Bartlett's Night Out

Jenna Gargula, 7, moves through an inflatable obstacle course, part of National Night Out activities at Jensen Pavilion in Bartlett, Ill., on Friday, July 31, 2009. Dozens turned out for the national night out activities. (Photo for The Courier News by Andrew A. Nelles)

Baseball

Waubonsie catcher Eric Josupait (#21) tags out St. Rita's Kyle Stearns (#3) at home plate during the fifth inning of the Wednesday, July 29, 2009 game held at North Central College in Naperville, Ill. Waubonsie was defeated by St. Rita 5-6. (Photo for the Beacon News by Andrew A. Nelles)

BMX

George Colbert (left,) 7, and Clint Hull (right,) practice on the track after the end of racing at The Hill BMX track at the Elgin Sports Complex in Elgin, Ill., on Tuesday, July 28, 2009. Tuesday nights bring out dozens of racers who spend the evening racing on the track. (Photo for The Courier-News by Andrew A. Nelles)

Elgin Open

Scott Harm swings out of a sand trap during The Elgin Open at The Highlands of Elgin on Sunday, July 26, 2009. Sunday marked the second and final day of the tournament. (Photo for The Courier News by Andrew A. Nelles)
Brad Winters during The Elgin Open at The Highlands of Elgin on Sunday, July 26, 2009.(Photo for The Courier News by Andrew A. Nelles)
Scott Harm swings during The Elgin Open at The Highlands of Elgin on Sunday, July 26, 2009. (Photo for The Courier News by Andrew A. Nelles)
Tom Harle drives on the eleventh hole during The Elgin Open at The Highlands of Elgin on Sunday, July 26, 2009.(Photo for The Courier News by Andrew A. Nelles)

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16-inch Softball Hall of Fame

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Sherman Health Elgin Cycling Classic

Racers line up at the start line at the beginning of the Pro 1/2 Men's race of the Sherman Health Elgin Cycling Classic in Elgin, Ill., on Sunday, July 12, 2009. Hundreds of racers participated in Sundays event. (Photo for The Courier News by Andrew A. Nelles)


Racers leave the start line at the beginning of the Pro 1/2 Men's race of the Sherman Health Elgin Cycling Classic in Elgin, Ill., on Sunday, July 12, 2009. Hundreds of racers participated in Sundays event. (Photo for The Courier News by Andrew A. Nelles)


Jason Short (center) of RBM Matrix racing team, rounds the bend on Kimball Ave. (Photo for The Courier News by Andrew A. Nelles)


Racers speed along Kimball St. during the Pro 1/2 Men's race. (Photo for The Courier News by Andrew A. Nelles)


Ruarri Day-Stirrat, of Team Hotel San Jose, passes out fresh water bottles to racers passing through Trout Park. (Photo for The Courier News by Andrew A. Nelles)


Jay Thomson, of Team MTN, hugs Team Manager Gary Blem, after winning the Pro 1/2 Men's race. (Photo for The Courier News by Andrew A. Nelles)

Ale Fest Chicago

Amy Keller (left) and Henry Birdseye (right), both of Chicago, Ill., sit on a hill with their beer samples during the third annual Ale Fest Chicago in Chicago, Ill., on Saturday, July 11, 2009. The event held outside of Soldier Field featured several dozen breweries offering samples of their various beers. (Photo for The Tribune by Andrew A. Nelles)

Fourth of July

Niko Bereolos, 7, of Huntley, Ill., rides in the front of the parade during Huntley's Fourth of July Family Fun Day in Huntley, Ill., on Saturday, July 4, 2009. The event featured a small parade, entertainment, and food. (Photo for The Courier News by Andrew A. Nelles)