March of Dimes Family

The Unger family is the local March of Dimes ambassador family Monday May 7, 2012 at Unger home in McHenry. Pictured from left: Dawn Unger, Aurora Unger, 6, Lorelei Unger, 4, and Gary Unger. Daniel J. Murphy/The Northwest Herald

Aurora Unger, 6, (right) pushes her sister Lorelei, 4, on the swing in the back yard of their home Monday May 7, 2012 in McHenry. Daniel J. Murphy/The Northwest Herald

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Kids Fun Run

Kids sprint past the starting line of the 25th annual Hilltop Elementary School Fun Run Friday May 11, 2012 in McHenry. Kids from the school ran through the neighborhood around the school to promote fitness and wellness. Daniel J. Murphy/The Northwest Herald

Children wait for water during the 25th annual Hilltop Elementary School Fun Run Friday May 11, 2012 in McHenry. Kids from the school ran through the neighborhood around the school to promote fitness and wellness. Daniel J. Murphy/The Northwest Herald

Jackie Paradise (left), Caitllynn Paradise, 5, (cq) (center), and Lauren Paradise (right) hold hands during the 25th annual Hilltop Elementary School Fun Run Friday May 11, 2012 in McHenry. Kids from the school ran through the neighborhood around the school to promote fitness and wellness. Daniel J. Murphy/The Northwest Herald

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Girls Soccer Sectional in Harvard

The Marengo girls soccer team warms up after a lightning delay Tuesday May 15, 2012 at Harvard Junior High School. Marengo fell to Rockford Lutheran 0-7 after a lightning delay. Daniel J. Murphy/The Northwest Herald

Bruce (left) and Karen Black of Rockford seek shelter under a small overhang Tuesday May 15, 2012 at Harvard Junior High School during a lightning delay of the Class 1A Harvard Sectional semifinal. Daniel J. Murphy/The Northwest Herald

The Marengo girls soccer team sits on the bench in the second half of their 7-0 loss to Rockford Lutheran Tuesday May 15, 2012 at Harvard Junior High School. Marengo fell to Rockford Lutheran 0-7 after a lightning delay. Daniel J. Murphy/The Northwest Herald

ISHA Officials from left: Ray Nelson, Dave Rubini, and Gene Mroz rest in the grass during a lightning delay Tuesday May 15, 2012 at Harvard Junior High School. Marengo fell to Rockford Lutheran 0-7 after a lightning delay. Daniel J. Murphy/The Northwest Herald

Assistant coach Cara Arnold reads to the Stillman Valley girls soccer team Tuesday May 15, 2012 at Harvard Junior High School during a lightning delay of the Class 1A Harvard Sectional semifinal. Daniel J. Murphy/The Northwest Herald

The Stillman Valley girls soccer team seeks shelter in the bus Tuesday May 15, 2012 at Harvard Junior High School during a lightning delay of the Class 1A Harvard Sectional semifinal. Daniel J. Murphy/The Northwest Herald

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Jacobs High School Graduation

James Fletcher (center) and fellow graduates throw their caps after the Jacobs High School commencement ceremony Saturday May 19, 2012 at the Sears Centre Arena in Hoffman Estates. Daniel J. Murphy/The Northwest Herald

Graduates wait to cross the stage during the Jacobs High School commencement ceremony Saturday May 19, 2012 at the Sears Centre Arena in Hoffman Estates. Daniel J. Murphy/The Northwest Herald

Graduates wait for the Jacobs High School commencement to begin Saturday May 19, 2012 at the Sears Centre Arena in Hoffman Estates. Daniel J. Murphy/The Northwest Herald

Yadira Cardenas walks in to restroom before the Jacobs High School Commencement Saturday May 19, 2012 at the Sears Centre Arena in Hoffman Estates. Daniel J. Murphy/The Northwest Herald

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Graduation Season Begins

From Left: Samantha Brunshaber,18, Devin Beveridge, 17, Hannah Howorth, 16, and Natalie Nystrom, 18, all from Huntley throw up their caps after the Spring Commencement ceremony Saturday May 12, 2012 at McHenry County College in Crystal Lake. They graduated with a Certified Nurse Assistant degree. Daniel J. Murphy/The Northwest Herald

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it’s all about the little things

Tyler Hajduk, 9, (right) of Huntley cheers in celebration of getting a passing semi to honk his horn Thursday May 3, 2012 at the Dairy Mart in Huntley. Tyler and his teammates were out celebrating their first win of the season with ice cream and dinner. Daniel J. Murphy/The Northwest Herald

Stephanie Biosca, 5, (left) eats an ice cream cone Thursday May 3, 2012 at the Dairy Mart in Huntley. Daniel J. Murphy/The Northwest Herald

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