3-on-3 Hoops Fund-Raising Tourney at CLC

Community Action Partnership of Lake County holds a 3-on-3 hoops tournament fundraiser for Poverty at College of Lake County in Grayslake, IL.  Big crowds stay for the finals, family members as well as other teams watch as the tournament progresses.  (Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media)

Keunte of the "All-Americans"(red) slips one in on the line, while Jovan of the "Super-Stars" makes an attempt to block.  (Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media)

Corey (red) of the "All-Americans" rushes one in through two of the "Super-Stars", Jalen (left) and Fredrick, trying hard to stop the force.  (Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media)

Fredrick (white) of the "Super-Stars" dribbles one past Corey (red) of the "All-Americans".  (Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media)

The super fast Terrence of the "All-Americans" starts a run as the play maker for his team.  (Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media)

Tahira Gallaspy, age 6 cheers on her two brothers playing for the team "G-Force".  (Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media)

Two siblings and a friend watch their relatives play for the "All-Americans", from left is Lexxus Holmes, 14, Verenda Scaife, age 9 and her little brother Armani, age 5.  (Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media)

Keunte (red), of the "All-Americans" makes some moves on Jon of the team, "Squad One", behind him is teammate Adrian.  (Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media)

The Semi-finals consisted of dramatically less fans than the start, where it was wall to wall people.  (Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media)

Fundraiser for Danny Garder, an 11 year old with Leukemia, at Jesse Oaks

Fundraiser for Danny Garder, an 11 year old with Leukemia, at Jesse Oaks in Gages Lake, including a Volleyball tournament, live music, silent auction, and raffles.  From left, is Nick Garcia, age 14, and Jesse Pine, age 13, selling t-shirts with Danny's Picture on them, helping as much as possible.  (Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media)

From left, is Denise Chipman and Colleen Dander, cousins of Danny's Dad, helping out with the raffle to win a girl's or boy's bicycle.  (Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media)

Fundraiser for Danny Garder, an 11 year old with Leukemia, at Jesse Oaks in Gages Lake.  Including a Volleyball tournament, live music, silent auction, and raffles.  (Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media)

Fundraiser for Danny Garder, an 11 year old with Leukemia, at Jesse Oaks in Gages Lake.  Including a Volleyball tournament, live music, silent auction, and raffles.  (Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media)

Fundraiser for Danny Garder, an 11 year old with Leukemia, at Jesse Oaks in Gages Lake.  Including a Volleyball tournament, live music, silent auction, and raffles.  (Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media)

Fundraiser for Danny Garder, an 11 year old with Leukemia, at Jesse Oaks in Gages Lake.  Including a Volleyball tournament, live music, silent auction, and raffles.  (Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media)

Fundraiser for Danny Garder, an 11 year old with Leukemia, at Jesse Oaks in Gages Lake.  Including a Volleyball tournament, live music, silent auction, and raffles.  (Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media)

Fundraiser for Danny Garder, an 11 year old with Leukemia, at Jesse Oaks in Gages Lake.  Including a Volleyball tournament, live music, silent auction, and raffles.  (Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media)

Fundraiser for Danny Garder, an 11 year old with Leukemia, at Jesse Oaks in Gages Lake.  Including a Volleyball tournament, live music, silent auction, and raffles.  (Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media)

The Annual 4th of July celebration of Round Lake

The Annual 4th of July celebration of Round Lake kicked off with music from the Round Lake Area Community Band along with fireworks and fun for the entire family.  Some of the families took cover when some scattered storms hit which but dissipated quickly after allowing for a great show.   (Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media)

Some of the families took cover when some scattered storms hit which but dissipated quickly after allowing for a great show.   (Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media)

Some of the families that were picnicking took cover under a pavilion when some scattered storms hit.   (Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media)

Some of the families that were picnicking took cover under a pavilion when some scattered storms hit.   (Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media)

The Cisneroz Family, despite the rain, stayed safely in their chosen spot for hopefully, the entire duration of the show.   (Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media)

Despite the scattered storms in the area, the show started on schedule with a delightful crowd.   (Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media)

People in the crowd stood and showed their respect as the band opened with the United States national anthem.    (Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media)

People in the crowd stood and showed their respect as the band opened with the United States national anthem, Jennifer Crosby, Round Lake music Director is conducting.   (Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media)

Jennifer Crosby, Round Lake Music Director, conducts the band, which consists of people from the age of high school to senior citizen.   (Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media)

Annual 4th of July celebration in Zion

The Annual 4th of July celebration in Zion kicked off with music, games, food, and fun for the entire family.  Selena Guerrero, age 3 of Waukegan gets a bit nervous while riding the pony, Ally Nordigian, 13 of Wadsworth, pulling the pony, keeping her calm while in the hot summer sun.  (Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media)

Esai Torres, age 7 of Waukegan, feeds a baby goat in the petting zoo, which had quite a good selection of cute farm animals.  (Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media)

Noah Torres, age 3 of Waukegan, feeding an adolescent cow which became quite fond of his new friend and started following around and licking Noah.  (Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media)

Taylor Shurtleff, age 5 of Zion, takes a break in her climb while re-thinking her path and contemplating on what the next step shall be.  (Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media)

Avery Shogren, age 3 of Winthrop Harbor having a brilliant time on the carousel with her brother Carter, age 5, in the background.  (Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media)

Avery Shogren, age 3 of Wintrop Harbor having a blast on the merry-go-round while wearing a very cute and patriotic American Flag dress.  (Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media)

Carter Shogren, age 5 of Wintrop Harbor having a grand time on the merry-go-round, taking a little break from the hot summer sun.  (Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media)

Jonathan Guerrero, age 7 of Waukegan watches as his sister Selena, age 3, plays "Krazy Ball", hoping to win prizes, mother Elizabeth supervises in the background.  (Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media)

Dave Rudolf Coffeehouse is one of five bands that will play at the 4th of July celebration.  (Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media)

The band, "Dave Rudolf Coffeehouse" brings some children up onto the stage with shakers to help out with a song.  (Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media)

Sprint Car Races at Wilmot Speedway

Wilmot Speedway is under new management, still drawing huge crowds with all kinds of local drivers racing.  Brian Kristan, from lake county gets ready for a race which should go well, he's has been winning a lot of races recently.  (Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media)

Wilmot Speedway is under new management, still drawing huge crowds with all kinds of local drivers racing.  Hundreds of families and friends gather for the loud dirt flying races.

Jimmy Morrison of Antioch races car number 88, his brother Tommy, also races.  (Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media)

Scott Kuxhouse of Antioch races car number 57, his son also races.  (Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media)

Scott Kuxhouse fixes what's necessary to win the next race.  (Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media)

There was a problem with turn two, after two crashes and management fixing the problem, racers came out to check it themselves.  (Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media)

Jimmy Morrison of Antioch, races multiple times at each event.  (Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media)

Scott Kuxhouse of Antioch races multiple times at each event, putting his son in his other car, giving him more chances of winning.  (Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media)