Sunday, December 27, 2015

4th Annual Zion Cyclery Fatter By The Lake Ride

Bike riders get ready for the 4th Annual Zion Cyclery Fatter By the Lake Bike Ride from downtown Zion-Benton through Illinois Beach State Park and back.  (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

Bike riders get ready for the 4th Annual Zion Cyclery Fatter By the Lake Bike Ride from downtown Zion-Benton through Illinois Beach State Park and back.  (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

Bike riders get ready for the 4th Annual Zion Cyclery Fatter By the Lake Bike Ride from downtown Zion-Benton through Illinois Beach State Park and back.  (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

Bike riders get ready for the 4th Annual Zion Cyclery Fatter By the Lake Bike Ride from downtown Zion-Benton through Illinois Beach State Park and back.  (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

Bike riders including Brody Flament, 10 of Wadsworth (blue pants) get ready for the 4th Annual Zion Cyclery Fatter By the Lake Bike Ride from downtown Zion-Benton through Illinois Beach State Park and back.  (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

Many bicycle riders of all ages came out for the 4th Annual Zion Cyclery Fatter By the Lake Bike Ride from downtown Zion-Benton through Illinois Beach State Park and back.  (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

Many bicycle riders of all ages came out for the 4th Annual Zion Cyclery Fatter By the Lake Bike Ride from downtown Zion-Benton through Illinois Beach State Park and back.  (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

The 4th Annual Zion Cyclery Fatter By the Lake Bike Ride with fat tire bike tires which make it easier to ride through Illinois Beach State Park's sand beaches and forests, starting and ending in downtown Zion-Benton.  (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

The 4th Annual Zion Cyclery Fatter By the Lake Bike Ride with fat tire bike tires which make it easier to ride through Illinois Beach State Park's sand beaches and forests, starting and ending in downtown Zion-Benton.  (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

The 4th Annual Zion Cyclery Fatter By the Lake Bike Ride with fat tire bike tires which make it easier to ride through Illinois Beach State Park's sand beaches and forests, starting and ending in downtown Zion-Benton.  (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

David Bermudez of Zion-Benton (center) enjoying his ride through Illinois Beach State Park with the Zion Cyclery 4th Annual Fatter By the Lake Bike Ride starting and ending in downtown Zion-Benton.  (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

The 4th Annual Zion Cyclery Fatter By the Lake Bike Ride takes a break to admire the powerful waves of Lake Michigan on a windy day, as they ride through Illinois Beach State Park, starting and ending in Zion-Benton.  (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

The 4th Annual Zion Cyclery Fatter By the Lake bikers ride on the edge of Lake Michigan's powerful coast line through Illinois Beach State Park, starting and ending in downtown Zion-Benton.  (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

The 4th Annual Zion Cyclery Fatter By the Lake bikers ride on the edge of Lake Michigan's powerful coast line through Illinois Beach State Park, starting and ending in downtown Zion-Benton.  (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

The 4th Annual Zion Cyclery Fatter By the Lake bikers ride on the edge of Lake Michigan's powerful coast line through Illinois Beach State Park, starting and ending in downtown Zion-Benton.  (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

The 4th Annual Zion Cyclery Fatter By the Lake bikers ride on the edge of Lake Michigan's powerful coast line through Illinois Beach State Park, starting and ending in downtown Zion-Benton.  (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

Brad Flament of Wadsworth, with his daughter Presley, 6, enjoying their ride through Illinois Beach State Park with the 4th Annual Zion Cyclery Fatter By the Lake Bike Ride, which starts and ends at the Zion Cyclery in downtown Zion-Benton.  (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

Brad Flament of Wadsworth, with his daughter Presley, 6, enjoying their ride through Illinois Beach State Park with the 4th Annual Zion Cyclery Fatter By the Lake Bike Ride, which starts and ends at the Zion Cyclery in downtown Zion-Benton.  (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

Brian Flament of Pleasant Prairie Wisconsin, enjoying his ride through Illinois Beach State Park with the 4th Annual Zion Cyclery Fatter By the Lake Bike Ride, which starts and ends at the Zion Cyclery in downtown Zion-Benton.  (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

Friday, December 18, 2015

IHSA Varsity Boys Basketball: Maine South vs Waukegan

Waukegan's Cameron Miller (24) winning the jump ball against Maine South's Brad Perry (42) during the varsity basketball game on Friday, December 18, 2015 at Waukegan High School.  (Mark Ukena/Lake County News Sun)

Waukegan's Khalen Mays (left) and Cameron Miller (24) grabbing a rebound during the varsity basketball game against Maine South on Friday, December 18, 2015 at Waukegan High School.  (Mark Ukena/Lake County News Sun)

Waukegan's Cameron Miller (24) putting in a layup over Maine South's Brad Perry (42) during the varsity basketball game on Friday, December 18, 2015 at Waukegan High School.  (Mark Ukena/Lake County News Sun)

Maine South's Jon Arenas (black) trying to get away from Waukegan's DeShawn Davidson (3) and Carson Newsome (11) during the varsity basketball game on Friday, December 18, 2015 at Waukegan High School.  (Mark Ukena/Lake County News Sun)

Waukegan's Carson Newsome (11) playing defense on Maine South's Tommy Gardiner (left) during the varsity basketball game on Friday, December 18, 2015 at Waukegan High School.  (Mark Ukena/Lake County News Sun)

Waukegan's DeShawn Davidson bringing the ball down court to make  play during the varsity basketball game against Maine South on Friday, December 18, 2015 at Waukegan High School.  (Mark Ukena/Lake County News Sun)

Waukegan's Khalen Mays bringing the ball down court with speed during the varsity basketball game against Maine South on Friday, December 18, 2015 at Waukegan High School.  (Mark Ukena/Lake County News Sun)

Waukegan's DeShawn Davidson (3) heading straight to the basket during the varsity basketball game against Maine South on Friday, December 18, 2015 at Waukegan High School.  (Mark Ukena/Lake County News Sun)

Waukegan's DeShawn Davidson (3) getting around Maine South's Tommy Gardiner (left)on his way to the basket during the varsity basketball game against Maine South on Friday, December 18, 2015 at Waukegan High School.  (Mark Ukena/Lake County News Sun)

Waukegan's DeShawn Davidson (white) getting around Maine South's Nick Foldvary (black) on his way to the basket during the varsity basketball game on Friday, December 18, 2015 at Waukegan High School.  (Mark Ukena/Lake County News Sun)

Waukegan's Carson Newsome (11) trying tog et around Maine South's Austin Derrick (left) during the varsity basketball game on Friday, December 18, 2015 at Waukegan High School.  (Mark Ukena/Lake County News Sun)

Maine South's Jon Arenas (24) trying to get around Waukegan's DeShawn Davidson (3) during the varsity basketball game on Friday, December 18, 2015 at Waukegan High School.  (Mark Ukena/Lake County News Sun)

Maine South's Jon Arenas Putting in a layup during the varsity basketball game on Friday, December 18, 2015 at Waukegan High School.  (Mark Ukena/Lake County News Sun)

Maine South's Tommy Gardiner (black) battling for the ball with Waukegan's Carson Newsome (left) during the varsity basketball game on Friday, December 18, 2015 at Waukegan High School.  (Mark Ukena/Lake County News Sun)

Maine South's Jon Arenas sinking a pair of free throws during the varsity basketball game on Friday, December 18, 2015 at Waukegan High School.  (Mark Ukena/Lake County News Sun)

Maine South's Jon Arenas Putting in a layup during the varsity basketball game on Friday, December 18, 2015 at Waukegan High School.  (Mark Ukena/Lake County News Sun)

Waukegan's Tremayne Gwinn (14) getting his layup around attempted block by Maine South's Milos Ljiljak (33) during the varsity basketball game on Friday, December 18, 2015 at Waukegan High School.  (Mark Ukena/Lake County News Sun)

Waukegan's Tremayne Gwinn (14) getting his layup around attempted block by Maine South's Milos Ljiljak (right) during the varsity basketball game on Friday, December 18, 2015 at Waukegan High School.  (Mark Ukena/Lake County News Sun)

Waukegan's DeShawn Davidson (3) getting his layup around attempted block by Maine South's Brad Perry (42) during the varsity basketball game on Friday, December 18, 2015 at Waukegan High School.  (Mark Ukena/Lake County News Sun)

Waukegan's Khalen Mays (1) putting in a jump shot during the varsity basketball game against Maine South on Friday, December 18, 2015 at Waukegan High School.  (Mark Ukena/Lake County News Sun)

Waukegan's Khalen Mays (1) putting in a jump shot during the varsity basketball game against Maine South on Friday, December 18, 2015 at Waukegan High School.  (Mark Ukena/Lake County News Sun)

Battle for the rebound between Maine South's Milos Ljiljak (33) and Waukegan's Antonio Riddle and Cameron Miller (right) during the varsity basketball game on Friday, December 18, 2015 at Waukegan High School.  (Mark Ukena/Lake County News Sun)

Maine South's Nick Foldvary (center) is forced to take a timeout after Waukegan's Antonio Riddle (left) and Cameron Miller (right) cover him well during the varsity basketball game on Friday, December 18, 2015 at Waukegan High School.  (Mark Ukena/Lake County News Sun)

Waukegan's Khalen May sinking free throw during the varsity basketball game against Maine South on Friday, December 18, 2015 at Waukegan High School.  (Mark Ukena/Lake County News Sun)

Maine South's Brad Perry (42) blocking Waukegan's DeShawn Davidson's attempted layup (3) during the varsity basketball game on Friday, December 18, 2015 at Waukegan High School.  (Mark Ukena/Lake County News Sun)

Waukegan's Tremayne Gwinn putting in a layup on a breakaway after stealing the ball away from Maine South during the varsity basketball game on Friday, December 18, 2015 at Waukegan High School.  (Mark Ukena/Lake County News Sun)

Waukegan's Antonio Riddle putting in a layup during the varsity basketball game against Maine South on Friday, December 18, 2015 at Waukegan High School.  (Mark Ukena/Lake County News Sun)

Waukegan's DeShawn Davidson sinking a pair of free throws during the varsity basketball game against Maine South on Friday, December 18, 2015 at Waukegan High School.  (Mark Ukena/Lake County News Sun)

Waukegan Head Coach Ron Ashlaw (center) erupts into cheers after DeSahwn Davidson sank a three pointer to come within three of Maine South, but they eventually lost 51-56 during the varsity basketball game on Friday, December 18, 2015 at Waukegan High School.  (Mark Ukena/Lake County News Sun)

Thursday, December 17, 2015

Kaitlin Beers Honored by Wauconda Fire Department

Fire Fighters stand and pledge ledgence to start a ceremony that will honor 9 year old Kaitlin Beers who saved her family from a fire on Thursday, December 17, 2015 at Wauconda Fire Station One.  (Mark Ukena/Lake County News Sun)

President Richard Bilisko says a few words to start a ceremony that will honor 9 year old Kaitlin Beers who saved her family from a fire on Thursday, December 17, 2015 at Wauconda Fire Station One.  (Mark Ukena/Lake County News Sun)

Public Relations Coordinator Mike Davalle nominated 9 year old Kaitlin Beers, who helped save her family from fire, to receive an award for her courage and selfless act of saving her family, on Thursday, December 17, 2015 at Wauconda Fire Station One.  (Mark Ukena/Lake County News Sun)

Nine year old Kaitlin Beers (center) is honored during a Fire Fighter Ceremony to receive an award for her courage and selfless act of saving her family, on Thursday, December 17, 2015 at Wauconda Fire Station One.  (Mark Ukena/Lake County News Sun)

Nine year old Kaitlin Beers (center) is honored during a Fire Fighter Ceremony to receive an award for her courage and selfless act of saving her family, on Thursday, December 17, 2015 at Wauconda Fire Station One.  (Mark Ukena/Lake County News Sun)

Nine year old Kaitlin Beers (center) is honored during a Fire Fighter Ceremony to receive an award for her courage and selfless act of saving her family, on Thursday, December 17, 2015 at Wauconda Fire Station One.  (Mark Ukena/Lake County News Sun)

Nine year old Kaitlin Beers (center) is honored during a ceremony to receive an award for her courage and selfless act of saving her family, with Fire Fighter Mike Davalle (left) on Thursday, December 17, 2015 at Wauconda Fire Station One.  (Mark Ukena/Lake County News Sun)on Thursday, December 17, 2015 at Wauconda Fire Station 1.  (Mark Ukena/Lake County News Sun)

Nine year old Kaitlin Beers is honored during a Fire Fighter Ceremony to receive an award for her courage and selfless act of saving her family, on Thursday, December 17, 2015 at Wauconda Fire Station One.  (Mark Ukena/Lake County News Sun)

Nine year old Kaitlin Beers (center) is honored during a ceremony to receive an award for her courage and selfless act of saving her family, with fire fighters Chief Mike Wahl (left) and Mike Davalle (right) on Thursday, December 17, 2015 at Wauconda Fire Station One.  (Mark Ukena/Lake County News Sun)

Nine year old Kaitlin Beers (right) talks with Chief Mike Wahl after receiving an award for her courage and selfless act of saving her family from fire, on Thursday, December 17, 2015 at Wauconda Fire Station One.  (Mark Ukena/Lake County News Sun)

Nine year old Kaitlin Beers is honored during a Fire Fighter Ceremony to receive an award for her courage and selfless act of saving her family, on Thursday, December 17, 2015 at Wauconda Fire Station One.  (Mark Ukena/Lake County News Sun)

Nine year old Kaitlin Beers is honored during a Fire Fighter Ceremony to receive an award for her courage and selfless act of saving her family, on Thursday, December 17, 2015 at Wauconda Fire Station One.  (Mark Ukena/Lake County News Sun)

Nine year old Kaitlin Beers (center) is honored during a Fire Fighter Ceremony to receive an award for her courage and selfless act of saving her family, on Thursday, December 17, 2015 at Wauconda Fire Station One.  (Mark Ukena/Lake County News Sun)