Samantha Stautz (from left), 15, of Gurnee, GiGi The Clown and Grace Reblin, 9, of Grayslake play with a kitten at the petting zoo during the 6th annual Kids Carnival for Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation held at the Grandwood Park ball field in Gurnee. | Michael Jarecki~Sun-Times Media
Boy Scout Gunnar Breneisen 12, of Troop 323 holds a baby turkey on his shoulder while volunteering his time at the petting zoo pen. | Michael Jarecki ~ for Sun-Times Media
Samantha Stautz 15, of Gurnee thanks all the supporters who donated their time and energy to help make the Carnival for Juvenile Diabetes happen. | Michael Jarecki ~ for Sun-Times Media
Musician John Florek performs at the event held Sunday. | Michael Jarecki ~ for Sun-Times Media
Sponge Bob Square Pants makes an apperance, giving out hugs. | Michael Jarecki ~ for Sun-Times Media
Samantha Stautz 15, of Gurnee thanks all the supporters who donated their time and energy. | Michael Jarecki ~ for Sun-Times Media
The 6th annual Kids Carnival for Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation was held Sunday at Grandwood Park ballfield in Gurnee. … Read More