Fry-Day Fish Fry at Russ's Bar and Grill

Friday Fish fry special at Russ's Bar and Grill in Waukegan.  Located at the corner of Walnut and Glen Flora with several different fish specials, great prices, and a fun scene for families and friends.  (Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media)

Friday Fish fry special at Russ's Bar and Grill in Waukegan.  There are several different fish fry specials, receiving huge pieces of fish, bread, and potatoe, well worth the price.  (Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media)

Friday Fish fry special at Russ's Bar and Grill in Waukegan.  Waitress Linda Willcox serves fish specials to Jim and Mey Spencer.  (Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media)

Friday Fish fry special at Russ's Bar and Grill in Waukegan.  Besides the dining area, there is also a long bar capable of holding large parties.  (Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media)

Friday Fish fry special at Russ's Bar and Grill in Waukegan.  The dining area is cozy with fun decorations hosting plenty of familes and customers.  (Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media)

Friday Fish fry special at Russ's Bar and Grill in Waukegan.  Eutiquio Giz, chef, prepares the cooked fish on plates waiting to be served.  (Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media)

Friday Fish fry special at Russ's Bar and Grill in Waukegan.  There are several different fish fry specials, receiving huge pieces of fish, bread, and potatoe, well worth the price.  (Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media)

Friday Fish fry special at Russ's Bar and Grill in Waukegan.  Carol Ray, part owner, picks up two fish specials waiting to be served.  (Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media)

Illinois Youth Football: Wauconda at Waukegan

Raymond Sodoski, age 13 of Wauconda, gains some yardage in the heated match.  (Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media)

The Chief's Quarterback Melvin Bobo makes a perfect throw to Marcese Gonzalez who runs the ball in for a touchdown, Gonzalez ran in 3 touchdowns overall.  (Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media)

Marcese Gonzalez of the Waukegan Chiefs runs in another touchdown, scoring three touchdowns during the game.  (Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media)

Jack Weller, age 13 of Wauconda runs the ball back gaining good yardage but suffered an injury during this runs tackle and had to sit out for the rest of the game.  (Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media)

Terry Lavarol, age 13 of Waukegan runs one in scoring the final touchdown for the Chiefs.  (Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media)

Chief's kicker, Eddie Jackson kicks in another scoring two extra points, Eddie scored 6 points overall with kicks for Waukegan.  (Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media)

Matthew Jaworski, age 13 of Wauconda attemps a run through the storm of madness, gaining some good yardage, though his team was unable to score.  (Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media)

One thing that happened too much to Wauconda's quarterback, Alex Payne, was sacks, great for Waukegan though.  (Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media)

The Chief's Kyree McClain makes a great run in and out of Wauconda's Bulldogs but was unfornately illegally tackled by the opposing team grabbing his face mask.  (Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media)

The Chiefs celebrate a victory to their fans after shaking hands with the opposing team, the crowd roars with cheers and noise makers.  (Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media)

Partners for Progress host Hoedown Benefit

Partners for Progress, a non-profit organization that offers therapeutic horse rides for children and adults, hosts a hoe down dinner/dance at the Lake County Fair Grounds in Libertyville, IL.  Amazing decorations lined every support bean with autumn themed adornments, making an incredible presence in the building.  (Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media)

Partners for Progress, a non-profit organization that offers therapeutic horse rides for children and adults, hosts a hoe down dinner/dance at the Lake County Fair Grounds in Libertyville, IL.  Amazing decorations lined every support bean with autumn themed adornments, making an incredible presence in the building.  (Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media)

Partners for Progress, a non-profit organization that offers therapeutic horse rides for children and adults, hosts a hoe down dinner/dance at the Lake County Fair Grounds in Libertyville, IL.  The silent auction and raffle tables were lined with red handkerchiefs for a true western feel.  (Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media)

Partners for Progress, a non-profit organization that offers therapeutic horse rides for children and adults, hosts a hoe down dinner/dance at the Lake County Fair Grounds in Libertyville, IL.  Janet Brown of Mundelein, came in her particularly cute outfit wearing a big and bright smile.  (Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media)

Partners for Progress, a non-profit organization that offers therapeutic horse rides for children and adults, hosts a hoe down dinner/dance at the Lake County Fair Grounds in Libertyville, IL.  Evan Zaloudek of Lindenhurst came dressed like a true western gentleman.  (Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media)

Partners for Progress, a non-profit organization that offers therapeutic horse rides for children and adults, hosts a hoe down dinner/dance at the Lake County Fair Grounds in Libertyville, IL.  Photograph Collages and montages were made dedicated to all the disabled children and adults in Partners for Progress.  (Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media)

Partners for Progress, a non-profit organization that offers therapeutic horse rides for children and adults, hosts a hoe down dinner/dance at the Lake County Fair Grounds in Libertyville, IL.  Jan Lazore (left) sang duets with Gino Soldano (right), while everyone became situated before dinner.  (Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media)

Partners for Progress, a non-profit organization that offers therapeutic horse rides for children and adults, hosts a hoe down dinner/dance at the Lake County Fair Grounds in Libertyville, IL.  Lovely decorations were found everywhere, creating a beautiful atmosphere.  (Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media)

Partners for Progress, a non-profit organization that offers therapeutic horse rides for children and adults, hosts a hoe down dinner/dance at the Lake County Fair Grounds in Libertyville, IL.  The silent auction and raffle tables were lined with red handkerchiefs for a true western feel.  (Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media)

Partners for Progress, a non-profit organization that offers therapeutic horse rides for children and adults, hosts a hoe down dinner/dance at the Lake County Fair Grounds in Libertyville, IL.  From left, is Kathy Traub, Jack Martin, Ruth Traub, and Kim Martin, Jack has been in the program for 10 years.  (Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media)

Partners for Progress, a non-profit organization that offers therapeutic horse rides for children and adults, hosts a hoe down dinner/dance at the Lake County Fair Grounds in Libertyville, IL.  Jim and Penny Alexander sit quietly waiting for the dancing to begin, Penny is the square dance caller.  (Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media)

Partners for Progress, a non-profit organization that offers therapeutic horse rides for children and adults, hosts a hoe down dinner/dance at the Lake County Fair Grounds in Libertyville, IL.  Mr. and Mrs. Petersen slow dance to singers Jan Lazore and Gino Soldano, just as dinner begins.  (Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media)

Partners for Progress, a non-profit organization that offers therapeutic horse rides for children and adults, hosts a hoe down dinner/dance at the Lake County Fair Grounds in Libertyville, IL.  Imaginative dinner decorations complete the western theme, enhancing every part of the night.  (Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media)

Partners for Progress, a non-profit organization that offers therapeutic horse rides for children and adults, hosts a hoe down dinner/dance at the Lake County Fair Grounds in Libertyville, IL.  As people start to sit down for dinner, the stage is prepared for live music starting at 10pm.  (Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media)

IHSA Varsity Boys Soccer: Regional Finals: North Chicago at Grayslake North

High School Boy's regional soccer:  North Chicago vs Grayslake North in Grayslake, IL.  North Chicago's Eric Rodriguez (Red) puts the moves on Grayslake's Jovanny Villa, while playing defense.  (Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media)

High School Boy's regional soccer:  North Chicago vs Grayslake North in Grayslake, IL.  North Chicago's goal keeper, Cesar Maravilla makes another amazing save, unfortunately letting one in later on in the game, after stopping every shot.  (Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media)

High School Boy's regional soccer:  North Chicago vs Grayslake North in Grayslake, IL.  Plenty of yellow cards were given to both sides as the game intensified, players started playing dirtier and dirtier as the frustration built with the wind factor.  (Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media)

High School Boy's regional soccer:  North Chicago vs Grayslake North in Grayslake, IL.  Grayslake's senior goal keeper, Richard Klarck makes another superb save, letting in no goals, all game.  (Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media)

High School Boy's regional soccer:  North Chicago vs Grayslake North in Grayslake, IL.  Grayslake's fans were getting riled up due to how close the teams were matched up, aggression and frustration stirred up as the boys were getting more and more physical.  (Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media)

High School Boy's regional soccer:  North Chicago vs Grayslake North in Grayslake, IL.  Grayslake's Claudio Guerrero puts the moves on North Chicago's Alberto Ocampo, playing keep away while bringing the ball down field.  (Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media)

High School Boy's regional soccer:  North Chicago vs Grayslake North in Grayslake, IL.  Grayslake North applauds their fans after a victory winning 1- 0, and moving on to play the Lake Villa Lakes in the next round.  (Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media)

High School Boy's regional soccer:  North Chicago vs Grayslake North in Grayslake, IL.  North Chicago's Eric Rodrigues does a grand job playing defender for his team, keeping the ball away from much bigger players than himself, like Baruk Perez-Vera of Grayslake (White).  (Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media)

High School Boy's regional soccer:  North Chicago vs Grayslake North in Grayslake, IL.  Just out of North Chicago's goal keeper, Cesar Maravilla's reach, number 14 on Grayslake (White), Daniel Pazan, scores the game winning goal with a header.  (Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media)

Scout Pack 96 takes part in Annual Jamboree On The Air (JOTA)

Grayslake Scout Pack 96 takes part in annual scouting event:  Jamboree On The Air (JOTA), to contact other scouts around the country using amateur radio.  Christian Mack, age 10 of Grayslake, talks to a scout in texas using the radio. (Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media)

Grayslake Scout Pack 96 takes part in annual scouting event:  Jamboree On The Air (JOTA), to contact other scouts around the country using amateur radio.  Christian Mack, 10 of Grayslake, uses the radion while John Boos, father of another scout, listens in to their funny conversation.  (Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media)

Grayslake Scout Pack 96 takes part in annual scouting event:  Jamboree On The Air (JOTA), to contact other scouts around the country using amateur radio.  Donn Dengel of Palatine shows two scouts the radio signals on his computer, the boy in scout attire is David Hoffman, 10 of grayslake, the boy in red is Spencer Boos, 11 of Grayslake.  (Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media)

Grayslake Scout Pack 96 takes part in annual scouting event:  Jamboree On The Air (JOTA), to contact other scouts around the country using amateur radio.  Donn Dengel of Palatine(Right) shows two scouts the radio signals on his computer, David Hoffman, 10 of grayslake (Middle) and Spencer Boos, 11 of Grayslake (Left).  (Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media)

Grayslake Scout Pack 96 takes part in annual scouting event:  Jamboree On The Air (JOTA), to contact other scouts around the country using amateur radio.  The radio equipment was antiques, they had to rig one antenna to a tree while also using a hand held antenna that looked handmade.  (Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media)

Grayslake Scout Pack 96 takes part in annual scouting event:  Jamboree On The Air (JOTA), to contact other scouts around the country using amateur radio.  Scouts crowd around a computer that shows the radio frequences and locations for the best signals.  (Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media)

Grayslake Scout Pack 96 takes part in annual scouting event:  Jamboree On The Air (JOTA), to contact other scouts around the country using amateur radio.  Donn Dengel of Palatine shows two scouts the radio signals on his computer, the boy in scout attire is David Hoffman, 10 of grayslake, the boy in red is Spencer Boos, 11 of Grayslake.  (Mark Ukena?Sun-Times Media)

Round Lake Fire Department Open House

Round Lake Fire Department Open House, with snacks and prizes, fun for all ages, demonstatrations of fires, sprinkler systems, and sparkler dangers, educating children and adults with the hazards of fire along with how to stay safe.  (Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media)

Round Lake Fire Department Open House, with snacks and prizes, fun for all ages, demonstatrations of fires, sprinkler systems, and sparkler dangers, educating children and adults with the hazards of fire along with how to stay safe.  A beautifully shined up fire truck with its ladder slightly erected.  (Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media)

Round Lake Fire Department Open House, with snacks and prizes, fun for all ages, demonstatrations of fires, sprinkler systems, and sparkler dangers, educating children and adults with the hazards of fire along with how to stay safe.  Megan Armes, 3 of Roundlake, checks out the water canon hose.  (Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media)

Round Lake Fire Department Open House, with snacks and prizes, fun for all ages, demonstatrations of fires, sprinkler systems, and sparkler dangers, educating children and adults with the hazards of fire along with how to stay safe.  Fire Fighter Trevor Crivello helps Megan Armes, 3 of Round Lake aim her hose hitting the target bullseye.  (Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media)

Round Lake Fire Department Open House, with snacks and prizes, fun for all ages, demonstatrations of fires, sprinkler systems, and sparkler dangers, educating children and adults with the hazards of fire along with how to stay safe.  During the controlled Sprinkler demo, they lit a garbage can full of paper on fire with a curtain draping down that also lit up, helping people acknowledge fire hazards.  (Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media)

Round Lake Fire Department Open House, with snacks and prizes, fun for all ages, demonstatrations of fires, sprinkler systems, and sparkler dangers, educating children and adults with the hazards of fire along with how to stay safe.  Fire Fighter Branden Durkin helps Kassidy Rouse, 7 of Round Lake slide down the fire pole that was set up outside.  (Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media)

Round Lake Fire Department Open House, with snacks and prizes, fun for all ages, demonstatrations of fires, sprinkler systems, and sparkler dangers, educating children and adults with the hazards of fire along with how to stay safe.  Children were dressing in the fire fighter's clothing and gear before running through a relay of obstacles, to demonstrate the tuff-ness and strength of being a real fire fighter.  (Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media)

Round Lake Fire Department Open House, with snacks and prizes, fun for all ages, demonstatrations of fires, sprinkler systems, and sparkler dangers, educating children and adults with the hazards of fire along with how to stay safe.  Alin Escobar, 5 of Round Lake, checking out the miniture model of downtown Round Lake.  (Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media)

Round Lake Fire Department Open House, with snacks and prizes, fun for all ages, demonstatraions of fires, sprinkler systems, and sparkler dangers, educating children and adults with the hazards of fire along with how to stay safe.  (Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media)