Ice Arena in Vernon Hills.  (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)


St. Louis consults their Goal Keeper during the Blackhawks Thanksgiving Shootout event for adults and children with disabilities, on Saturday, November 28, 2015 at Glacier Ice Arena in Vernon Hills.  (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

Chicago (white) vs St. Louis (blue) battle for fun during the Blackhawks Thanksgiving Shootout event on Saturday, November 28, 2015 at Glacier Ice Arena in Vernon Hills.  (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

Chicago Blackhawks Thanksgiving Shootout event for adults and children with disabilities, on Saturday, November 28, 2015 at Glacier Ice Arena in Vernon Hills.  (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

Chicago Blackhawks Thanksgiving Shootout event for adults and children with disabilities, on Saturday, November 28, 2015 at Glacier Ice Arena in Vernon Hills.  (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

Chicago Blackhawks Thanksgiving Shootout event for adults and children with disabilities, on Saturday, November 28, 2015 at Glacier Ice Arena in Vernon Hills.  (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

Chicago Blackhawks Thanksgiving Shootout event for adults and children with disabilities, on Saturday, November 28, 2015 at Glacier Ice Arena in Vernon Hills.  (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

Matt Kripper of St. Louis helping out and playing for Chicago as needed during the Blackhawks Thanksgiving Shootout event on Saturday, November 28, 2015 at Glacier Ice Arena in Vernon Hills.  (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

St. Louis watches their teammates battle for fun against Chicago during the Blackhawks Thanksgiving Shootout event on Saturday, November 28, 2015 at Glacier Ice Arena in Vernon Hills.  (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

St. Louis watches their teammates battle for fun against Chicago during the Blackhawks Thanksgiving Shootout event on Saturday, November 28, 2015 at Glacier Ice Arena in Vernon Hills.  (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

Chicago Blackhawks Thanksgiving Shootout event for adults and children with disabilities, on Saturday, November 28, 2015 at Glacier Ice Arena in Vernon Hills.  (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

Chicago's Connor Kaufman enjoying himself during the Blackhawks Thanksgiving Shootout event against St. Louis on Saturday, November 28, 2015 at Glacier Ice Arena in Vernon Hills.  (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)


Volunteer Book Sorting at Bernie's Book Bank

Volunteers of all ages sort out thousands of books, on Saturday, November 28, 2015 at Bernie's Book Bank in Lake Forest.  (Mark Ukena/Pioneer Press)

Volunteers of all ages sort out thousands of books, on Saturday, November 28, 2015 at Bernie's Book Bank in Lake Forest.  (Mark Ukena/Pioneer Press)

Volunteers of all ages sort out thousands of books into different categories of age groups, on Saturday, November 28, 2015 at Bernie's Book Bank in Lake Forest.  (Mark Ukena/Pioneer Press)

Volunteers of all ages sort out thousands of books into different categories of age groups, on Saturday, November 28, 2015 at Bernie's Book Bank in Lake Forest.  (Mark Ukena/Pioneer Press)

Michele Donahue (black) with her daughter Samantha, 5, and Grandma Debbie Desmaretz (left) all of Batavia, volunteering to help sort out the thousands of books needed to be separated into different categories, on Saturday, November 28, 2015 at Bernie's Book Bank in Lake Forest.  (Mark Ukena/Pioneer Press)

Volunteers of all ages sort out thousands of books, on Saturday, November 28, 2015 at Bernie's Book Bank in Lake Forest.  (Mark Ukena/Pioneer Press)

Emily Voykin of Antioch, helping sort out the thousands of books at Bernie's Book Bank on Saturday, November 28, 2015 in Lake Forest.  (Mark Ukena/Pioneer Press)

Monica Palmer (right) and her son Blake, 5, of Lake Forest, helping sort out the thousands of books at Bernie's Book Bank on Saturday, November 28, 2015 in Lake Forest.  (Mark Ukena/Pioneer Press)

Volunteers of all ages sort out thousands of books into different categories of age groups, on Saturday, November 28, 2015 at Bernie's Book Bank in Lake Forest.  (Mark Ukena/Pioneer Press)

Hudson Beda, 11 of Lake Villa with his Mother, Sandy (center) helping sort out the thousands of books at Bernie's Book Bank on Saturday, November 28, 2015 in Lake Forest.  (Mark Ukena/Pioneer Press)

Volunteers of all ages sort out thousands of books into different categories of age groups, on Saturday, November 28, 2015 at Bernie's Book Bank in Lake Forest.  (Mark Ukena/Pioneer Press)

Volunteers of all ages sort out thousands of books, on Saturday, November 28, 2015 at Bernie's Book Bank in Lake Forest.  (Mark Ukena/Pioneer Press)

Tonya Douglas (center) and her two kids Johnny, 4 (left) and William, 3 (right) helping sort out the thousands of books at Bernie's Book Bank on Saturday, November 28, 2015 in Lake Forest.  (Mark Ukena/Pioneer Press)

Volunteers of all ages sort out thousands of books into different categories of age groups, on Saturday, November 28, 2015 at Bernie's Book Bank in Lake Forest.  (Mark Ukena/Pioneer Press)

Tristen Green, 11 (left) and Taniiya Pittman, 15, both from Gurnee, helping sort out the thousands of books and placing the Bernie's Book Bank sticker seal of approval on each and every book, on Saturday, November 28, 2015 in Lake Forest.  (Mark Ukena/Pioneer Press)

Kennan Marsh of Lake Forest helping sort out the thousands of books at Bernie's Book Bank on Saturday, November 28, 2015 in Lake Forest.  (Mark Ukena/Pioneer Press)

Friday, November 27, 2015

Lake Forest Tree Lighting Ceremony and Celebration

Max Zuleta of Art Below Zero in Zion, carves out an ice sculpture during the Lake Forest Tree Lighting Ceremony and Celebration, on Friday, November 27, 2015 at Market Square.  (Mark Ukena/Pioneer Press)

Max Zuleta of Art Below Zero in Zion, carves out an ice sculpture during the Lake Forest Tree Lighting Ceremony and Celebration, on Friday, November 27, 2015 at Market Square.  (Mark Ukena/Pioneer Press)

Max Zuleta of Art Below Zero in Zion, carves out an ice sculpture during the Lake Forest Tree Lighting Ceremony and Celebration, on Friday, November 27, 2015 at Market Square.  (Mark Ukena/Pioneer Press)

Max Muleta (right) of Art Below Zero in Zion, carves out an ice sculpture during the Lake Forest Tree Lighting Ceremony and Celebration, on Friday, November 27, 2015 at Market Square.  (Mark Ukena/Pioneer Press)

Max Zuleta of Art Below Zero in Zion, carves out an ice sculpture during the Lake Forest Tree Lighting Ceremony and Celebration, on Friday, November 27, 2015 at Market Square.  (Mark Ukena/Pioneer Press)

Ermanno Amidei of Lake Forest, roasting chestnuts for the last 28 years, during the Lake Forest Tree Lighting Ceremony and Celebration, on Friday, November 27, 2015 at Market Square.  (Mark Ukena/Pioneer Press)

The Amidei Brothers, Ermanno (left) and Piero (right) of Lake Forest, roasting chestnuts for the last 28 years, during the Lake Forest Tree Lighting Ceremony and Celebration, on Friday, November 27, 2015 at Market Square.  (Mark Ukena/Pioneer Press)

Lake Forest High School Choir Director Tim Haskett singing carols with his Choristers during the Lake Forest Tree Lighting Ceremony and Celebration, on Friday, November 27, 2015 at Market Square.  (Mark Ukena/Pioneer Press)

Lake Forest High School Choir Director Tim Haskett (left) singing carols with his Choristers during the Lake Forest Tree Lighting Ceremony and Celebration, on Friday, November 27, 2015 at Market Square.  (Mark Ukena/Pioneer Press)

The Lake Forest High School Choristers serenade the crowd with some lovely carols during the Lake Forest Tree Lighting Ceremony and Celebration, on Friday, November 27, 2015 at Market Square.  (Mark Ukena/Pioneer Press)

The Lake Forest High School Choristers serenade the crowd with some lovely carols during the Lake Forest Tree Lighting Ceremony and Celebration, on Friday, November 27, 2015 at Market Square.  (Mark Ukena/Pioneer Press)

The Lake Forest High School Choristers serenade the crowd with some lovely carols during the Lake Forest Tree Lighting Ceremony and Celebration, on Friday, November 27, 2015 at Market Square.  (Mark Ukena/Pioneer Press)

The Lake Forest High School Choristers serenade the crowd with some lovely carols during the Lake Forest Tree Lighting Ceremony and Celebration, on Friday, November 27, 2015 at Market Square.  (Mark Ukena/Pioneer Press)

The Lake Forest Dance Academy puts on a wonderful performance during the Lake Forest Tree Lighting Ceremony and Celebration, on Friday, November 27, 2015 at Market Square.  (Mark Ukena/Pioneer Press)

The Nagel Family, Blair (top left) with wife Becky, son Karl, 9 and daughter Jenna, 7, flip the lighting switch during the Lake Forest Tree Lighting Ceremony and Celebration, on Friday, November 27, 2015 at Market Square.  (Mark Ukena/Pioneer Press)

Lake Forest Mayor Donald P. Schoenheider (left) with the Nagel Family; Blair (top right) with wife Becky, son Karl, 9, and daughter Jenna, 7, pose after turning the lighting with on during the Lake Forest Tree Lighting Ceremony and Celebration, on Friday, November 27, 2015 at Market Square.  (Mark Ukena/Pioneer Press)

Friends and Familes gather around to view the beauty of the lit trees during the Lake Forest Tree Lighting Ceremony and Celebration, on Friday, November 27, 2015 at Market Square.  (Mark Ukena/Pioneer Press)

Friends and Familes gather around to view the beauty of the lit trees during the Lake Forest Tree Lighting Ceremony and Celebration, on Friday, November 27, 2015 at Market Square.  (Mark Ukena/Pioneer Press)

Children admire the beauty of the ice sculptures made by Art Below Zero of Zion, during the Lake Forest Tree Lighting Ceremony and Celebration, on Friday, November 27, 2015 at Market Square.  (Mark Ukena/Pioneer Press)

Children admire the beauty of the ice sculptures made by Art Below Zero of Zion, during the Lake Forest Tree Lighting Ceremony and Celebration, on Friday, November 27, 2015 at Market Square.  (Mark Ukena/Pioneer Press)

Friends and families admire the magnificence and beauty of the lit trees and ice sculptures made by Art Below Zero in Zion, during the Lake Forest Tree Lighting Ceremony and Celebration, on Friday, November 27, 2015 at Market Square.  (Mark Ukena/Pioneer Press)

Friends and families admire the magnificence and beauty of the lit trees and ice sculptures made by Art Below Zero in Zion, during the Lake Forest Tree Lighting Ceremony and Celebration, on Friday, November 27, 2015 at Market Square.  (Mark Ukena/Pioneer Press)

Friends and families admire the magnificence and beauty of the lit trees and ice sculptures made by Art Below Zero in Zion, during the Lake Forest Tree Lighting Ceremony and Celebration, on Friday, November 27, 2015 at Market Square.  (Mark Ukena/Pioneer Press)

Friends and families admire the magnificence and beauty of the lit trees and ice sculptures made by Art Below Zero in Zion, during the Lake Forest Tree Lighting Ceremony and Celebration, on Friday, November 27, 2015 at Market Square.  (Mark Ukena/Pioneer Press)

Friends and Familes gather around to view the beauty of the lit trees during the Lake Forest Tree Lighting Ceremony and Celebration, on Friday, November 27, 2015 at Market Square.  (Mark Ukena/Pioneer Press)