Thursday, March 15, 2012

Former Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich Heads To Prison

 March 14, 2012 - Chicago, Ill, U.S - Former Illinois Governor Rod R. Blagojevich speaks outside of his home during a statement before beginning his prison sentence. Blagojevich, who was sentenced to 14 years in December, is due to report to a Colorado prison on Thursday. © Andrew A. Nelles/ZUMA Press
 March 14, 2012 - Chicago, Ill, U.S - PATTI BLAGOJEVICH and her daughter ANNE BLAGOJEVICH wait as Former Illinois Governor Rod R. Blagojevich signs autographs outside of his home after a statement before beginning his prison sentence. Blagojevich, who was sentenced to 14 years in December, is due to report to a Colorado prison on Thursday. © Andrew A. Nelles/ZUMA Press
 March 14, 2012 - Chicago, Ill, U.S - Former Illinois Governor Rod R. Blagojevich signs autographs outside of his home after a statement before beginning his prison sentence. Blagojevich, who was sentenced to 14 years in December, is due to report to a Colorado prison on Thursday. © Andrew A. Nelles/ZUMA Press
 March 14, 2012 - Chicago, Ill, U.S - Former Illinois Governor Rod R. Blagojevich signs autographs outside of his home after a statement before beginning his prison sentence. Blagojevich, who was sentenced to 14 years in December, is due to report to a Colorado prison on Thursday. © Andrew A. Nelles/ZUMA Press
 March 14, 2012 - Chicago, Ill, U.S - Former Illinois Governor Rod R. Blagojevich arrives with his daughter Anne Blagojevich at their home prior to a statement before beginning his prison sentence. Blagojevich, who was sentenced to 14 years in December, is due to report to a Colorado prison on Thursday. © Andrew A. Nelles/ZUMA Press
March 14, 2012 - Chicago, Ill, U.S - Former Illinois Governor ROD BLAGOJEVICH arrives at his home prior to a statement before beginning his prison sentence. Blagojevich, who was sentenced to 14 years in December, is due to report to a Colorado prison on Thursday. © Andrew A. Nelles/ZUMA Press

Tuesday, March 13, 2012

Dream

Raymond "Skip" Dombkowski, 55, received his dream of meeting his granddaughter Kyla Stearns for the first time at a steakhouse in Norridge on Saturday. Dombkowski has lung and bone cancer and didn't want to meet his granddaughter in the nursing home where he lives. (Andrew A. Nelles, Chicago Tribune / March 13, 2012)

Saturday, March 3, 2012

Elgin Regional Victory

Elgin players Kory Brown (left) and Dennis Moore celebrate their regional championship victory over St. Charles East on Friday, March 2, 2012. | Andrew A. Nelles~For Sun-Times Media

Wednesday, February 29, 2012

Post-Season

 Bartlett's, from left, Kristin Conniff (25,) Tracy Raggio (33,) and Haley Videckis (22) celebrate after their Class 4A Supersectional victory at Elgin High School in Elgin, Ill., on Monday, February 27, 2012. | Andrew A. Nelles~For Sun-Times Media
Bartlett's Haley Videckis (22, right) battles on the floor with DeKalb's Rachel Torres (34) during the third quarter at Elgin High School in Elgin, Ill., on Monday, February 27, 2012. | Andrew A. Nelles~For Sun-Times Media
Dundee-Crown's Cordero Parson (3) hits the floor with Larkin's Kendale McCullum (10) and Quantice Hunter (1) during the second quarter at Huntley High School in Huntley, Ill., on Tuesday, February 28, 2012. | Andrew A. Nelles~For Sun-Times Media
Larkin's Quentin Ruff (20) battles with Dundee-Crown's Bruce Dantzler (25) and Will Stupar (4) during the first quarter at Huntley High School in Huntley, Ill., on Tuesday, February 28, 2012. | Andrew A. Nelles~For Sun-Times Media


Friday, February 24, 2012

 Bartlett's Lisa Palmer celebrates during the final seconds of her team's 4A sectional championship victory against Wheaton Warrenville South on Thursday in Hoffman Estates. | Andrew A. Nelles~For Sun-Times Media
Bartlett's Haley Videckis (22) and Janessa Baker (14) celebrate after beating Wheaton Warrenville South in the Hoffman Estates Class 4A Sectional title game on Thursday. | Andrew A. Nelles~For Sun-Times Media

Gallery: http://couriernews.suntimes.com/photos/galleries/index.html?story=10835446

Saturday, February 18, 2012

South Elgin Regional

South Elgin players, from left, Savanah Uveges, Anna Tracy, Lania Robinson, and Becca Smith, prepare to dump water on head coach Tim Prendergast (front left) after their regional title victory at South Elgin High School in South Elgin, Ill., on Friday, February 17, 2012.  | Andrew A. Nelles~For Sun-Times Media
South Elgin's Becca Smith (left) and Savanah Uveges celebrate after beating Streamwood in the championship game of the South Elgin Class 4A Regional on Friday. | Andrew A. Nelles~For Sun-Times Media
South Elgin's Savanah Uveges (left), Kennede Miller (center) and Becca Smith celebrate after beating Streamwood on Friday. | Andrew A. Nelles~For Sun-Times Media

Thursday, February 16, 2012

1A Sectionals

 
Seton Academy's Brittany Mitchell (3,) who scored the game winning shot, celebrates with head coach Kevin Green (left,) Melani McCoy (24, right of center) and Robin Campbell (1, right) after Seton Academy's Class 1A sectional championship victory at Willows Academy in Des Plaines, Ill., on Thursday, February 16, 2012. | Andrew A. Nelles~For Sun-Times Media
Westminster Christian players exit the court as Seton Academy's Ariana Jackson (23) celebrates with Brittany Mitchell after Mitchell made the game-winning shot securing a Class 1A sectional championship Thursday in Des Plaines. | Andrew A. Nelles~For Sun-Times Media

Film Scans: Concert Stuff

Cheetah Chrome of Rocket From The Tombs performs at the Empty Bottle in Chicago, Ill., on December 7, 2011. Tech notes: Tri-X rated at 3200iso developed in Rodinal, Leica M6TTL with a CV 35mm 1.4.
David Thomas of Rocket From The Tombs performs at the Empty Bottle in Chicago, Ill., on December 7, 2011. Tech notes: Tri-X rated at 3200iso developed in Rodinal, Leica M6TTL with a CV 35mm 1.4.
Nikki Darlin of Those Darlins performs at Schubas in Chicago, Ill., on October 6, 2011. Tech notes: Tri-X rated at 1600iso developed in Diafine, Leica M6TTL with a CV 35mm 1.4.
Nikki Darlin, left, and Jessi Darlin, right, of Those Darlins perform at Schubas in Chicago, Ill., on October 6, 2011. Tech notes: Tri-X rated at 1600iso developed in Diafine, Leica M6TTL with a CV 35mm 1.4.
King Khan, left, and Bloodshot Bill, right, of Tandoori Knights, perform at the Bottom Lounge in Chicago, Ill., on November 26, 2011. Tech notes: Tri-X rated at 1600iso developed in Diafine, Leica M6TTL with 50mm F2 .

Wednesday, February 15, 2012

Birthday

World War Two veteran Paul Sellers holds his great-granddaughter Emma Altergott, 6 months old, during his 90th birthday party in Streamwood, Ill., on Saturday, February 11, 2012. | Andrew A. Nelles~For Sun-Times Media

Monday, February 13, 2012

Recent Work

 With light pollution visible on the horizon behind him Robb Walker poses with his telescope at one of his favorite viewing spots near his home in Elgin, Ill., on Sunday, January 29, 2012. | Andrew A. Nelles~For Sun-Times Media
 Huntley's Bryce Only (15) and Troy Miller (20) celebrate after their victory at Huntley High School in Huntley, Ill., on Saturday, February 11, 2012. | Andrew A. Nelles~For Sun-Times Media
 St. Edward's Rena Ranallo (2, left of center) and Katherine Von Ahnen (40) react after their region title loss at North Boone High School in Poplar Grove, Ill., on Thursday, February 9, 2012. | Andrew A. Nelles~For Sun-Times Media
 Andrea Travis and her fiance Marlin Rinehart play a game of pool at their condo building in Chicago, Ill., on Saturday, January 28, 2012. (Andrew A. Nelles/ For The Chicago Tribune)
Cirque du Soleil performers Mireille Goyette, of Quebec, and Rafael Munhoz, of Brazil, participate in early afternoon practice at The Sears Centre in Hoffman Estates, Ill., on Wednesday, February 8, 2012. | Andrew A. Nelles~For Sun-Times Media

Sunday, January 29, 2012

Recent Work

 Kindergartner Nya Wallace works on a lesson during the second day of a longer schedule at Genevieve Melody Elementary School in Chicago, Ill., on Tuesday, January 10, 2012. Andrew A. Nelles/For The Chicago News Cooperative
 World War Two veteran Gordon Schnulle of Elgin, Ill., who served in the Marine Corps, salutes during the Pillars of Honor event at Gail Borden Public Library in Elgin, Ill., on Sunday, January 22, 2012. | Andrew A. Nelles~For Sun-Times Media
 Patrick Yasutake, 17, of Glen Ellyn, Ill., performs during the pre-show rehearsal at Hemmens Auditorium in Elgin, Ill., on Sunday, January 29, 2012. | Andrew A. Nelles~For Sun-Times Media
 South Elgin's Savanah Uveges (4) advances through a patch of sunlight during the first quarter at St. Edward High School in Elgin, Ill., on Saturday, January 7, 2012. | Andrew A. Nelles~For Sun-Times Media
 Elgin's Cortez Scott (13) and Derek Moorman (21) react after their win at The Sears Centre in Hoffman Estates, Ill., on Saturday, January 21, 2012. | Andrew A. Nelles~For Sun-Times Media
 Elgin fans rush onto the court after their victory against Larkin at Elgin High School in Elgin, Ill., on Wednesday, January 11, 2012. | Andrew A. Nelles~For Sun-Times Media
 Elgin's Devin Gilliam (20) battles with Huntley's Troy Miller (20) during the fourth quarter at The Sears Centre in Hoffman Estates, Ill., on Saturday, January 21, 2012. | Andrew A. Nelles~For Sun-Times Media
 Elgin's Kory Brown dunks during the fourth quarter at The Sears Centre in Hoffman Estates, Ill., on Saturday, January 21, 2012. | Andrew A. Nelles~For Sun-Times Media
 St. Charles North's Jason Weinzirl (15) collides with Larkin's Shaquille Mosley (25) during the first quarter at St. Charles North High School in St. Charles, Ill., on Tuesday, January 24, 2012. | Andrew A. Nelles~For Sun-Times Media
Huntley's Brandon Mabry (right) wrestles with Woodstock's Kenny Robson in the 170 pound consolation match at Huntley High School in Huntley, Ill., on Saturday, January 28, 2012. | Andrew A. Nelles~For Sun-Times Media

Wednesday, January 4, 2012

Caucus Day

 Jan. 3, 2012 - Johnston, Iowa, U.S - Republican presidential candidate RICK SANTORUM exits the stage after speaking to supporters during his Caucus night event at The Stoney Creek Inn. (Credit Image: © Andrew A. Nelles/ZUMAPRESS.com)
 Jan. 3, 2012 - Johnston, Iowa, U.S - Republican presidential candidate RICK SANTORUM speaks to supporters during his Caucus night event at The Stoney Creek Inn. (Credit Image: © Andrew A. Nelles/ZUMAPRESS.com)
 Jan. 3, 2012 - Johnston, Iowa, U.S - Republican presidential candidate RICK SANTORUM speaks to supporters during his Caucus night event at The Stoney Creek Inn. (Credit Image: © Andrew A. Nelles/ZUMAPRESS.com)
 Jan. 3, 2012 - Johnston, Iowa, U.S - Zoey McCarty, 5, of Grapevine, Texas, holds a sign during Republican presidential candidate Rick Santorum's Caucus night event at The Stoney Creek Inn. (Credit Image: © Andrew A. Nelles/ZUMAPRESS.com)
 Jan. 3, 2012 - West Des Moines, Iowa, U.S - Republican presidential candidate RON PAUL speaks during the ''Rock the Caucus'' event at Valley High School. Republican presidential candidates Michele Bachmann, Ron Paul, and Rick Santorum spoke to high school students during the program. (Credit Image: © Andrew A. Nelles/ZUMAPRESS.com)
 Jan. 3, 2012 - West Des Moines, Iowa, U.S - Republican presidential candidate MICHELE BACHMANN holds up an iPhone while speaking during the ''Rock the Caucus'' event at Valley High School. Republican presidential candidates Michele Bachmann, Ron Paul, and Rick Santorum spoke to high school students during the program. (Credit Image: © Andrew A. Nelles/ZUMAPRESS.com)
  Jan. 3, 2012 - West Des Moines, Iowa, U.S - Republican presidential candidate RON PAUL exits after the ''Rock the Caucus'' event at Valley High School. Republican presidential candidates Michele Bachmann, Ron Paul, and Rick Santorum spoke to high school students during the program. (Credit Image: © Andrew A. Nelles/ZUMAPRESS.com)
Jan. 3, 2012 - West Des Moines, Iowa, U.S - Republican presidential candidate RICK SANTORUM arrives at the ''Rock the Caucus'' event at Valley High School. Republican presidential candidates Michele Bachmann, Ron Paul, and Rick Santorum spoke to high school students during the program. (Credit Image: © Andrew A. Nelles/ZUMAPRESS.com)

Monday, January 2, 2012

Caucus

 Jan. 2, 2012 - West Des Moines, Iowa, U.S. - Republican presidential candidate Michele Bachmann tours businesses in West Des Moines on Monday. (Credit Image: © Andrew A. Nelles/ZUMAPRESS.com)
 Jan. 1, 2012 - Council Bluffs, Iowa, U.S. - Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney speaks at Bayliss Park Hall in Council Bluffs, Iowa on Sunday, January 1, 2012. Romney visited Council Bluffs, Iowa on Sunday concluding his public appearances for the day .(Credit Image: © Andrew A. Nelles/ZUMAPRESS.com)
  Jan. 2, 2012 - Perry, Iowa, U.S - Republican presidential candidate Rick Perry speaks during a campaign rally at Hotel Pattee (Credit Image: © Andrew A. Nelles/ZUMAPRESS.com)
 January 2, 2012. - Des Moines, Iowa, U.S. - Republican presidential candidate Ron Paul speaks during his ''Whistle-Stop'' tour at the Downtown Des Moines Marriott Hotel. (Credit Image: © Andrew A. Nelles/ZUMA Press)
 Jan. 1, 2012 - Atlantic, Iowa, U.S. - Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney exits after speaking at the Family Table Restaurant in Atlantic, Iowa on Sunday, January 1, 2012. Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney spoke to a large crowd of supporters and journalists during a campaign stop at the Family Table Restaurant in Atlantic on Sunday.(Credit Image: © Andrew A. Nelles/ZUMAPRESS.com)
Jan. 1, 2012 - Atlantic, Iowa, U.S. - Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney speaks at the Family Table Restaurant in Atlantic, Iowa on Sunday. Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney spoke to a large crowd of supporters and journalists during a campaign stop at the Family Table Restaurant in Atlantic on Sunday.(Credit Image: © Andrew A. Nelles/ZUMAPRESS.com)