Bull frogs, cow pies, rescue dogs and racehorses are all part of the La Semaine en images photo gallery from September 18 to 24, 2021.

Rosalina Rosales, 2, of Des Plaines bends down to plant a kiss on a bull frog and turn it into a handsome prince, but Jim Galeno of JG’s Reptile Road Show pulls her away just in time at Des Plaines Fall Fest in Lake Park Saturday, September 18, 2021d.

Joe Lewnard | Staff photographer

Carmen Colella drags a bag of styrofoam pieces to the collection trailer after donating to the drop-off point in the American Legion parking lot.

Paul Valade | Staff photographer

Many Paws Global Rescue and Baxter & Beasley daycares in the Palatine have teamed up to welcome dogs displaced by Hurricane Ida. They welcomed 17 dogs on September 9 and 18 more arrived on Wednesday evening. They want to raise awareness to find these puppies their “forever” or foster homes. They will also be hosting a benefit party on October 3 at Durty Nellie’s with all the adoptable puppies. Here Jennifer Riordan, founder of Many Paws Global Rescue and her niece Keira Worthington, 7, from Palatine work with some of the rescue dogs on Friday September 24, 2021 in Palatine.

Brian Hill | Staff photographer

Dumpling House cook Angelika Adlowa cooks fresh potato pancakes on day one of the Long Grove Apple Fest on Friday, September 24, 2021 in Long Grove.

Brian Hill | Staff photographer

A long line of cars pour in from the parking lot of Elgin High School during the second annual Mexican Independence Day Caravan on Saturday, September 18, 2021 in Elgin.

Brian Hill | Staff photographer

Fremd’s Rian Baker, left, and Barrington’s Jessica Horwath meet at the net in Tuesday’s volleyball match at Palatine.

Paul Valade | Staff photographer

William ‘Blue’ Knott has been the starter at the door of all horse racing in Arlington Park, since 1980. “Best job in America” ​​is how William sums up his job adding that Arlington Park is the best place. where to work. William enjoys staying connected to the crowd and answering customers’ questions about their horse’s appearance as they exit the gate.

Marc Gallois | Staff photographer

Referee Brian Bruce and announcer Ron Bernardi count the final seconds while waiting for Hattie the Cow to do his business in the Cow Pie ​​Moo-lette during Shermerfest at Village Green Park in Northbrook. She did not leave a cow pie on the grid, so by rules, the position of her right rear hoof was used to determine the winner.

Joe Lewnard | Staff photographer

Rotary Club duck race announcer Scott Rose calls for a “wedge!” from the crowd at Shermerfest at Village Green Park in Northbrook.

Joe Lewnard | Staff photographer

A 1955 Messerschmitt KR200 three-wheeled bubble car is presented by Jim Golomb from Northfield, center, during Shermerfest at Village Green Park in Northbrook.

Joe Lewnard | Staff photographer

Fremd’s Maddie Park reacts after missing her putt on hole 4 during the Mid-Suburban League Women’s Golf Tournament at the Highland Woods Golf Club in Hoffman Estates on Thursday, September 23, 2021.

John Starks | Staff photographer