Recent HS Basketball

 Larkin's Brent Cooks (#14) and Adarion Mahone (#33) defend against Dundee-Crown's Jamel Kimbrough (#4) during the first quarter at Elgin High School in Elgin, Ill., on Wednesday, December 22, 2010. (Andrew A. Nelles~For Sun-Times Media)

Neuqua Valley's Tyler Sutton (#4) shoots over Fremd defenders during the first quarter at Elgin High School in Elgin, Ill., on Tuesday, December 21, 2010. (Andrew A. Nelles~For Sun-Times Media)

Christmas Eve

 Wyndham Lisle-Chicago Hotel hotel manager Tammy Madajewski, left, unloads donated food at the Reverend Paul Hall Community Center in Chicago, Ill., on Friday, December 24, 2010. | Andrew A. Nelles~For Sun-Times Media

 Hundreds line up to receive donated food and toys at the Reverend Paul Hall Community Center. | Andrew A. Nelles~For Sun-Times Media

 Michael McCormick of Chicago, Ill., smokes while waiting in line to receive donated food at the Reverend Paul Hall Community Center in Chicago, Ill., on Friday, December 24, 2010. McCormick, a retired Taxi driver, was one of the first in line. He stated that he had been waiting outside of the Community Center since 4:45am to claim a good spot. | Andrew A. Nelles~For Sun-Times Media

Wyndham Lisle-Chicago Hotel general manager Tim Foley unloads donated food outside of Reverend Paul Hall’s Community Center. | Andrew A. Nelles~For Sun-Times Media

Story: http://napervillesun.suntimes.com/photos/galleries/2956147-423/christmas-jones-center-community-chicago.html

Snow

Rozalle Eddings builds a snowman with his nephew Sean Eddings, 6, at Gompers Park in the Albany Park neighborhood of Chicago, Ill., on Saturday, December 11, 2010. (Andrew A. Nelles/ For The Chicago Tribune)

Today's RedEye

 A recent portrait shoot.

From The Archives: Afghanistan Sunrise

May 24, 2010 - A U.S. Army soldier from 2nd Platoon, Bravo Battery, 2nd Battalion, 321st Field Artillery, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, watches the sun rise while on patrol near Bala Murghab, Badghis Province, Afghanistan.

Shooting

 Chicago police investigate Sunday's shooting near Truman College, at Wilson Avenue near Broadway, on the North Side. (Andrew A. Nelles, Photo for the Chicago Tribune / November 28, 2010)

A bullet hole is visible in the window of a store at 1056 W. Wilson Ave. after Sunday's shooting near Truman College. (Andrew A. Nelles, Photo for the Chicago Tribune / November 28, 2010)

Story: http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/ct-met-truman-college-shooting-20101128,0,6886013.story

Football Semifinals

 Prairie Ridge's Stephen Covalt (9) hands off the ball while being tailed by Boylan's Grant Flodin (37). (Andrew A. Nelles, Chicago Tribune / November 20, 2010)

 Prairie Ridge's Connor Greenwald (#22) fumbles the ball, giving up control to Boylan, while being hit by Boylan's Terris Sallis (#47) and Conor Slipkevych (#91, lower rear) during the fourth quarter. (Andrew A. Nelles, Chicago Tribune / November 20, 2010)

 Boylan's DJ Zimmerman (14) hits Prairie Ridge's Connor Greenwald (22). (Andrew A. Nelles, Chicago Tribune / November 20, 2010)

  Boylan's Tyreis Thomas (20) is taken down by Prairie Ridge's Brad Simms (56). (Andrew A. Nelles, Chicago Tribune / November 20, 2010)

Boylan's Ryan Singletary (7) celebrates during the final seconds of the fourth quarter. (Andrew A. Nelles, Chicago Tribune / November 20, 2010)

Gallery: http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/highschool/ct-spt-1120-prep-foot-prairie-ridge-boylan-photos,0,4939477.photogallery

Basketball Preview Portrait

Elgin High School junior Kory Brown returns to the varsity starting lineup for the Maroons this season. | Andrew A. Nelles~For Sun-Times Media

Clip Contest

Recent NPPA clip contest:

http://www.nppa.org/competitions/monthly_news_clip_contest/view_winners.php?c=21&d=Oct&r=5&t=SAF&p=3rd

Glenbrook South Swimming Sectional

 

Glenbrook South's Olivia Smoliga, center, hugs Loyola Academy's Evan Swenson after the 50 Yard Freestyle during the girls swimming sectional at Glenbrook South. (Andrew A. Nelles, Chicago Tribune / November 13, 2010)

Evanston's Sarah Thompson swims in the 500 yard freestyle during the girls swimming sectional at Glenbrook South. (Andrew A. Nelles, Chicago Tribune / November 13, 2010)

Gallery: http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/highschool/ct-spt-1114-prep-swim-gbs-sectional-photos,0,4739614.photogallery

New Building

People get a look at the new Multipurpose Classroom Building on Wednesday, Nov. 10, at Elgin Community College. The facility includes 71,000 square feet of new and renovated space. | Andrew A. Nelles~For Sun-Times Media

Volleyball Sectionals

 York's Grace Dyra (14, top) and Mary French (4, bottom) celebrate after their victory in a sectional volleyball match over St. Charles East. (Andrew A. Nelles, Chicago Tribune / November 4, 2010)

 York's Glynis Albue (13), Mary French (4) and Kelly O'Ryan (16) react during during the final moments of a sectional volleyball match against St. Charles East. (Andrew A. Nelles, Chicago Tribune / November 4, 2010)

 York's Katie Gallagher (10) dives for the ball during the second game of a high school volleyball match against St. Charles East. (Andrew A. Nelles, Chicago Tribune / November 4, 2010)

St. Charles East's Olivia Desormey (2) attempts to block a hit by York's Caroline Rose (2) during a high school girls sectional volleyball match. (Andrew A. Nelles, Chicago Tribune / November 4, 2010)

Gallery: http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/highschool/ct-spt-1105-prep-volley-bartlett-photos,0,7723286.photogallery

Election Day

 Gov. Pat Quinn walks with his sons Patrick Quinn Jr., center, and David Quinn, right, to vote at Galewood Community Church Tuesday, November 2, 2010. Andrew A. Nelles/Chicago News Cooperative

 Gov. Pat Quinn votes at Galewood Community Church Tuesday, November 2, 2010. Andrew A. Nelles/Chicago News Cooperative

 Mark Kirk supporters Batya Retsky, left, and Sidney Retsky, right, of Highland Park, watch as early results come in at Kirk's election night headquarters at the Westin Chicago North Shore in Wheeling Tuesday, November 2, 2010. Andrew A. Nelles/Chicago News Cooperative

 Mark Kirk supporters cheer as early results come in at Kirk's election night headquarters at the Westin Chicago North Shore in Wheeling Tuesday, November 2, 2010. Andrew A. Nelles/Chicago News Cooperative

 Mark Kirk's supporters cheer while waiting for Kirk to take the stage to announce his victory at the Westin Chicago North Shore in Wheeling, Ill., on Tuesday, November 2, 2010. Andrew A. Nelles/Chicago News Cooperative

 Republican candidate Mark Kirk speaks to supporters after announcing his victory in the U.S. Senate race at Kirk's election night headquarters at the Westin Chicago North Shore in Wheeling, Ill., on Tuesday, November 2, 2010. Andrew A. Nelles/Chicago News Cooperative

Republican candidate Mark Kirk speaks to supporters after announcing his victory in the U.S. Senate race at Kirk's election night headquarters at the Westin Chicago North Shore in Wheeling, Ill., on Tuesday, November 2, 2010. Andrew A. Nelles/Chicago News Cooperative

RedEye Cover

Bears Lose Another

 After being sacked Bears quarterback Jay Cutler (#6) is helped up by J'Marcus Webb (#73) and Frank Omiyale (#68) during the first quarter at Soldier Field. Andrew A. Nelles/Chicago News Cooperative

 Redskins cornerback DeAngelo Hall (#23) intercepts a pass intended for Bears wide receiver Johnny Knox (#13) during the fourth quarter at Soldier Field. Andrew A. Nelles/Chicago News Cooperative

 Redskins quarterback Donovan McNabb fumbles the ball while taking a hit from Bears linebacker Brian Iwuh (#52) during the third quarter at Soldier Field. Andrew A. Nelles/Chicago News Cooperative

 Bears wide receiver Earl Bennett (#80) is taken down by Redskins safety LaRon Landry (#30) for a 6 yard gain during the second quarter at Soldier Field. Andrew A. Nelles/Chicago News Cooperative

Bears wide receiver Rashied Davis after a rough game during the fourth quarter at Soldier. Andrew A. Nelles/Chicago News Cooperative

Gallery: http://www.chicagonewscoop.org/bears-drop-second-in-a-row-at-soldier-field/

Suburban Christian Conference Gold Division Championship

 St. Edward's Bobby Waclawik (#29) reacts moments after their victory against Wheaton Academy, winning the Suburban Christian Conference Gold Division championship, at West Chicago High School in West Chicago, Ill., on Saturday, October 23, 2010. | Andrew A. Nelles~For Sun-Times Media

 St. Edward's Kevin Danikowski (#57, bottom) takes down Wheaton Academy's Kai Libby (#22) during the second quarter. | Andrew A. Nelles~For Sun-Times Media

 St. Edward's DeVontae Elam (#34) shakes off Wheaton Academy's Luke Thorson (#8) during the first quarter. | Andrew A. Nelles~For Sun-Times Media

St. Edward quarterback Ben Lehman (#9) prepares to pass as he takes a hit from Wheaton Academy's Luke Thorson (#8) during the second quarter. | Andrew A. Nelles~For Sun-Times Media

Westminster Soccer

Westminster players celebrate after their victory at Westminster Christian in Elgin, Ill., on Tuesday, October 19, 2010. | Andrew A. Nelles~For Sun-Times Media

Corn Harvest

Harry W. Alten Jr. harvests his crop of corn at his farm in Harvard, Ill., on Saturday, October 16, 2010. (Andrew A. Nelles/ For The Chicago Tribune)

A combine driven by Harry W. Alten Jr. harvests his crop of corn at his farm in Harvard, Ill., on Saturday, October 16, 2010. (Andrew A. Nelles/ For The Chicago Tribune)

Cutler

Bear's quarterback Jay Cutler on the sidelines during the first quarter at Soldier Field in Chicago, Ill., on Sunday, October 17, 2010. Andrew A. Nelles/Chicago News Cooperative

Seahawks defeats Bears

Bear's quarterback Jay Cutler reacts to a long day on the sidelines during the third quarter at Soldier Field. Andrew A. Nelles/Chicago News Cooperative

Bear's quarterback Jay Cutler is sacked by the Seahawk's linebacker Aaron Curry for a loss of 5 yards during the second quarter at Soldier Field. Andrew A. Nelles/Chicago News Cooperative

Bear's wide receiver Devin Hester advances for an 89-yard touchdown during the fourth quarter at Soldier Field. Andrew A. Nelles/Chicago News Cooperative

Bear's running back Matt Forte collides with the Seahawk's Jordan Babineaux for a loss of 1 yard during the third quarter. Andrew A. Nelles/Chicago News Cooperative

Bear's running back Matt Forte dives in for a touchdown during the first quarter at Soldier Field. Andrew A. Nelles/Chicago News Cooperative

More: http://www.chicagonewscoop.org/seahawks-topple-bears-at-soldier-field/