Emily Rauch, Bella Postel and Adaline Rauch enjoy the cooling spray from the mushroom at the Burlington Community Pool Monday afternoon. Pools and other sources of relief from the heat have been popular this week as temperatures have topped out above 100 degrees. (Photo by Jennifer Eisenbart)

Jeff Kramer (left) and George Lawrence perform on the banjo and guitar, respectively, at the Burlington Farmers Market on a recent Thursday. The market is offered each Thursday from 3-7 p.m. at Wehmhoff Square in downtown Burlington. (Photo by Jennifer Eisenbart)

Hundreds of area residents turned out for the first BTown Sounds concert of the summer last week at Echo Park with music provided by Janet Planet and the Herd of Cats. It was the first of seven concerts planned for the summer with the sponsorship of area businesses. (Photo by […]

Drew (left) and Reed Lang engage in a new activity in the driveway of their Burlington home Monday – Sprinklerball. The innovative game offered a chance to work up a sweat and cool down at the same time. (Photo by Jennifer Eisenbart)

Karcher Middle School seventh grader Allyson Konz sings “Jar of Hearts” by Christina Perri with backing vocals by her instructor Rod Stoughton Tuesday during the school’s annual pops concert. In additional to solo performances and small acts, the concert featured selections from the seventh and eighth grade choruses, the Dynamics […]

Comedian, juggler and unicyclist T.J. Howell of Baraboo has the attention of spectators during Burlington’s Memorial Day parade as he cruises the route in a unique unicycle. (Photo by Ed Nadolski)

This year’s chocolate candy creation built by employees of Nestle’s local plant puts a focal point on the Nestle Quick bunny. The creation was on display throughout ChocolateFest, attracting a steady crowd of camera-toting people. (Photo by Ed Nadolski)

Lance Cpl. Jared Dixon, a U.S. Marine from Burlington, places a wreath at the foot of the war memorial in Echo Lake Veterans Park Monday at the conclusion of the area’s Memorial Day ceremony. The local observance included a parade, speeches and wreath ceremonies on Echo Lake and at the […]

Morgan Goldman, 3, of Woodstock, Ill., raises her hands at the completion of round in a chocolate bar eating contest Monday during Burlington’s ChocolateFest. The Memorial Day weekend festival offered a plethora of chocolate-themed activities along with multiple stages of entertainment and a carnival. (Photo by Ed Nadolski)

Katie Coello (left) looks over plants with the help of Burlington Area Garden Club member Jean Squire during BAGC’s plant sale at Echo Park Saturday. (Photo by Jennifer Eisenbart)