Andrew A. Nelles - Chicago Freelance Photojournalist

South Elgin Regional

2012-02-18T00:00:00.000-08:00

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

1A Sectionals

2012-02-16T22:55:00.000-08:00

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

2012-02-16T21:47:00.000-08:00

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 .

Birthday

2012-02-15T12:05:00.001-08:00

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

Recent Work

2012-02-13T22:37:00.000-08:00

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

Recent Work

2012-01-29T20:23:00.000-08:00

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

2012-01-04T21:35:00.000-08:00

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 - 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

2012-01-02T20:58:00.000-08:00

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)

Even More Basketball

2011-12-30T21:37:00.001-08:00

St. Edward's Rena Ranallo (2,) Alexandria Lee (50,) and Kelly Tripicchio (14,) celebrate after their victory at the Lisle girls basketball tournament title game at Lisle High School in Lisle, Ill., on Friday, December 30, 2011. | Andrew A. Nelles~For Sun-Times Media

Bartlett's Ashley Johnson (23) is guarded by Fremd's Sarah Macius (24) during the first quarter at Dundee Crown High School in Carpentersville, Ill., on Wednesday, December 28, 2011. | Andrew A. Nelles~For Sun-Times Media

Tons of Prep Basketball

2011-12-25T21:25:00.000-08:00

Elgin's Arie Williams (center) holds the team's trophy after their victory at Elgin High School in Elgin, Ill., on Thursday, December 22, 2011. | Andrew A. Nelles~For Sun-Times Media

Elgin's Arie Williams reacts after their victory at Elgin High School in Elgin, Ill., on Thursday, December 22, 2011. | Andrew A. Nelles~For Sun-Times Media

Elgin's Kory Brown reacts after their victory at Elgin High School in Elgin, Ill., on Thursday, December 22, 2011. | Andrew A. Nelles~For Sun-Times Media

Elgin's Cortez Scott (13) fouls with La Lumiere's Aaron Emmanuel (5) during the fourth quarter at Elgin High School in Elgin, Ill., on Thursday, December 22, 2011. Andrew A. Nelles~For Sun-Times Media

Elgin's Kory Brown (22) passes past Neuqua Valley's Nathan Boudreau (55) during the first quarter at Elgin High School in Elgin, Ill., on Wednesday, December 21, 2011. | Andrew A. Nelles~For Sun-Times Media

Bartlett's Mitch Reid (32) fights for the ball with Zion-Benton's Mario Burt (23) during the first quarter at Harry D. Jacobs High School in Algonquin, Ill., on Saturday, December 17, 2011. | Andrew A. Nelles~For Sun-Times Media

Larkin's Quantice Hunter (1) shoots through Rockford East's C'Vontez Johnson (4, lower left) and Diante Hunter (25) during the second quarter at Elgin High School in Elgin, Ill., on Thursday, December 22, 2011. Andrew A. Nelles~For Sun-Times Media

Neuqua Valley's Peter Catchings (44) looks for an opening past Harlan's Blaine Goodall (1) during the first quarter at Elgin High School in Elgin, Ill., on Tuesday, December 20, 2011. | Andrew A. Nelles~For Sun-Times Media

Elgin's Gerardo Mojica (40) battles with Glenbard North's Ryan Krueger (20) during the second quarter at Elgin High School in Elgin, Ill., on Tuesday, December 20, 2011. | Andrew A. Nelles~For Sun-Times Media

Larkin's Ian Fluhler (12) is guarded by Romeoville's Nate Washington (11) during the second quarter at Elgin High School in Elgin, Ill., on Wednesday, December 21, 2011. | Andrew A. Nelles~For Sun-Times Media

Blackhawks vs. Flames

2011-12-18T22:46:00.000-08:00

Calgary's Jay Bouwmeester (4) pushes past Blackhawk's Jonathan Toews (19) during the second period at the United Center in Chicago, Ill., on Sunday, December 18, 2011. (Andrew A. Nelles For The Chicago News Cooperative)

Blackhawk's Jonathan Toews (19) and Calgary's Alex Tanguay (40) battle over the puck during the second period at the United Center in Chicago, Ill., on Sunday, December 18, 2011. (Andrew A. Nelles For The Chicago News Cooperative)

Calgary's Brendan Morrison (8) heads past the Blackhawk's Patrick Sharp (10) during the third period at the United Center in Chicago, Ill., on Sunday, December 18, 2011.(Andrew A. Nelles For The Chicago News Cooperative)

The Blackhaw's Bryan Bickell and Calgary's Cory Sarich fight during the third period at the United Center in Chicago, Ill., on Sunday, December 18, 2011. (Andrew A. Nelles For The Chicago News Cooperative)

Recent Work

2011-12-18T01:47:00.000-08:00

Illinois state trooper Deann Falat hands out candy canes to first graders at Meadowdale Elementary School in Carpentersville, Ill., on Tuesday, December 13, 2011. | Andrew A. Nelles~For Sun-Times Media

Streamwood's Deja Moore (23) and St. Charles North's Lauren Durocher (24) battle for a ball during the second quarter at Streamwood High School in Streamwood, Ill., on Friday, December 9, 2011. | Andrew A. Nelles~For Sun-Times Media

St. Charles North's Megan Booe (11) and St. Charles East's Laney Deckrow (24) fight for the ball during the first quarter at St. Charles North High School in St. Charles, Ill., on Wednesday, December 14, 2011. | Andrew A. Nelles~For Sun-Times Media

Elgin's Arie Williams (10) works up the court during the first quarter at Elgin High School in Elgin, Ill., on Tuesday, December 13, 2011. | Andrew A. Nelles~For Sun-Times Media

Elgin's Devin Gilliam (20) and Central's Ryan Ritchie (23) loose control of the ball during the first quarter at Elgin High School in Elgin, Ill., on Tuesday, December 13, 2011. | Andrew A. Nelles~For Sun-Times Media

Florence and the Machine

2011-12-06T20:15:00.001-08:00

Florence and the Machine perform at the Chicago Theatre in Chicago, Ill., on Sunday, December 4, 2011.(Andrew A. Nelles/ For The Chicago Tribune)

Hospital Rally

2011-12-02T16:50:00.001-08:00

Lesli Melendy, and her daughter Karly Melendy, 9, of Huntley, Ill., hold a sign during a rally in support of building Centegra Hospital in Huntley, Ill., on Friday, December 2, 2011. | Andrew A. Nelles~For Sun-Times Media

Business Portrait

2011-12-02T09:00:00.000-08:00

Pablo Azar, director of the Allstate Innovation Lab, at the Allstate facility in Northbrook, Ill., on Thursday, November 17, 2011. (Andrew A. Nelles/ For The Chicago Tribune)

Story: http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/ct-biz-1204-allstate-innovation-20111204,0,5848846.story

Thanksgiving Dinner

2011-12-01T00:37:00.001-08:00

Briauna Dandridge, 10, of Carpentersville, Ill., holds Samara Williams, 1, while eating during the annual Thanksgiving community dinner at Hemmens Auditorium in Elgin, Ill., on Thursday, November 24, 2011. | Andrew A. Nelles~For Sun-Times Media

Basketball Preview

2011-11-17T19:43:00.001-08:00

Elgin senior Kory Brown is back to lead the Maroons after earning Courier-News and Upstate Eight River Player of the Year honors as a junior. | Andrew A. Nelles~For Sun-Times Media

More Playoffs

2011-11-12T20:47:00.001-08:00

Prairie Ridge's Andrew Lanza (54) celebrates after their 6A playoff game victory at Prairie Ridge HIgh School in Crystal Lake, Ill., on Saturday, November 12, 2011. (Andrew A. Nelles/ For The Chicago Tribune)

Prairie Ridge's Sean Valentine (4) misses a catch in front of Nazareth's Phillip Gaspari (22) during the second quarter.( Andrew A. Nelles, Chicago Tribune / November 12, 2011 )

Prairie Ridge's Connor Greenwald (22) rushes up the middle during the second quarter.( Andrew A. Nelles, Chicago Tribune / November 12, 2011 )

Gallery: http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/highschool/ct-spt-1113-prep-foot-pr-naz-photo,0,4795997.photogallery

Veterans Day

2011-11-11T21:56:00.001-08:00

Elgin American Legion Post 57 member Rich Moen, of Elgin, Ill., participates during the Veterans Day ceremony at Veterans Memorial Park in Elgin, Ill., on Friday, November 11, 2011. | Andrew A. Nelles~For Sun-Times Media |

World War Two veteran Gordon Schnulle of Elgin, Ill., speaks to students during the Veterans Day ceremony at Hampshire Middle School in Hampshire, Ill., on Friday, November 11, 2011. | Andrew A. Nelles~For Sun-Times Media |

Clown

2011-11-10T21:58:00.000-08:00

Kyle Barker puts on his clown makeup before the Ringling
Brothers Circus at the Allstate Arena in Rosemont, Ill. on Friday.
Baker, who is from the Elgin area, has been with the circus since
November 2009. | Andrew A. Nelles~For Sun-Times Media

6A Playoff

2011-11-05T19:13:00.000-07:00

Lakes' players including Ty Summers (right holding jug) dump a water jug on Direll Clark (25, center, left of jug, wearing helmet) after their 6A football playoff victory at Grant High School in Fox Lake, Ill., on Friday, November 4, 2011. (Andrew A. Nelles/ For The Chicago Tribune)

Lakes' players including Trevor Braverman (34, center) climb into the stands after their 6A football playoff victory at Grant High School in Fox Lake, Ill., on Friday, November 4, 2011. (Andrew A. Nelles/ For The Chicago Tribune)

8A Playoffs

2011-10-29T22:36:00.000-07:00

Lyons' players including Nicholas Demes (74) celebrate after their Class 8A playoff victory at Streamwood High School in Streamwood, Ill., on Saturday, October 29, 2011. (Andrew A. Nelles/ For The Chicago Tribune)

Lyons' Michael Thomas (20, right) is hugged by Jemari Burks (10, left) after their Class 8A playoff victory. ( Andrew A. Nelles, Chicago Tribune / October 29, 2011 )

Bartlett's Aaron Everson (27) runs in the team's second touchdown during the first quarter. ( Andrew A. Nelles, Chicago Tribune / October 29, 2011 )

Bartlett's Aaron Everson (27) slips past Lyons' Billy Cramsie (24) during the first quarter. ( Andrew A. Nelles, Chicago Tribune / October 29, 2011 )

Foreclosures Leave Pockets of Neglect and Decay

2011-10-28T19:33:00.000-07:00

Thomas Burton, 77, toured a foreclosed and vacant house, a mirror image of his own longtime home, on West Wilcox Street. Andrew A. Nelles for The Chicago News Cooperative

Thomas Burton, 77, outside of a foreclosed and vacant house, a mirror image of his own longtime home, on West Wilcox Street. Andrew A. Nelles for The Chicago News Cooperative

Story: http://www.nytimes.com/2011/10/28/us/foreclosures-lead-to-crime-and-decay-in-abandoned-buildings.html

2011-10-26T20:50:00.000-07:00

U.S. Army Spc. Wayne Simmons, who returned home from being stationed in South Korea, hugs his daughter Pheonyx, 7, after surprising her in class Wednesday at Algonquin Lakes Elementary in Algonquin. | Andrew A. Nelles~For Sun-Times Media

Story: http://couriernews.suntimes.com/photos/galleries/8433749-417/soldier-stationed-overseas-gives-daughter-a-surprise-visit-at-algonquin-school.html

Theo Epstein

2011-10-25T19:38:00.000-07:00

Theo Epstein, President of Baseball Operations, during a press conference at Wrigley Field in Chicago, Ill., on Tuesday, October 25, 2011. Andrew A. Nelles for the Chicago News Cooperative

Theo Epstein, President of Baseball Operations, speaks with Tom Ricketts, chairman of the Chicago Cubs, during a press conference at Wrigley Field in Chicago, Ill., on Tuesday, October 25, 2011. Andrew A. Nelles for the Chicago News Cooperative

Theo Epstein, President of Baseball Operations, greets fans including Ronnie "Woo Woo" Wickers, right, at Wrigley Field in Chicago, Ill., on Tuesday, October 25, 2011. Andrew A. Nelles for the Chicago News Cooperative

More Photos Here: http://www.chicagonewscoop.org/mcgrath-epstein-unfazed-in-debut-as-cubs-president/

New Forest Preserve

2011-10-22T20:34:00.000-07:00

Valerie Blaine, nature programs manager for the Kane County Forest Preserve District, tells visitors about prairie plant life during Saturday's grand opening of Muirhead Springs Forest Preserve in Plato Township. | Andrew A. Nelles~For Sun-Times Media

Larkin's Erik Rodriguez (10) battles with Bartlett's Fabio Aiello (7) during the first half at St. Charles East High School in St. Charles, Ill., on Saturday, October 22, 2011. | Andrew A. Nelles~For Sun-Times Media |

The Shady World of Immigrant Notarios

2011-10-22T17:55:00.000-07:00

Mario De La Rosa at his home in Waukegan, Ill., on Tuesday, October 11, 2011. Mario de la Rosa was a victim of Margaret Carrasco, who is accused of posing as an immigration lawyer. Andrew A. Nelles for Chicago News Cooperative

CNC: http://www.chicagonewscoop.org/fraud-charges-expose-shady-world-of-legal-representation-for-immigrants/

NYT: http://www.nytimes.com/2011/10/23/us/fake-lawyers-and-notaries-prey-on-immigrants.html?_r=1&ref=chicagonewscooperative

Flight 191 Memorial

2011-10-15T21:34:00.000-07:00

Andrew Lux, of Lake Geneva, Wis., makes an imprint of the name of his grandfather, Captain Walter H. Lux, who was the pilot of Flight 191, at the Flight 191 Memorial at Lake Park in Des Plaines, Ill., on Saturday, October 15, 2011. Flight 191 crashed near O'Hare Airport on May 25, 1979, killing 273, after one of the airplane's engines separated from the wing. The memorial at Lake Park in Des Plaines, Ill. was unveiled for family of the victims Saturday.(Andrew A. Nelles/ For The Chicago Tribune)

Flowers left during the unveiling of the Flight 191 Memorial at Lake Park in Des Plaines on Saturday. (Andrew A. Nelles, For the Chicago Tribune / October 15, 2011)

Link: http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/breaking/chi-memorial-to-273-plane-crash-victims-to-be-unveiled-20111015,0,3002141.story

Violence Protest

2011-10-15T19:00:00.000-07:00

Eric Galarza Sr. (center) and Denisse Galarza (left of center), the parents of murder victim Eric Galarza Jr., outside their home in Elgin on Saturday. | Andrew A. Nelles~For Sun-Times Media |

Story: http://couriernews.suntimes.com/news/8215095-418/elgin-march-against-gang-violence-draws-200.html

Rally

2011-10-13T20:52:00.001-07:00

Students including Dundee-Crown High School junior Taylor Feld, 16, hold signs and chant during a rally protesting the extension of tax breaks for the Sears EDA in Hoffman Estates, at Harry D. Jacobs High School in Algonquin, Ill., on Thursday, October 13, 2011. | Andrew A. Nelles~For Sun-Times Media

2011-10-10T20:38:00.000-07:00

Sal "Red Hawk" Camacho of Elgin, Ill., cooks as part of an
educational display during the Native American Cultural Day and Bison
Blessing at Lords Park in Elgin, Ill., on Saturday, October 1, 2011. |
Andrew A. Nelles~For Sun-Times Media

Bartlett's Ryan Wolfe hits out of a sand trap on the 13th hole during the Bartlett Class 3A Boys Golf Sectional at Bartlett Hills Golf Course in Bartlett, Ill., on Monday, October 10, 2011. | Andrew A. Nelles~For Sun-Times Media

Chicago Horse Polo

2011-10-02T00:15:00.000-07:00

Polo player Tracy Regas poses with her horse Hornero at Silver Spur Equestrian Center in Maple Park, Ill., on Wednesday, September 14, 2011. Regas will participate in the Chicago Beach World Cup at North Avenue Beach. (Andrew A. Nelles / For RedEye)

Polo player Tracy Regas poses with Godiva at Silver Spur Equestrian Center in Maple Park, Ill., on Wednesday, September 14, 2011. Regas will participate in the Chicago Beach World Cup at North Avenue Beach. (Andrew A. Nelles / For RedEye)

High School Golf

2011-10-01T20:32:00.000-07:00

St. Charles North's John Carroll prepares to putt on the 8th hole during the Upstate Eight boys golf tournament at St. Andrews Golf Club in West Chicago, Ill., on Thursday, September 29, 2011. | Andrew A. Nelles~For Sun-Times Media

Jazz Fest

2011-09-25T23:44:00.000-07:00

Don Byron of the Don Byron New Gospel Quintet performs during the 5th annual Hyde Park Jazz Festival at the University of Chicago's Mandel Hall in Chicago, Ill., on Saturday, September 24, 2011. (Andrew A. Nelles/ For The Chicago Tribune)

Town Jug

2011-09-25T23:41:00.000-07:00

Larkin's Luka Bogicevic (14) holds the TownJug after the Royals' victory over rival Elgin on Saturday at Memorial Field. | Andrew A. Nelles~For Sun-Times Media

Elgin's Travon Hal (55) reacts after Larkin takes the lead during the fourth quarter Saturday at Memorial Field. | Andrew A. Nelles~For Sun-Times Media

Link: http://couriernews.suntimes.com/photos/galleries/7817495-417/larkin-edges-rival-elgin-in-50th-varsity-town-jug-game.html

Even More Football

2011-09-17T20:07:00.000-07:00

South Elgin players take to the field of the brand new South Elgin High School Stadium in South Elgin, Ill., on Saturday, September 17, 2011. | Andrew A. Nelles~For Sun-Times Media

South Elgin's Tommy Asa (15) shakes off Metea Valley's Breon Hoosier (20) during the first quarter at South Elgin High School in South Elgin, Ill., on Saturday, September 17, 2011. | Andrew A. Nelles~For Sun-Times Media

South Elgin senior Eric Dela Merced cheers during the third quarter of Saturday's football game against Metea Valley. The contest marked the first-ever home game for the Storm on it new on-campus field. | Andrew A. Nelles~For Sun-Times Media

Larkin's Kyle Newquist (12) carries the ball during the second quarter at St. Charles East High School in St. Charles, Ill., on Friday, September 16, 2011. | Andrew A. Nelles~For Sun-Times Media

Bears vs. Falcons

2011-09-11T17:21:00.000-07:00

Bear's Devin Hester (#23) rushes up for a gain of 53 yards during the third quarter at Soldier Field in Chicago, Ill., on Sunday, September 11, 2011. Andrew A. Nelles/Chicago News Cooperative
Bear's Matt Forte (#22) evades Falcon's Brent Grimes (#20) for a 23-yard gain during the first quarter at Soldier Field in Chicago, Ill., on Sunday, September 11, 2011. Andrew A. Nelles/Chicago News Cooperative

Bear's Amobi Okoye sacks Falcon's quarterback Matt Ryan during the third quarter at Soldier Field in Chicago, Ill., on Sunday, September 11, 2011. Andrew A. Nelles/Chicago News Cooperative

Bear's Roy Williams (#11) celebrates after receiving a pass for a 15 yard gain during the second quarter at Soldier Field in Chicago, Ill., on Sunday, September 11, 2011. Andrew A. Nelles/Chicago News Cooperative

Bear's quarterback Jay Cutler pauses during a third quarter timeout at Soldier Field in Chicago, Ill., on Sunday, September 11, 2011. Andrew A. Nelles/Chicago News Cooperative

Bear's Brian Urlacher (#54) scores a touchdown off of a recovered fumble during the third quarter at Soldier Field in Chicago, Ill., on Sunday, September 11, 2011. Andrew A. Nelles/Chicago News Cooperative

Bear's Devin Hester (#23) runs out of bounds as the Falcon's Chris Owens (#21) dives in during the third quarter at Soldier Field in Chicago, Ill., on Sunday, September 11, 2011. Andrew A. Nelles/Chicago News Cooperative

Bear's quarterback Jay Cutler reacts after throwing an intercepted pass during the fourth quarter at Soldier Field in Chicago, Ill., on Sunday, September 11, 2011. Andrew A. Nelles/Chicago News Cooperative

HS Football

2011-09-10T21:09:00.001-07:00

Streamwood's Alex Crocker (21) slips past Elgin's Elrich Keophilalay (32) during the second quarter at Elgin High School in Elgin, Ill., on Saturday, September 10, 2011. | Andrew A. Nelles~For Sun-Times Media

Nice Light For Golf

2011-09-06T22:45:00.001-07:00

Elgin's Derek Strohmaier tees off on the 11th hole Tuesday at the Elgin Country Club. | Andrew A. Nelles~For Sun-Times Media |

Flags

2011-09-04T19:31:00.001-07:00

Volunteers including Kevin Spagnola, of Algonquin, Ill., assemble flags outside of Otto Engineering in Carpentersville, Ill., on Sunday, September 4, 2011. The flags will be part of the 10th anniversary Healing Field in Carpentersville. | Andrew A. Nelles~For Sun-Times Media

Football - Week 2

2011-09-03T10:20:00.000-07:00

Elgin quarterback Devin Simon prepares for a hand-off during the third quarter at Streamwood High School in Streamwood, Ill., on Friday, September 2, 2011. | Andrew A. Nelles~For Sun-Times Media

Bartlett's Lorenzo Mitchell (#25) celebrates his touchdown in front of Elgin's Devin Gilliam (#4) during the first quarter at Streamwood High School in Streamwood, Ill., on Friday, September 2, 2011. | Andrew A. Nelles~For Sun-Times Media

Vaccinations

2011-08-30T11:26:00.001-07:00

Volunteers Linda Candler, left, and Heather Hoekstra, right, comfort Cutie as she receives a vaccine during the vaccine/microchip clinic held by the Humane Society of the United States and the Indiana Attorney General’s office at The Kibble Kitchen Pet Pantry in Portage, Ind., on Thursday, August 25, 2011. (Andrew A. Nelles - For The Humane Society of the United States)

Football Begins

2011-08-26T22:06:00.000-07:00

Genoa-Kingston's Adam Price (9) is taken down by St. Edward's Matt Brockner (3) and Evan Finnane (75) during the second quarter at St. Edward High on Friday. | Andrew A. Nelles~For Sun-Times Media

Football Preview Portraits

2011-08-18T15:19:00.001-07:00

South Elgin senior Zach Gross will take over starting quarterback duties for the Storm this season. | Andrew A. Nelles~For Sun-Times Media

Larkin varsity quarterback Kyle Newquist at Larkin High School in Elgin, Ill., on Wednesday, August 17, 2011. | Andrew A. Nelles~For Sun-Times Media

Hampshire senior Chase Lundry is back to help lead the Whip-Purs through their first season in the Fox Valley Conference. | Andrew A. Nelles~For Sun-Times Media

2011-08-18T12:27:00.000-07:00

Gov. Pat Quinn hands a pen used to sign the bill to Elgin police officer Chris Jensen ( left) at the Elgin Law Enforcement Facility in Elgin on Thursday. Officer Jensen helped create the new law that states that those convicted of delivering or manufacturing drugs can be fined for the costs associated with the arrest. | Andrew A. Nelles~For Sun-Times Media

New Team

2011-08-16T15:48:00.001-07:00

Head coach John Davis instructs players from Westminster Christian during football practice. The Warriors are starting a program from scratch. | Andrew A. Nelles~For Sun-Times Media

Body Builder

2011-08-15T23:30:00.001-07:00

Female bodybuilder Nilsa Anderson at Xsport Fitness in St. Charles, Ill., on Friday, August 12, 2011. | Andrew A. Nelles~For Sun-Times Media

Cowboy Mounted Shooting Association

2011-08-09T00:16:00.000-07:00

Nick Coduto, of Wayne, Ill., competes during a Cowboy Mounted Shooting Association event at Ambers Sun Acres in Malta, Ill., on Sunday, July 31, 2011. | Andrew A. Nelles~For Sun-Times Media

A horse is tended to in a stable during a Cowboy Mounted Shooting Association event at Ambers Sun Acres in Malta, Ill., on Sunday, July 31, 2011. | Andrew A. Nelles~For Sun-Times Media

Jim Best, of Grayslake, Ill., loads his pistol during a Cowboy Mounted Shooting Association event at Ambers Sun Acres in Malta, Ill., on Sunday, July 31, 2011. | Andrew A. Nelles~For Sun-Times Media

James Erimie, of Chicago, Ill., competes during a Cowboy Mounted Shooting Association event at Ambers Sun Acres in Malta, Ill., on Sunday, July 31, 2011. | Andrew A. Nelles~For Sun-Times Media

Shooting

2011-08-08T23:58:00.001-07:00

Chicago police investigate the scene after a shooting on the State Street Bridge in downtown Chicago today. (Andrew A. Nelles/ For The Chicago Tribune)

Music

2011-08-08T00:17:00.000-07:00

I've been covering a lot of music lately, here is a sampling.

James Conlon conducts the Chicago Symphony Orchestra and Chorus in Mahler’s “Das Klegende Lied” at Ravinia Park in Highland Park, Ill., on Thursday, August 4, 2011. (Andrew A. Nelles/ For The Chicago Tribune)

Sade performs at The United Center in Chicago, Ill., on Friday, August 5, 2011.(Andrew A. Nelles/ For The Chicago Tribune)

Scotty McCreery, center, performs with the American Idol cast during American Idol Live at the Allstate Arena in Rosemont, Ill., on Saturday, August 6, 2011. (Andrew A. Nelles/ For The Chicago Tribune)

Dolly Parton performs at the Rosemont Theater in Rosemont, Ill., on Thursday, July 28, 2011. (Andrew A. Nelles/ For The Chicago Tribune)

King Khan, Mark Sultan, Film Scans

2011-08-03T00:22:00.000-07:00

King Khan performs at the Empty Bottle in Chicago, Ill., on July 11, 2011. Leica M6, 90mm Summicron. Tri-X rated at 1600 developed with Diafine.

Mark Sultan performs at the Empty Bottle in Chicago, Ill., on October 21, 2010. Leica M6, CV 35mm 1.4. Tri-X rated at 1600 developed with Diafine.

Night Out

2011-08-02T21:50:00.000-07:00

Katherine Ellinghausen of the Randall Oaks Zoo holds onto "Annadude Quackenberg" while attendees move inside as severe weather approaches. An impending storm cut short the National Night Out Against Crime event at the West Dundee police station on Tuesday. | Andrew A. Nelles~For Sun-Times Media

Last Roll of K64

2011-07-24T17:06:00.000-07:00

With the recent heat wave, I decided to stay in a bit and finally scan a few frames of the last roll of Kodachrome 64 that I shot back in December.

Ft. Sheridan. Dec 2010. Leica M6 - Kodachrome 64

Montrose Beach. Dec 2010. Leica M6 - Kodachrome 64

Ft. Sheridan. Dec 2010. Leica M6 - Kodachrome 64

Warrant Sweep

2011-07-23T21:02:00.000-07:00

Elgin Police Sgt. Tamara Welter escorts Robert Lee who was arrested during a sweep to arrest individuals on drug warrants in Elgin, Ill., on Thursday, July 21, 2011. | Andrew A. Nelles~For Sun-Times Media |

Elgin Police Sgt. Tamara Welter, right, speaks with a U.S. Marshall outside of a residence during a sweep to arrest individuals on drug warrants in Elgin, Ill., on Thursday, July 21, 2011. | Andrew A. Nelles~For Sun-Times Media |

Robert Lee, left, and Leo Perez, right, who were arrested on warrants during a sweep to arrest individuals on drug warrants, are processed at the Elgin Police Station in Elgin, Ill., on Thursday, July 21, 2011. | Andrew A. Nelles~For Sun-Times Media |

Marcus Wilder, who was arrested during a sweep to arrest individuals on drug warrants, is searched by Elgin Police Officers Greg Schneider, left, and Todd Ramljak, right, at the Elgin Police Station in Elgin, Ill., on Thursday, July 21, 2011. | Andrew A. Nelles~For Sun-Times Media |

Story: http://couriernews.suntimes.com/6631955-417/major-warrant-sweep-nabs-drug-dealers-gang-members.html

4th of July

2011-07-06T00:59:00.000-07:00

The South Shore Drill Team performs during the Fourth of July Parade in Elgin, Ill., on Monday, July 4, 2011. | Andrew A. Nelles~For Sun-Times Media |

Skyline

2011-07-01T15:05:00.001-07:00

DUI

2011-06-27T18:15:00.000-07:00

Elgin Patrolman Lorenz Burkert guides in a car during a roadside safety check on Dundee Avenue on Friday. | Andrew A. Nelles~For Sun-Times Media

Elgin Police Officer Tom Michael checks a driver's license and insurance during a roadside safety check on Dundee Ave. in Elgin, Ill., on Friday, June 24, 2011. | Andrew A. Nelles~For Sun-Times Media

Elgin Senior Patrolman Ron Spejcher administers a field sobriety test to a motorist during a roadside safety check on Dundee Avenue. | Andrew A. Nelles~For Sun-Times Media

Crash

2011-06-26T23:30:00.001-07:00

A Chicago police officer looks into a vehicle which ran off the road, injuring at least three pedestrians at the intersection of West Lawrence and North Central Park avenues on Sunday. (Photo for the Tribune by Andrew A. Nelles)

Gilad Shalit Vigil

2011-06-24T10:29:00.000-07:00

Jun 23, 2011 - Chicago, Illinois, U.S. - Supporters gather during a vigil for kidnapped Israeli soldier Gilad Shalit held in Daley Plaza in Chicago on Thursday. Shalit was captured by Hamas on June 25, 2006 and has been held captive since. (Credit Image: © Andrew A. Nelles/ZUMAPRESS.com)

Jun 23, 2011 - Chicago, Illinois, U.S. - Supporters including CHAYA KOHN, center, of Chicago, Ill., gather during a vigil for kidnapped Israeli soldier Gilad Shalit held in Daley Plaza in Chicago on Thursday. Shalit was captured by Hamas on June 25, 2006 and has been held captive since. (Credit Image: © Andrew A. Nelles/ZUMAPRESS.com)

Jun 23, 2011 - Chicago, Illinois, U.S. - Supporters including EITAN SACKS, (center holding flag,) 11, of Skokie, Ill., gather during a vigil for kidnapped Israeli soldier Gilad Shalit held in Daley Plaza on Thursday. Shalit was captured by Hamas on June 25, 2006 and has been held captive since. (Credit Image: © Andrew A. Nelles/ZUMAPRESS.com)

Thunder On The Fox

2011-06-20T22:10:00.001-07:00

Terry Rinker (#10) makes a sharp turn during "Thunder on the Fox" on The Fox River near Gail Borden Library in Elgin, Ill., on Saturday, June 18, 2011. | Andrew A. Nelles~For Sun-Times Media

James McGrath (#55, left) and Chris Fairchild (#62, right) run test laps during "Thunder on the Fox" on The Fox River near Gail Borden Library in Elgin, Ill., on Saturday, June 18, 2011. | Andrew A. Nelles~For Sun-Times Media

Recent Concert Work

2011-06-20T22:06:00.000-07:00

Florence and the Machine perform at the Aragon Ballroom in Chicago, Ill., on Saturday, June 18, 2011. (Andrew A. Nelles/ For The Chicago Tribune)

Funny

2011-06-15T21:15:00.000-07:00

Commedian Sean Cusick at the Annoyance Theater in Chicago, Ill., on Thursday, June 9, 2011.(Andrew A. Nelles/ For The Chicago Tribune)

Host Norma Copes cracks up during an Elgin Hysterical Society meeting at Gail Borden Public Library in Elgin. (Andrew A. Nelles/For the Chicago Tribune)
Link: http://www.chicagotribune.com/health/ct-x-0615-laughter-club-20110613,0,3159410.story

Portrait and 1850's Baseball

2011-06-13T17:53:00.000-07:00

Chicago Tribune's player of the year Carly Stevens at Loyola Academy in Wilmette, Ill., on Tuesday, June 7, 2011. (Andrew A. Nelles/ For The Chicago Tribune)

"Brooklyn" Brad Rogers of the Somonauk Blue Stockings applies pine tar to his bat during a game of baseball being played under 19th Century rules at Seyller Park in Hampshire, Ill., on Sunday, June 5, 2011. | Andrew A. Nelles~For Sun-Times Media

St. Charles North's Annie Korth, left, hugs Amanda Ciran, center, after their Class 4A Softball Sectional title victory at Schaumburg High School in Schaumburg, Ill., on Saturday, June 4, 2011. | Andrew A. Nelles~For Sun-Times Media

5th grade students including Keith Hurley, 11, who is portraying Steven Tyler, participate in a human wax museum event at Gary D. Wright Elementary School in Hampshire, Ill., on Thursday, May 12, 2011. | Andrew A. Nelles~For Sun-Times Media

Graduation

2011-06-03T21:56:00.000-07:00

Streamwood High School graduating seniors line up before graduation ceremonies at The Sears Centre in Hoffman Estates, Ill., on Saturday, May 28, 2011. | Andrew A. Nelles~For Sun-Times Media

Streamwood graduating senior Daniela Mora has her gown adjusted by Streamwood teacher Cindy Meier before graduation ceremonies at The Sears Centre in Hoffman Estates, Ill., on Saturday, May 28, 2011. | Andrew A. Nelles~For Sun-Times Media

Streamwood graduating seniors (from left) Lyane Ruiz, Lisette Rueda, and Erika Ruiz, pose for a photo before graduation ceremonies at The Sears Centre in Hoffman Estates, Ill., on Saturday, May 28, 2011. | Andrew A. Nelles~For Sun-Times Media

Streamwood graduating seniors enter during graduation ceremonies at The Sears Centre in Hoffman Estates, Ill., on Saturday, May 28, 2011. | Andrew A. Nelles~For Sun-Times Media

Streamwood graduating seniors Jacob Oddo, right, and Nico Khoshbin, left, hug after graduation ceremonies at The Sears Centre in Hoffman Estates, Ill., on Saturday, May 28, 2011. | Andrew A. Nelles~For Sun-Times Media

Streamwood graduating seniors during graduation ceremonies at The Sears Centre in Hoffman Estates, Ill., on Saturday, May 28, 2011. | Andrew A. Nelles~For Sun-Times Media

Memorial Day

2011-05-31T10:41:00.000-07:00

Mia Seaton, 7, of West Dundee, Ill., places flowers on veterans graves during Memorial Day ceremonies at Bluff City Cemetery in Elgin, Ill., on Monday, May 30, 2011. | Andrew A. Nelles~For Sun-Times Media |

Volunteer John Ceasario, of South Elgin, Ill., places flags on the graves of veterans at River Valley Memorial Gardens in West Dundee, Ill., on Friday, May 27, 2011. | Andrew A. Nelles~For Sun-Times Media

American Legion member Marv Causey, of Elgin Ill., participates during Memorial Day ceremonies at Bluff City Cemetery in Elgin, Ill., on Monday, May 30, 2011. | Andrew A. Nelles~For Sun-Times Media

U.S. Army SFC. Miguel Valdiva, who was wounded in the 2009 Ft. Hood shooting, participates during Memorial Day ceremonies at Veterans Memorial Park in Elgin, Ill., on Monday, May 30, 2011. | Andrew A. Nelles~For Sun-Times Media

1A Soccer State Finals

2011-05-29T17:40:00.000-07:00

Marquette players including Nicki Wisnasky (#9, right) and Cassie McFadden (#19,left) celebrate after their 1A state title victory at Naperville Central High School in Naperville, Ill., on Saturday, May 28, 2011. | Andrew A. Nelles~For Sun-Times Media

Marquette players celebrate after their 1A state title victory at Naperville Central High School in Naperville, Ill., on Saturday, May 28, 2011. | Andrew A. Nelles~For Sun-Times Media

St. Edward's Monica Ramierez (4) and Katie Ayello (14) try to deflect the ball from Willows Academy's Kate Dunaway on Saturday in Naperville. | Andrew A. Nelles~For Sun-Times Media

Willows Academy's Justine Burgraff (4, left of center) celebrates scoring a goal with teammate Mo Brown (23, right of center) Saturday in Naperville. | Andrew A. Nelles~For Sun-Times Media

Gallery: http://couriernews.suntimes.com/photos/galleries/index.html?story=5649209

1A State Semi Finals

2011-05-27T21:53:00.000-07:00

Willows Academy's Keelin McNally (#19) and Herscher's Gabi Tobeck (#27) collide during the second period at Naperville Central High School in Naperville, Ill., on Friday, May 27, 2011. | Andrew A. Nelles~For Sun-Times Media

Willows Academy's Becca Krupowicz (#20) goes in for a header over Herscher's Anne Rockert (#17) during the first period at Naperville Central High School in Naperville, Ill., on Friday, May 27, 2011. | Andrew A. Nelles~For Sun-Times Media

St. Edwards's Corey Lepoudre jumps in between Alton Marquette's Cassie McFadden (left) and Nicki Wisnasky during the first half Friday. | Andrew A. Nelles~For Sun-Times Media

St. Edward players react after goal keeper Paige Gannon was injured in a goal-scoring play by Alton Marquette during the first half of Friday's state semifinal game in Naperville. | Andrew A. Nelles~For Sun-Times Media

St. Edward's Rena Ranallo (far left) and Marquette's Kateri Vaughn (18, left) and Nicki Wisnasky (far right) react after Vaughn scored a goal during the second half Friday. | Andrew A. Nelles~For Sun-Times Media

St. Edward's Katie Ayello (14) and Mallory Malone (10) react after their loss against Alton Marquette on Friday. | Andrew A. Nelles~For Sun-Times Media

Recent Work

2011-05-27T08:27:00.000-07:00

Cheyenne Sims, center, 18, junior, participates during a student walkout at Austin Polytechnical Academy Monday, May 16, 2011. Andrew A. Nelles/Chicago News Cooperative

Michelle Hudson, center with sign, 16, junior, marches with fellow students during a student walkout at Austin Polytechnical Academy Monday, May 16, 2011. Andrew A. Nelles/Chicago News Cooperative

Principal Fabby Williams addresses students during a student walkout at Austin Polytechnical Academy Monday, May 16, 2011. Andrew A. Nelles/Chicago News Cooperative

Story: http://www.nytimes.com/2011/05/20/us/20bcaustin.html?_r=2&ref=chicagonewscooperative

Streamwood's Nick Pryor (#21) tags out Elgin's Lee Jackson (#2) on a double play during the first inning at Elgin High School in Elgin, Ill., on Thursday, May 26, 2011. | Andrew A. Nelles~For Sun-Times Media

St. Edward's Zach Brewster (#24) fields and outfield ground ball during the seventh inning at Westminster Christian School in Elgin, Ill., on Thursday, May 19, 2011. | Andrew A. Nelles~For Sun-Times Media

Rammstein

2011-05-18T17:53:00.000-07:00

Till Lindemann, frontman of Rammstein, performs at the Allstate Arena in Rosemont, Ill., on Tuesday, May 10, 2011. (Andrew A. Nelles/ For The Chicago Tribune)

Rammstein performs at the Allstate Arena in Rosemont, Ill., on Tuesday, May 10, 2011. (Andrew A. Nelles/ For The Chicago Tribune)

Till Lindemann, frontman of Rammstein, performs at the Allstate Arena in Rosemont, Ill., on Tuesday, May 10, 2011. (Andrew A. Nelles/ For The Chicago Tribune)

The crowd reacts as Rammstein performs at the Allstate Arena in Rosemont, Ill., on Tuesday, May 10, 2011. (Andrew A. Nelles/ For The Chicago Tribune)

LA Times Story: http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/music_blog/2011/05/rammstein-is-ready-to-heat-up.html

Recent Work

2011-05-16T20:34:00.000-07:00

Justin Howard, aka "Nordic Thunder," won the regional air guitar competition Thursday night at Double Door, advancing to U.S. Air Guitar Championship National Finals July 23 at Metro. Chicago was the first of 18 U.S. cities to host a regional event this year, with the winners of each advancing to the national finals. The winner there gets paid airfare to the 16th annual Air Guitar World Championships, Aug. 24-27 in Finland. (Andrew A. Nelles, for the Tribune)

Aaron Alonso, stage name "Dry Ice," jumps into the crowd while competing during the Air Guitar Regional Championship at The Double Door in Chicago, Ill., on Thursday, May 12, 2011. (Andrew A. Nelles/ For The Chicago Tribune)

Aaron Alonso, left, stage name "Dry Ice," and Justin Howard, right, stage name "Nordic Thunder," wait backstage to hear the final scores. (Andrew A. Nelles/ For The Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Firefighters respond to an early morning garage fire on the northwest side of Chicago, Ill., on Sunday, May 1, 2011. (Andrew A. Nelles/Chicago News Cooperative)

HS Baseball

2011-05-05T13:22:00.000-07:00

Larkin's Drew Shore (#18) throws a pitch during the first inning at Larkin High School in Elgin, Ill., on Wednesday, May 4, 2011. | Andrew A. Nelles~For Sun-Times Media

Streamwood's Zach Bucher (#15) is tagged out by Elgin's Javier Cardenas (#4) during the third inning at Streamwood High School in Streamwood, Ill., on Monday, May 2, 2011. | Andrew A. Nelles~For Sun-Times Media

11 in a SUV

2011-05-01T17:10:00.000-07:00

Tina Morton, of Chicago, Ill., who stated that she was the aunt of a passenger injured, takes a photo of the SUV her niece was in at the scene of a fatal two car accident near S. Kostner Ave. and W. 13th St. in Chicago, Ill., on Saturday, April 30, 2011. The SUV involved in the accident (foreground) rolled during the wreck, injuring all 11 people inside, 2 of the injured died. (Andrew A. Nelles/ For The Chicago Tribune)

Vehicles involved in a fatal accident today near the intersection of South Kostner Avenue and West 13th Street on the West Side. The SUV involved in the accident (rear) rolled during the wreck, injuring all 11 people inside, 2 of the injured died. The driver of the other vehicle (right) was not injured.(Andrew A. Nelles / For The Chicago Tribune / April 30, 2011 )

More Recent Work

2011-04-26T20:25:00.000-07:00

Elgin catcher Kelly Bremer (#18) scoops up a ball during the second inning at Elgin High School in Elgin, Ill., on Tuesday, April 26, 2011. | Andrew A. Nelles~For Sun-Times Media

St. Charles North's Alex Gage (#3) leaps to make contact with the ball at St. Charles East High School in St. Charles, Ill., on Tuesday, April 26, 2011. | Andrew A. Nelles~For Sun-Times Media

St. Charles East's Amanda Hilton (#15) and St. Charles North's Sammy Gage (#6) go for a header at St. Charles East High School in St. Charles, Ill., on Tuesday, April 26, 2011. | Andrew A. Nelles~For Sun-Times Media

Richard Nussbaum works on exercises with Physical Therapist Megan Dunning while recovering from a broken hip at the Johnston R. Bowman Health Center in Chicago, Ill., on Friday, April 8, 2011. (Andrew A. Nelles/ For The Chicago Tribune)

Recent work

2011-04-25T18:13:00.000-07:00

Former India president Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam relaxes during a visit to the BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir complex in Bartlett on Sunday. | Andrew A. Nelles~For Sun-Times Media

U.S. Army Specialist Nathan Nofsinger is welcomed home by his mother Maureen Faille outside of Mr. C's restaurant in Elgin, Ill., on Wednesday, April 13, 2011. | Andrew A. Nelles~For Sun-Times Media

Larkin's Pete Lennard (#1) tags out Waubonsie Valley's Nick Stefani (#12) during the second inning at Larkin High School in Elgin, Ill., on Tuesday, April 12, 2011. | Andrew A. Nelles~For Sun-Times Media

Ricky Martin performs at the Allstate Arena in Rosemont, Ill., on Tuesday, April 19, 2011. (Andrew A. Nelles/ For The Chicago Tribune)

Stevie Nicks and Rod Stewart perform at the United Center in Chicago, Ill., on Saturday, April 9, 2011. (Andrew A. Nelles/ For The Chicago Tribune)

Illinois Press Photographers Association - Contest Wins

2011-04-09T21:07:00.000-07:00

My wins from the 2010 IPPA IBOP contest.

3rd Place - Feature - Andrew A. Nelles - Zuma Press “Outpost Wrestling”

From left, Pfc. Branden Haworth, Pfc. Dylan Roberts, and Pfc. Ryan Wheelan of 3rd Platoon, Bravo Battery, 2nd Battalion, 321st Field Artillery, wrestle while taking a break from filling sandbags at combat outpost Barracuda near Bala Murghab in Badghis Province, Afghanistan, on Wednesday, May 28, 2010.

HM - Sports Action - Andrew A. Nelles – Freelance “Miss”

Wheaton North's Michah Penn misses a catch in the end zone during the first quarter at Wheaton Warrenville South High School in Wheaton, Ill., on Friday, October 1, 2010.

HM - Sports Photographer of the Year - Andrew A. Nelles – Freelance

Baseball

2011-04-07T21:14:00.000-07:00

South Elgin's Kenny Lowden (#18) slides in for a catch during the fourth inning at South Elgin High School in South Elgin, Ill., on Thursday, April 7, 2011. | Andrew A. Nelles~For Sun-Times Media |

Burlington Central's Sam Klein delivers a pitch during the third inning Wednesday against McHenry. | Andrew A. Nelles~For Sun-Times Media

Burlington Central's Zach Ranney tags out McHenry's Cody Freund during the first inning Wednesday. | Andrew A. Nelles~For Sun-Times Media

Donated School Supplies

2011-04-06T19:47:00.000-07:00

4th-grader Hann Diao, 9, uses donated games at Edison School in Morton Grove, Ill., on Friday, March 25, 2011. (Andrew A. Nelles/ For The Chicago Tribune)

Story: http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/chicago/ct-x-c-donors-choose-website-20110406,0,971546.story

Recent Work

2011-04-04T17:58:00.000-07:00

Hans Beck, left, assistant professor of biology, speaks to his class about removing invasive plants including Honeysuckle at Red Oak Nature Preserve in North Aurora, Ill., on Friday, April 1, 2011. | Andrew A. Nelles~For Sun-Times Media

Home renovator John Curtis installs a new lock at the Cornerstone Young Women’s Learning Center in Plano. The new shelter will offer a home for unmarried, pregnant young women. | Andrew A. Nelles~For Sun-Times Media

U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Kelly Brown signs a banner for Warriors' Watch Riders after being surprised by their arrival with a police escort in Elgin on Saturday, April 2, 2011. | Andrew A. Nelles~For Sun-Times Media

South Elgin's Andrew Weedman dashes towards third during the third inning of Saturday's game at Huntley. | Andrew A. Nelles~For Sun-Times Media

South Elgin's Kenny Lowden trips up and misses a catch during the second inning Saturday against Huntley. | Andrew A. Nelles~For Sun-Times Media

Home-field Advantage

2011-03-26T18:12:00.000-07:00

South Elgin High School track athletes run through drills Thursday on the school's athletic field, which has no bleachers or scoreboard. (Andrew A. Nelles, For Chicago Tribune / March 25, 2011)

In Print:

Story: http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/education/ct-met-south-elgin-stadium-20110325,0,749768.story

John H. White

2011-03-17T22:43:00.001-07:00

Chief Portrait

2011-03-05T16:56:00.000-08:00

Mundelein Police Chief Raymond Rose poses at the Police Department in Mundelein, Ill., on Friday, February 25, 2011. Rose was the lead detective during the investigation of the 1976 triple murder of Frank, Mary and Michael Columbo in Elk Grove Village. (Andrew A. Nelles/ For The Chicago Tribune)

Article: http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/northnorthwest/ct-x-n-columbo-parole-20110302,0,4210446.story

South Elgin Defeats Bartlett In Regional championship

2011-03-04T22:56:00.000-08:00

South Elgin coach Chaz Taft holds the St. Charles East Class 4A Regional championship plaque with Dillon Gardner (right) after edging Bartlett 33-32 on Friday. | Andrew A. Nelles~For Sun-Times Media

South Elgin's Jacob Maestranzi, left, is hoisted up by his team as teammate Brandon McClendon, right, reacts after their Class 4A Boys Basketball Regional title victory at St. Charles East High School in St. Charles, Ill., on Friday, March 4, 2011. | Andrew A. Nelles~For Sun-Times Media

LEFT - Bartlett's Lance Whitaker collides with South Elgin's Jacob Maestranzi during the first quarter on Friday night at St. Charles East. | Andrew A. Nelles~For Sun-Times Media

RIGHT - South Elgin's Dillon Gardner (#23) goes for two over Bartlett's Lorenzo Mitchell (#25) during the second quarter. | Andrew A. Nelles~For Sun-Times Media

NPPA Clip Contest - January Results

2011-03-03T17:27:00.000-08:00

Maroon Post-Season Victory

2011-03-01T20:58:00.000-08:00

Elgin's Kory Brown (#22) celebrates his game winning shot with teammates Jordan Dean, left, and Arie Williams, right, after Elgin's victory in the Class 4A Regional semifinal at Larkin High School in Elgin, Ill., on Tuesday, March 1, 2011. Brown narrowly scored a two-point basket in the final seconds of the fourth quarter, resulting in a 60-58 victory against Streamwood High School. | Andrew A. Nelles~For Sun-Times Media

Vikings win sectional title

2011-02-24T23:30:00.000-08:00

Geneva's head coach Gina Nolan hugs Katelyn Allen, who scored a game-winning free throw, after their Class 4A Girls Basketball Sectional victory at Jacobs High School in Algonquin, Ill., on Thursday, February 24, 2011. | Andrew A. Nelles~For Sun-Times Media |

Geneva players celebrate after their Class 4A Girls Basketball Sectional victory at Jacobs High School in Algonquin, Ill., on Thursday, February 24, 2011. | Andrew A. Nelles~For Sun-Times Media |

Katelyn Allen (#23, center,) who scored a game-winning free throw, and Kat Yelle (#14, right) celebrate after their Class 4A Girls Basketball Sectional victory at Jacobs High School in Algonquin, Ill., on Thursday, February 24, 2011. | Andrew A. Nelles~For Sun-Times Media |

Four years later, search still on for Spira

2011-02-24T23:21:00.000-08:00

Stephanie Spira McNeil hands out flyers to commuters at Ogilve Train Station in Chicago, Ill. about her brother, John Spira, who has been missing for four years, on Wednesday, February 23, 2011. | Andrew A. Nelles~For Sun-Times Media

Story: http://beaconnews.suntimes.com/news/3971117-418/four-years-later-search-still-on-for-spira.html

Chico

2011-02-24T23:15:00.001-08:00

Chicago mayoral candidate Gery Chico, joined by his wife Sunny Pineda Chico, walks onto stage before announcing his concession at The Westin Chicago River North in Chicago, Ill., on Tuesday, February 22, 2011. Andrew A. Nelles/Chicago News Cooperative

Geneva Victory

2011-02-17T20:41:00.000-08:00

Geneva's Kelsey Pease, center, and teammates huddle around their regional championship plaque after their Class 4A regional championship win at St. Charles East High School in St. Charles, Ill., on Thursday, February 17, 2011. | Andrew A. Nelles~For Sun-Times Media

Renewal of Marriage Vows

2011-02-16T21:18:00.000-08:00

Joe and Marion Schatzinger, married 48-years, pose for photos with a wedding cake, as Art and Mary Lindblad, left, react during a special wedding service to renew the marriage vows of five couples at Victory Centre in Bartlett, Ill., on Monday, February 14, 2011. | Andrew A. Nelles~For Sun-Times Media

Art and Mary Lindblad, left, and Joe and Marion Schatzinger, right, kiss during a special wedding service to renew the marriage vows of five couples at Victory Centre in Bartlett, Ill., on Monday, February 14, 2011. | Andrew A. Nelles~For Sun-Times Media

Helen Polich adjusts her veil while waiting with her husband of 61-years Art Polich, right, before a special wedding service to renew the marriage vows of five couples at Victory Centre in Bartlett, Ill., on Monday, February 14, 2011. | Andrew A. Nelles~For Sun-Times Media

Link: http://couriernews.suntimes.com/photos/galleries/index.html?story=3838520

Wrestling

2011-02-06T19:50:00.000-08:00

Dundee-Crown's Alonzo Fuller reacts as Crystal Lake South's Jake Peters gets a hold in the 145-lb class during the Class 3A Wrestling Regional at Jacobs High School in Algonquin, Ill., on Saturday, February 5, 2011. Fuller defeated Peters to claim 1st place in the 145-lb weight class. | Andrew A. Nelles~For Sun-Times Media

Jacob's Austin Ryan and Crystal Lake South's Casey Callahan, left, battle in the 103-lb class during the Class 3A Wrestling Regional at Jacobs High School in Algonquin, Ill., on Saturday, February 5, 2011. Ryan defeated Callahan to claim 1st place in the 103-lb weight class. | Andrew A. Nelles~For Sun-Times Media

Golfview Elementary

2011-02-05T22:40:00.000-08:00

First grader Martin Mendez, 7, reacts during Golfview's ceremony for receiving the Gold Award of Distinction from the U.S. Department of Agriculture at Golfview Elementary School in Carpentersville, Ill., on Friday, February 4, 2011. | Andrew A. Nelles~For Sun-Times Media

Story: http://couriernews.suntimes.com/news/3637177-418/golfview-challenge-award-schools-distinction.html

Blizzard!

2011-02-02T14:00:00.000-08:00

Feb 02, 2011 - Chicago, Illinois, U.S. - Chris Anderson, a resident of Chicago's Uptown neighborhood, digs out his car in front of his apartment during a blizzard in Chicago, Ill., on Wednesday. (Credit Image: © Andrew A. Nelles/ZUMAPRESS.com)

Feb 02, 2011 - Chicago, Illinois, U.S. - Alan Shepard removes snow from the sidewalk outside of the apartment building he works in during a blizzard in Chicago, Ill., on Wednesday. (Credit Image: © Andrew A. Nelles/ZUMAPRESS.com)

Feb 02, 2011 - Chicago, Illinois, U.S. - Pedestrians navigate through Chicago's Uptown neighborhood during a blizzard on Wednesday. (Credit Image: © Andrew A. Nelles/ZUMAPRESS.com)

Feb 02, 2011 - Chicago, Illinois, U.S. - An abandoned car sits in Chicago's Uptown neighborhood during a severe snow storm on Wednesday. (Credit Image: © Andrew A. Nelles/ZUMAPRESS.com)

Capturing Chicago’s Neighborhoods, One Face at a Time

2011-01-23T17:39:00.000-08:00

Kevin Chatfield, 26, holds up his print after a shoot for the I Am Chicago project outside of Trinity United Church of Christ. Andrew A. Nelles/Chicago News Cooperative

Charles Foster poses in the I Am Chicago studio truck during a shoot. Andrew A. Nelles/Chicago News Cooperative

Shanara Sanders, left, and Shirlen Triplett view their prints from a shoot for the I Am Chicago project. Andrew A. Nelles/Chicago News Cooperative

Adam Novak directs a participant while photographing inside the team's rental truck during a shoot for the I Am Chicago project. Andrew A. Nelles/Chicago News Cooperative

Story: http://www.chicagonewscoop.org/capturing-chicagos-neighborhoods-one-face-at-a-time/

In the NY Times: http://www.nytimes.com/2011/01/21/us/21cncportraits.html

Elgin Defeats Larkin

2011-01-21T23:21:00.000-08:00

Elgin's Dennis Moore shoots during the second quarter Tuesday. | Andrew A. Nelles~For Sun-Times Media |

Elgin's Matt Andres (right) advances past Larkin's Blake Grantham during the first quarter Tuesday. | Andrew A. Nelles~For Sun-Times Media

Gallery: http://couriernews.suntimes.com/photos/galleries/index.html?story=3377654

Recent Portrait

2011-01-20T12:45:00.000-08:00

Allison and Patrick Collins received repeated phone calls from Sallie Mae about the delinquent account of a borrower they don't know named Antwan Collins. (Andrew A. Nelles, For the Chicago Tribune / January 20, 2011)

Story: http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/problemsolver/ct-biz-0120-problem-collins-20110120,0,597781.column

Winter Feature

2011-01-20T12:25:00.000-08:00

Ariana Cruz sleds with Anna Karen, 6, at Lords Park in Elgin, Ill., on Tuesday, January 18, 2011. | Andrew A. Nelles~For Sun-Times Media |

Elgin Mayoral Race

2011-01-11T18:51:00.000-08:00

Elgin Councilman Dave Kaptain takes part on the "Left, Right and You" radio show at the WRMN studio in Elgin on Tuesday, January 11, 2011. | Andrew A. Nelles~For Sun-Times Media

Elgin Mayor Ed Schock (right) and city Councilman Dave Kaptain take part in the "Left, Right and You" radio show at the WRMN studio in Elgin on Tuesday, January 11, 2011. | Andrew A. Nelles~For Sun-Times Media

Elgin Mayor Ed Schock appears on the "Left, Right and You" radio show at the WRMN studio in Elgin, Ill., on Tuesday, January 11, 2011. | Andrew A. Nelles~For Sun-Times Media

Gallery: http://couriernews.suntimes.com/photos/3259565-455/elgin-kaptain-schock-council-community.html

Jacobs beats South Elgin

2011-01-08T21:53:00.000-08:00

Jacobs sophomore Connor Conzelman is guarded by South Elgin's Dillon Gardner (left) and Jacob Maestranzi during the fourth quarter Saturday. | Andrew A. Nelles~For Sun-Times Media |

Gallery: http://couriernews.suntimes.com/photos/galleries/index.html?story=3218579

The Black Keys

2011-01-03T21:51:00.000-08:00

Guitarist Dan Auerbach and drummer Patrick Carney of The Black Keys perform at the The Aragon Ballroom in Chicago, Ill., on Thursday, December 30, 2010. (Andrew A. Nelles/ For The Chicago Tribune)

Drummer Patrick Carney of The Black Keys performs at the The Aragon Ballroom in Chicago, Ill., on Thursday, December 30, 2010. (Andrew A. Nelles/ For The Chicago Tribune)

Guitarist Dan Auerbach of The Black Keys performs at the The Aragon Ballroom in Chicago, Ill., on Thursday, December 30, 2010. (Andrew A. Nelles/ For The Chicago Tribune)

The crowd watches The Black Keys perform at the The Aragon Ballroom in Chicago, Ill., on Thursday, December 30, 2010. (Andrew A. Nelles/ For The Chicago Tribune)

Recent HS Basketball

2010-12-29T22:37:00.000-08:00

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)