Round Lake Beach Middle School's ELL class celebrates the Day of the Dead

Round Lake Middle School Family Literacy night, celebrating Dia de Los Muertos (Day of the Dead) with activities and displays in Marie Bertram’s ELL Class.  Students constructed these photographs with stories dedicated to loved ones that have passed on, creating a traditional shrine to remember their deceased.  (Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media)

Round Lake Middle School Family Literacy night, celebrating Dia de Los Muertos (Day of the Dead) with activities and displays in Marie Bertram’s ELL Class.  Students wrote about their family traditions for celebrating this day, comparing how others celebrate the same day.  (Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media)

Round Lake Middle School Family Literacy night, celebrating Dia de Los Muertos (Day of the Dead) with activities and displays in Marie Bertram’s ELL Class.  Students wrote about their family traditions for celebrating this day, comparing how others celebrate the same day.  (Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media)

Round Lake Middle School Family Literacy night, celebrating Dia de Los Muertos (Day of the Dead) with activities and displays in Marie Bertram’s ELL Class.  Students constructed these photographs with stories dedicated to loved ones that have passed on, creating a traditional shrine to remember their deceased, with marigolds and sculls decorated around.  (Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media)

Round Lake Middle School Family Literacy night, celebrating Dia de Los Muertos (Day of the Dead) with activities and displays in Marie Bertram’s ELL Class.  The art class made traditional sculls out of clay with paper marigolds, the sculls represent death and rebirth.  (Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media)

Round Lake Middle School Family Literacy night, celebrating Dia de Los Muertos (Day of the Dead) with activities and displays in Marie Bertram’s ELL Class.  Noa Martinez reads a brief history with his son Josian, of Round Lake.  (Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media)

Round Lake Middle School Family Literacy night, celebrating Dia de Los Muertos (Day of the Dead) with activities and displays in Marie Bertram’s ELL Class.  Traditional clay and sugar sculls with marigolds decorated the room, along with stories and illustrations created by students dedicated to their loved ones.  (Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media)

Round Lake Middle School Family Literacy night, celebrating Dia de Los Muertos (Day of the Dead) with activities and displays in Marie Bertram’s ELL Class.  The entire school was creatively decorated with to a halloween themed genre.  (Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media)

Hand Drumming Taught by Helen Bond

Helen Bond of Grayslake teaches hand drumming to raise money for schools and clinics in Africa.  The drum circle sounds extremely authentic and created a spiritual energy that intensified the atmosphere.  (Mark Ukena/-Sun-Times Media)

Helen Bond of Grayslake teaches hand drumming to raise money for schools and clinics in Africa.  The drum circle sounds extremely authentic and created a spiritual energy that intensified the atmosphere.  (Mark Ukena/-Sun-Times Media)

Helen Bond of Grayslake, teaches hand drumming to raise money for schools and clinics in Africa.  All different kinds of hand drums and djembes, from small bongos to drums so large you can't hold, ones you use drum sticks and ones for your hands.  (Mark Ukena/-Sun-Times Media)

The Black Abolition Movement for the Mind grand opening

The Black Abolition Movement for the Mind (B.A.M.M.) has their grand opening with educational workshops, teachings from great speakers and leaders, and young poets relieving their creative talents.  Chris Blanks, also known as "Brother Blanks" is the president and founder of BAMM.  (Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media)

The Black Abolition Movement for the Mind (B.A.M.M.) has their grand opening with educational workshops, teachings from great speakers and leaders, and young poets relieving their creative talents.  Dereck Walker Jr, also known as "Lil Fist", age 4 of Waukegan reads poetic exerts from "Why Pull the Trigger Showcase", from Poetry for the People.  (Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media)

The Black Abolition Movement for the Mind (B.A.M.M.) has their grand opening with educational workshops, teachings from great speakers and leaders, and young poets relieving their creative talents.  The oldest members along with the founding fathers and mothers of the organization stand tall.  (Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media)

The Black Abolition Movement for the Mind (B.A.M.M.) has their grand opening with educational workshops, teachings from great speakers and leaders, and young poets relieving their creative talents.  Pierce Colbert, age1 7 of Waukegan, has been a member since the age of 5, reads and writes his own poetry.  (Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media)

The Black Abolition Movement for the Mind (B.A.M.M.) has their grand opening with educational workshops, teachings from great speakers and leaders, and young poets relieving their creative talents.  (Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media) 

The Black Abolition Movement for the Mind (B.A.M.M.) has their grand opening with educational workshops, teachings from great speakers and leaders, and young poets relieving their creative talents.  Edna Ford, Vice President of BAMM and the National Action Network of Lake County speaks during the opening celebrations, founder, Chris Blanks in the background.  (Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media)

The Black Abolition Movement for the Mind (B.A.M.M.) has their grand opening with educational workshops, teachings from great speakers and leaders, and young poets relieving their creative talents.  Latiya Blanks, age 22 of Waukegan sings beautifully gegtting the crowd up and active.  (Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media)

The Black Abolition Movement for the Mind (B.A.M.M.) has their grand opening with educational workshops, teachings from great speakers and leaders, and young poets relieving their creative talents.  Latiya Blanks, age 22 of Waukegan sings beautifully gegtting the crowd up and active.  (Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media)

American Firefighters Hero Ride Benefit

Chicago Chapter of American Firefighters Motorcycle Club of Chicago do their annual Hero Ride from DesPlaines to Illinois Beach State Park in memory of all their fallen brothers and sisters.  Firefighters from Beach Park Fire Department salute the riders as they near their ending destination.  (Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media)

Chicago Chapter of American Firefighters Motorcycle Club of Chicago do their annual Hero Ride from DesPlaines to Illinois Beach State Park in memory of all their fallen brothers and sisters.  Waving to the riders as they come in, from left, is Marty Smith III, 2nd District Marine Corp League, Donald Bahe, retired Marine with his son Austin, of Winthrop Harbor.  (Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media)

Chicago Chapter of American Firefighters Motorcycle Club of Chicago do their annual Hero Ride from DesPlaines to Illinois Beach State Park in memory of all their fallen brothers and sisters.  Hundreds of Motorcycles covered in beautiful decorations and flags filled the parking lots at the beach.  (Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media)

Chicago Chapter of American Firefighters Motorcycle Club of Chicago do their annual Hero Ride from DesPlaines to Illinois Beach State Park in memory of all their fallen brothers and sisters.  Hundreds of Motorcycles covered in beautiful decorations and flags filled the parking lots at the beach.  (Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media)

Chicago Chapter of American Firefighters Motorcycle Club of Chicago do their annual Hero Ride from DesPlaines to Illinois Beach State Park .  In loving memory of all their fallen brothers and sisters, mothers and fathers, that gave their lives for the safty and freedom of ours.  (Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media) 

Chicago Chapter of American Firefighters Motorcycle Club of Chicago do their annual Hero Ride from DesPlaines to Illinois Beach State Park in memory of all their fallen brothers and sisters.  Gary Wetzel, Congressional Medal of Honor awardee of South Milwaukee rode in the front leading the way.  (Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media) 

Chicago Chapter of American Firefighters Motorcycle Club of Chicago do their annual Hero Ride from DesPlaines to Illinois Beach State Park .  In loving memory of all their fallen brothers and sisters, mothers and fathers, that gave their lives for the safty and freedom of ours.  (Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media)

Chicago Chapter of American Firefighters Motorcycle Club of Chicago do their annual Hero Ride from DesPlaines to Illinois Beach State Park .  In loving memory of all their fallen brothers and sisters, mothers and fathers, that gave their lives for the safty and freedom of ours.  (Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media)

Chicago Chapter of American Firefighters Motorcycle Club of Chicago do their annual Hero Ride from DesPlaines to Illinois Beach State Park in memory of all their fallen brothers and sisters.  Tom Maloney, President of the Chicago Chapter of American Firefighters Motorcycle Club of Chicago which organizes the entire event.  (Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media)

Chicago Chapter of American Firefighters Motorcycle Club of Chicago do their annual Hero Ride from DesPlaines to Illinois Beach State Park in memory of all their fallen brothers and sisters.  Shelly Brostoff with her father Ben Brostoff, both are world War II veterans, Ben survived Iwo Jima.  (Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media)

Illinois Youth Football: Huntley at North Chicago

Eric Tiggs of North Chicago kicks off in the rain, next to him, is Vandatius Cowan ready to block anyone attempting to run it back.  (Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media)

Jemero Shelton of North Chicago takes off heading straight for the end zone, which after a bit of a bumpy road scores a touchdown making it look easy.  (Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media)

Dimond Coleman of North Chicago runs through a mess of bodies heading for the end-zone.  (Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media)

Westly Horksey of North Chicago does a great job blocking while his teammates safely score.  (Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media)

Eric Tiggs attempts a field goal but misses, but definitely was in no position of costing them the game.  (Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media)

Vershawn Coleman of North Chicago finds away throw Huntley despite the rain, making a great run helping his team stay in the lead.  (Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media)

Illinois Youth Football: Huntley at North Chicago

Boy's youth football, featherlight division:  The undefeated North Chicago Flames take on Huntley in North Chicago.  Dyshawn Gales of North Chicago heads for the end zone with lots of Huntley players on his tail.  (Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media)

Boy's youth football, featherlight division:  The undefeated North Chicago Flames take on Huntley in North Chicago.  Ishaun Bryant, age 10 of North Chicago runs down the line just out-beating every defender that comes his way.  (Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media)

Boy's youth football, featherlight division:  The undefeated North Chicago Flames take on Huntley in North Chicago.  Mishaun Riddle, age 9 of North Chicago, takes a couple of guys to take him down.  (Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media)

Boy's youth football, featherlight division:  The undefeated North Chicago Flames take on Huntley in North Chicago.  Allen Jefferson, age 10 of North Chicago, watches every player closely as he prepares to defend his zone.  (Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media)

Boy's youth football, featherlight division:  The undefeated North Chicago Flames take on Huntley in North Chicago.  Scoreless Huntley prepares a play to hopefully score as they're being shut out.  (Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media)

Boy's youth football, featherlight division:  The undefeated North Chicago Flames take on Huntley in North Chicago.  Scoreless Huntley prepares a play to hopefully score as they're being shut out.  (Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media)

Boy's youth football, featherlight division:  The undefeated North Chicago Flames take on Huntley in North Chicago.  North Chicago fans and family members line up to cheer on their undefeated team, the Flames managed to go 9-0 for the season.  (Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media)

Boy's youth football, featherlight division:  The undefeated North Chicago Flames take on Huntley in North Chicago.  The Flames managed to go 9-0 for the season, shutting out Huntley to keep their undfeated record safe and secure.  (Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media)

Kirk Players perform Alfred Hitchcock's Dial "M" for Murder

The Kirk Players of Mundelein are performing a stage version of Aldred Hitchcock's "Dial M for Murder" at the Cuneo Museum and Gardens in Vernon Hills.  A completely full house during the performance with almost no empty seats.  (Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media)

The Kirk Players of Mundelein are performing a stage version of Aldred Hitchcock's "Dial M for Murder" at the Cuneo Museum and Gardens in Vernon Hills.  A completely full house during the performance with almost no empty seats.  (Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media)

The Kirk Players of Mundelein are performing a stage version of Aldred Hitchcock's "Dial M for Murder" at the Cuneo Museum and Gardens in Vernon Hills.  The actors that will be played at this evenings performance.  (Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media)

The Kirk Players of Mundelein are performing a stage version of Aldred Hitchcock's "Dial M for Murder" at the Cuneo Museum and Gardens in Vernon Hills.  Paddy Lynn, Artistic Director and President, gives a little speech and history to start the show.  (Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media)

The Kirk Players of Mundelein are performing a stage version of Aldred Hitchcock's "Dial M for Murder" at the Cuneo Museum and Gardens in Vernon Hills.  Fred Vipond, playing Tony Wendice discussing with Captain Lesgate, played by Mike Lieberman, how he will murder Tony's wife.  (Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media)

The Kirk Players of Mundelein are performing a stage version of Aldred Hitchcock's "Dial M for Murder" at the Cuneo Museum and Gardens in Vernon Hills.  Fred Vipond, playing Tony Wendice discussing with Captain Lesgate, played by Mike Lieberman, how he will murder Tony's wife.  (Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media)

The Kirk Players of Mundelein are performing a stage version of Aldred Hitchcock's "Dial M for Murder" at the Cuneo Museum and Gardens in Vernon Hills.  Fred Vipond, playing Tony Wendice discussing with Captain Lesgate, played by Mike Lieberman, how he will murder Tony's wife.  (Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media)

The Kirk Players of Mundelein are performing a stage version of Aldred Hitchcock's "Dial M for Murder" at the Cuneo Museum and Gardens in Vernon Hills.  Mike Lieberman playing Captain Lesgate coming out from behind the curtains to strangle Margot Wendice, played by Kat Basso.  (Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media)

The Kirk Players of Mundelein are performing a stage version of Aldred Hitchcock's "Dial M for Murder" at the Cuneo Museum and Gardens in Vernon Hills.  Mike Lieberman playing Captain Lesgate attempting to murder Margot Wendice, played by Kat Basso.  (Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media)

The Kirk Players of Mundelein are performing a stage version of Aldred Hitchcock's "Dial M for Murder" at the Cuneo Museum and Gardens in Vernon Hills.  Mike Lieberman playing Captain Lesgate attempting to murder Margot Wendice, played by Kat Basso, until she defends herself by any means necessary.  (Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media)

The Kirk Players of Mundelein are performing a stage version of Aldred Hitchcock's "Dial M for Murder" at the Cuneo Museum and Gardens in Vernon Hills.  Kat Basso playing Margot Wendice, talks frantically to her husband about killing this strangler, when her husband Tony was actually calling the strangler, Captain Lesgate, to confirm the murder.  (Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media)