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

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)

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)