Yesterday, Newark, Ill. ended their week long celebration for their 175th anniversary with a parade and many other activities in and around their downtown area. This was my sixth year that I have witnessed the festivities first hand. According to an old wise man who grew up in Newark, but now currently resides in Chicago, this year was by far the largest turnout.
The DeKalb baseball season came to an end this past weekend in Joliet. The team lost to Chatham Glenwood, 11-1, in six innings. My favorite image from the season, however, was from June 5 (above) when they won their Sectional championship at home. Just before the shot I focused on the pitcher and then I heard the strike three call. I was behind a fence and all I followed was the pitcher and out of nowhere the catcher jumped into the frame and I snapped away. I know you can't see either of their of their faces and it was hard for me to select it as the lead photo for our sports section, but it just screams celebration so I went with it.
