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