Matthew Apgar - mapgar@shawmedia.com Robert Idrizi of Crystal Lake performs as a herald on Monday, Jan. 18, 2016 at Medieval Times in Schaumburg. Idrizi auditioned as an entry-level squire thirteen years ago and has since "discovered a dream [he] never knew [he] had," in becoming a horse-riding, jousting knight engaging in gladiatorial combat approximately 15 times per week in an arena packed full of screaming fans.
Matthew Apgar - mapgar@shawmedia.com An audience member's crown is silhouetted on Monday, Jan. 18, 2016 at Medieval Times in Schaumburg.
Matthew Apgar - mapgar@shawmedia.com Robert Idrizi of Crystal Lake, center, instructs during practice on Monday, Jan. 18, 2016 at Medieval Times in Schaumburg. Idrizi auditioned as an entry-level squire thirteen years ago and has since "discovered a dream [he] never knew [he] had," in becoming a horse-riding, jousting knight engaging in gladiatorial combat approximately 15 times per week in an arena packed full of screaming fans.
