Fourth-grader Kelsi McCaw, 9, strolls with father Ed McCaw toward Fox Meadow Elementary School in South Elgin Wednesday during Walk to School Day. The event is to help promote a healthy lifestyle with the students. October 3, 2012 | Michael Smart~Sun-Times Media
Parents take a few pictures of their children Wednesday during Walk to School Day at Fox Meadow Elementary School in South Elgin. October 3, 2012 | Michael Smart~Sun-Times Media
Students walk with moms and siblings Wednesday during Walk to School Day at Fox Meadow Elementary School in South Elgin. October 3, 2012 | Michael Smart~Sun-Times Media
A parade of students, parents and siblings walk toward Fox Meadow Elementary School in South Elgin Wednesday during Walk to School Day. October 3, 2012 | Michael Smart~Sun-Times Media
Candy Douglas walks with daughters Adrianna, 7, (left) and Alaysia, 8, toward Fox Meadow Elementary School in South Elgin during Walk to School Day October 3, 2012 | Michael Smart~Sun-Times Media
SOUTH ELGIN — Karen Funk encouraged her sixth-grade class at Fox Meadow Elementary School to walk to school Wednesday for “healthy reasons” and “exercise,” she said. And because, Funk said, “When we were kids, we walked to school all the time — up a hill.” …
