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The Week in Pictures at the Kane County Chronicle for July 19-26.
Gov. Pat Quinn addresses Aurora students, Aurora University officials and city of Aurora community members regarding the John C. Dunham STEM Partnership School on the Aurora University campus.(Sandy Bressner photo)
Madison Rae, Wicked Witch (Michaela Simone photo)
The Scarecrow (Maegan Daniels) stands at her post before being released by Dorothy during the Fox Valley Repertory Youth Ensemble production of "Wizard of Oz" at Pheasant Run Resort in St. Charles on Sunday. Students in the community went through auditions to be a part of the show. (Shea Lazansky photo)
The Wizard (Rece Komorn) departs from Oz in his hot air balloon during the Fox Valley Repertory Youth Ensemble production of "Wizard of Oz" at Pheasant Run Resort on Sunday. After the show, members of the cast gave the crowd fliers and information about joining the company and about upcoming shows. (Shea Lazansky photo)
Brooke Herrera, 8, of Batavia awaits his turn on stage playing the character of a flying monkey during a dress rehearsal for the Wizard of Oz by the Fox Valley Repertory Monday. (Michaela Simone photo)
Pat Thorson of St. Charles walks with the St. Charles Park District's 50+ Walking Club at the Otter Creek Bend Wetland Park.(Sandy Bressner photo)
Jasna Ostojich speaks outside U.S. Rep. Randy Hultgren's, R-Winfield, Geneva office about her own immigration experience during a press conference Thursday. The press conference was hosted by the Chicago and St. Charles chapters of Organizing for Action.(Sandy Bressner photo)
Campton Hills resident Tyler Buterbaugh, 15, will be competing in the World Dwarf Games in Lansing, Mich. in August.(Sandy Bressner photo)
Blake Glynn in car 51 yells at an official after he breaks his rear axle during the second heat of the Bone Stock Class during the Kane County Fair and Festival in St. Charles on Sunday, July 21, 2013. (Erik Anderson for Shaw Media)
Steve Spear of St. Charles is greeted by supporters as he nears Dick Pond Athletics on Saturday. (Jeff Krage for Shaw Media)
Margaret Evans of Geneva wipes down seats in her job as an usher at a recent Kane County Cougars game at Fifth Third Bank Ballpark in Geneva. (Sandy Bressner photo)
Esther Farler-Westphal (center) talks with Mary Miller (left) and Zoe Ingersoll (right) during a Geneva Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours event Tuesday at Fresh D'Lite in Geneva. Fresh D'Lite is located at 1402 Commons Dr.(Sandy Bressner photo)
Mooseheart Child City and School student A.C. Cunningham, 8, shoots pool with Kohls employee Gary Wegrzyn in Mooseheart's recreation center as part of a Kohls Cares day. Mooseheart will celebrate their centennial July 27.(Sandy Bressner photo)
Tyler Buterbaugh, 15, works out on weight lifting equipment in the garage of his family's Campton Hills home. Buterbaugh will be competing in the World Dwarf Games in Lansing, Mich. in August.(Sandy Bressner photo)
Cougars left fielder Oliver Zapata throws the ball toward second base during Saturday's game against Lansing at Fifth Third Bank Ballpark. (Jeff Krage for Shaw Media)
Gabrielle Perea of Geneva practice session in preparation for the 2013 Secret U.S. Classic at the Sears Centre in Hoffman Estates Friday morning. Perea will be competing with the juniors today.(Sandy Bressner photo)
St. Charles East players watch from the dugout during their 1-0 loss to Lyons Township in a Phil Lawlor baseball tournament game at Benedictine University in Lisle Wednesday.(Sandy Bressner photo)
St. Charles East's Jake Clodi had a 2-run double in the second inning of Monday's game against Glenbrook North at Benedictine University in Lisle. The hit gave the Saints a 6-1 lead. (Jeff Krage for Shaw Media)
Dorothy’s famous shoes shimmer and reflect on stage in the Fox Valley Repertory's production of The Wizard of Oz in St. Charles.(Morgan Cannata photo)
Patrick Neary, owner of Wildwood in Geneva, sits in the restaurant's dining room. Wine Spectator Magazine recently named Wildwood to its 2013 Restaurant Wine List for having some of the best wine selections around. Only 38 establishments in Illinois received such recognition.(Sandy Bressner photo)