Week of June 3 to 9, 2012 - DeKalb Daily Chronicle Photos

Week of June 3 to 9, 2012

The 2012 Jayco Pinnacle camper has all the comforts of home, including a two-door refridgerator, central vacuum, convection microwave and reclining seats. By Nicole Weskerna - nweskerna@shawmedia.com
The 2012 Jayco Pinnacle camper has all the comforts of home, including a two-door refridgerator, central vacuum, convection microwave and reclining seats. By Nicole Weskerna - nweskerna@shawmedia.com
Rob Winner – rwinner@shawmedia.com Survivor Peggy Brown, of Aurora, holds her one-year-old granddaughter Avery Gage, of Aurora, during the opening ceremony for the Relay for Life event at DeKalb High School Saturday evening.
The historical train depot is located at the corner of Sacramento Street and DeKalb Avenue in Sycamore. Caitlin Mullen - cmullen@shawmedia.com
Kyle Bursaw – kbursaw@shawmedia.com Gene Montgomery leads the DeKalb Municipal Band's rehearsal on Monday, June 4, 2012. Montgomery is serving as interim director of the band until a permanent replacement is found.
Rob Winner – rwinner@shawmedia.com Cancer survivor Mary Flournory (center), of DeKalb, walks with caregiver Angela Walker (left) and her daughter Alex Flournory (right) during the caregivers lap during the Relay for Life event at DeKalb High School Saturday evening. Flournory is a two-year survivor.
Rob Winner – rwinner@shawmedia.com Survivors Frank Carpino, 7 of Genoa, and his grandmother Mary Beeman, of Streamwood, listen to speaker Amberley Kowalski (not pictured) during the opening ceremony for the Relay for Life event at DeKalb High School Saturday evening. ***Confirmed both survivors -Rob***
Rick Jones, head cheesemonger for The Cheese People of Beloit, Wis., wraps cheese as people browse the selection at the Sycamore farmers market Sunday at the corner of Somonauk and Elm streets in Sycamore. Caitlin Mullen - cmullen@shawmedia.com
Kyle Bursaw – kbursaw@shawmedia.com Kris Mecca of the DeKalb Police Department (right) reviews case notes in courtroom 130, a newly opened courtroom in the DeKalb County Courthouse on Monday, June 4, 2012.
Kyle Bursaw – kbursaw@shawmedia.com Attorneys Max Peterson (left) and J. Brick Van Der Snick chat near one of the counsel tables in courtroom 130, a newly opened courtroom in the DeKalb County Courthouse on Monday, June 4, 2012.
Kyle Bursaw – kbursaw@shawmedia.com A group of people, including J. Brick Van Der Snick (right), get a first glimpse of courtroom 130, a newly opened courtroom in the DeKalb County Courthouse on Monday, June 4, 2012.
Kyle Bursaw – kbursaw@shawmedia.com Volunteer Rebecca Hungerford (right) points out prizes associated with the Sycamore Public Library's 'Get in the Zone' reading program to (from left) Emily and Rachel Akers who were signing up for the program on Tuesday, June 5, 2012.
Kyle Bursaw – kbursaw@shawmedia.com Roman Friedrichs, 7, spends some time reading in the youth section at Sycamore Public Library on Tuesday, June 5, 2012. After about 20 minutes reading he and his brother Thatcher (not pictured) signed up for the library's 'Get in the Zone' reading program, where children log their reading time for a chance to win prizes.
Kyle Bursaw – kbursaw@shawmedia.com Phil Johnson, the director of accounting for KishHealth, works out on one of the machines in the Cardiopulmonary Rehab center in Kishwaukee Community Hospital on Wednesday, June 6, 2012. Johnson works out there after work three times a week.
Rob Winner – rwinner@shawmedia.com Savanna Meyers (center) is helped by classmates Cassie Lambert (left) and Jillian Smith (right) while putting on an alumni medal before the DeKalb High School graduation ceremony at the Convocation Center in DeKalb Thursday evening.
Kyle Bursaw – kbursaw@shawmedia.com Phil Johnson, the director of accounting for KishHealth, works out on one of the machines in the Cardiopulmonary Rehab center in Kishwaukee Community Hospital on Wednesday, June 6, 2012. Johnson works out there after work three times a week.
Rob Winner – rwinner@shawmedia.com The 2012 DeKalb High School graduation ceremony at the Convocation Center Thursday evening.
Rob Winner – rwinner@shawmedia.com Suzie Geisler (left) hugs Caitlin Gordon before the DeKalb High School graduation ceremony at the Convocation Center Thursday evening.
Rob Winner – rwinner@shawmedia.com Graduating senior Antwoine Baker talks with friends before the DeKalb High School graduation ceremony at the Convocation Center Thursday evening.
Rob Winner – rwinner@shawmedia.com Ryan Williams is all smiles as the DeKalb High School graduating class makes their way to the floor of the Convocation Center Thursday evening.
Rob Winner – rwinner@shawmedia.com McKenna Teboda looks back to the crowd during the 2012 DeKalb High School graduation ceremony at the Convocation Center Thursday evening.
Rob Winner – rwinner@shawmedia.com Sara Wuchte (left) helps classmate Alissa Witt moments before entering the floor of the Convocation Center for their graduation ceremony Thursday night.
Rob Winner – rwinner@shawmedia.com The 2012 DeKalb High School graduation ceremony at the Convocation Center Thursday evening.
Rob Winner – rwinner@shawmedia.com Tyler Gosnell heads back to his chair after receiving his diploma during the DeKalb High School graduation ceremony at the Convocation Center Thursday evening.
Kyle Bursaw – kbursaw@shawmedia.com Matt Frierdich, co-owner of GoDog Gourmet Hot Dogs makes a dog for a customer at the DeKalb farmer's market on Thursday, June 7, 2012.
Rob Winner – rwinner@shawmedia.com Evan Jones is hugged by his father, Dan Jones (left), after receiving his diploma during the DeKalb High School graduation ceremony at the Convocation Center Thursday night.
Kyle Bursaw – kbursaw@shawmedia.com Leighanne Lacy restocks the Windy Acres Farm's produce table at the DeKalb farmer's market on Thursday, June 7, 2012.
Kyle Bursaw – kbursaw@shawmedia.com Christine Veverka finds some vegetables at the DeKalb farmer's market on Thursday, June 7, 2012.
Kyle Bursaw – kbursaw@shawmedia.com Christine Veverka finds some vegetables at the DeKalb farmer's market on Thursday, June 7, 2012.
Kyle Bursaw – kbursaw@shawmedia.com John Schultz, owner of Mr. Spanky's Farm Fresh Artisan Foods, talks with a customer about his products at the DeKalb farmer's market on Thursday, June 7, 2012.
Rob Winner – rwinner@shawmedia.com Nicoletta Knoble (left) embraces long-time family friend Peggy O'Neil, of Sycamore, during a graduation party for Knoble in DeKalb Saturday, May 26, 2012. Knoble, who graduated from Benet Academy in Lisle, will be attending the University of Cambridge in the United Kingdom.
Rob Winner – rwinner@shawmedia.com Larry Knoble (left) shakes hands with Johnny Castle (right) during a graduation party for Nicoletta Knoble, daughter of Larry, in DeKalb Saturday, May 26, 2012. Nicoletta Knoble, who graduated from Benet Academy in Lisle, will be attending the University of Cambridge in the United Kingdom.
Rob Winner – rwinner@shawmedia.com Nicoletta Knoble (center) discusses her college plans with long-time family friends Dick and Lois Benson, of Batavia, during a graduation party for Knoble in DeKalb Saturday, May 26, 2012. Knoble, who graduated from Benet Academy in Lisle, will be attending the University of Cambridge in the United Kingdom.
Rob Winner – rwinner@shawmedia.com After stepping on the first base bag to retire Rockford baserunner Ryan Williams (right), DeKalb County first baseman Joey Burney (left) watches his throw to the plate during the top of the first inning in Sycamore Saturday evening. Burney's throw was late and Rockford's Zach Wisowaty (not pictured) scored on the play.
Rob Winner – rwinner@shawmedia.com Jonathan Johnson spends some time with his 4-year-old Labradoodle named Proto at the DeKalb County Animal Shelter in Genoa Friday afternoon. Proto was rescued by first responders to a fire call in downtown Sycamore on May 24. Firefighters used an oxygen mask to help Proto.
Rob Winner – rwinner@shawmedia.com Jonathan Johnson spends some time with his cat, Lego, during a visit at the DeKalb County Animal Shelter in Genoa Friday afternoon. The family was displaced after a fire in downtown Sycamore on May 24.
Rob Winner – rwinner@shawmedia.com Jonathan Johnson is kissed by his 3-year-old-dog Chewy while visiting the DeKalb County Animal Shelter in Genoa Friday where three dogs and two cats of Johnson are temporarily living. The family was displaced after a fire in downtown Sycamore on May 24.
Kyle Bursaw – kbursaw@shawmedia.com Kaneland pitcher Delani Vest is the Daily Chronicle's 2012 softball player of the year. Taken at Kaneland High School on Thursday, June 7, 2012.
Kyle Bursaw – kbursaw@shawmedia.com John Ross will lead the Huskies as the new head coach for the women's soccer team. The Elmhurst returns to his home state of Illinois after spending several season as associate head coach at North Dakota State. Taken at Northern Illinois University on Tuesday, June 5, 2012.
Rob Winner – rwinner@shawmedia.com Hinckley-Big Rock's Kaitlin Phillips is the Daily-Chronicle's 2012 female athlete of the year. Hinckley, Ill. Thursday, June 7, 2012
Rob Winner – rwinner@shawmedia.com Hinckley-Big Rock's Kaitlin Phillips is the Daily-Chronicle's 2012 female athlete of the year. Hinckley, Ill. Thursday, June 7, 2012
Kyle Bursaw – kbursaw@shawmedia.com Kaneland pitcher Delani Vest is the Daily Chronicle's 2012 softball player of the year. Taken at Kaneland High School on Thursday, June 7, 2012.
Rob Winner – rwinner@shawmedia.com Hinckley-Big Rock's Kaitlin Phillips is the Daily-Chronicle's 2012 female athlete of the year. Hinckley, Ill. Thursday, June 7, 2012
Rob Winner – rwinner@shawmedia.com Sycamore's Matt Godinsky is the Daily Chronicle's 2012 baseball player of the year. Sycamore, Ill. Friday, June 1, 2012
Rob Winner – rwinner@shawmedia.com Sycamore's Matt Godinsky is the Daily Chronicle's 2012 baseball player of the year. Sycamore, Ill. Friday, June 1, 2012
Rob Winner – rwinner@shawmedia.com Sycamore's Matt Godinsky is the Daily Chronicle's 2012 baseball player of the year. Sycamore, Ill. Friday, June 1, 2012
Rob Winner – rwinner@shawmedia.com Sycamore's Emma Norris is the Daily Chronicle's 2012 soccer player of the year. DeKalb, Ill. Thursday, May 31, 2012
Rob Winner – rwinner@shawmedia.com Kaneland's Sean Carter is the Daily Chronicle's 2012 male track athlete of the year. Maple Park, Ill. Saturday, June 2, 2012