This artwork by Lana N., a third-grader at Hamilton Elementary School in Chicago, was one of the honorable mentions in the Chicago Sun-Times’ “The Imagination Project” student art contest.

This artwork by Lana N., a third-grader at Hamilton Elementary School in Chicago, was one of the honorable mentions in the Chicago Sun-Times’ “The Imagination Project” student art contest.

More Sun-Times student art contest honorees: Chicago, suburban elementary kids

We’ve previously published the winners and high school honorable mentions. Today: elementary school kids’ honorable mentions, centered on the theme ‘Brighter Days.’

Our skyline. Our mayor. The ocean. The sun. Rainbows.

All feature in the artwork submitted by Chicago-area students for “The Imagination Project,” the Chicago Sun-Times’ student art contest.

Showcased here are the students whose entries garnered honorable mention in the elementary-school category, all centered on the theme “Brighter Days.”

Neda M.

Neda M., a fifth-grader at Indian Trail Elementary School in Downers Grove.

Neda M., a fifth-grader at Indian Trail Elementary School in Downers Grove.

Yuv P.

Yuv P., a second-grader at the National Teachers Academy in Chicago.

Yuv P., a second-grader at the National Teachers Academy in Chicago.

Olivia M.

Olivia M., a fourth-grader at LaSalle Language Academy in Chicago.

Olivia M., a fourth-grader at LaSalle Language Academy in Chicago.

Chase J.

Chase J., a second-grader at Ariel Elementary Community Academy in Chicago.

Chase J., a second-grader at Ariel Elementary Community Academy in Chicago.

Sofia R.

Sofia R., a third-grader at St. Gall School in Chicago.

Sofia R., a third-grader at St. Gall School in Chicago.

Isabella A.

Isabella A., a third-grader at Highland Elementary School in Downers Grove.

Isabella A., a third-grader at Highland Elementary School in Downers Grove.

Claire C.

Claire C., a fifth-grader at Kildeer Countryside Elementary School in Long Grove.

Claire C., a fifth-grader at Kildeer Countryside Elementary School in Long Grove.

Brandon B.

Brandon B., a fifth-grader at South Loop Elementary School in Chicago.

Brandon B., a fifth-grader at South Loop Elementary School in Chicago.

Sarah L.

Sarah L., a fifth-grader at Drummond Montessori School in Chicago.

Sarah L., a fifth-grader at Drummond Montessori School in Chicago.

Cindy Z.

Cindy Z., a second-grader at Country Meadows Elementary School in Long Grove.

Cindy Z., a second-grader at Country Meadows Elementary School in Long Grove.

Aliah C.

Aliah C., a third-grader at Hillcrest Elementary School in Elgin.

Aliah C., a third-grader at Hillcrest Elementary School in Elgin.

Leif C.

Leif C., a fourth-grader at South Park Elementary School in Deerfield.

Leif C., a fourth-grader at South Park Elementary School in Deerfield.

Mollie P.

Mollie P., a fifth-grader at Agassiz Elementary School in Chicago.

Mollie P., a fifth-grader at Agassiz Elementary School in Chicago.

Chloe J.

Chloe J., a fourth-grader at Avery Coonley School in Downers Grove.

Chloe J., a fourth-grader at Avery Coonley School in Downers Grove.

SEE THE WINNERS

Click to see the winners of “The Imagination Project.”

Click here to see the winners of “The Imagination Project.”

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