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/

Ninth District Race

U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky speaks during Candidate Night at Congregation B'nai Jehoshua Beth Elohim in Deerfield. Andrew A. Nelles/Chicago News Cooperative

The audience, including Sandee Holleb, left, a congregation member from Wheeling, Ill., listen to candidates speeches during Candidate Night at Congregation B'nai Jehoshua Beth Elohim in Deerfield. Andrew A. Nelles/Chicago News Cooperative

 Joel Pollak, the republican opponent of U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky speaks during Candidate Night at Congregation B'nai Jehoshua Beth Elohim in Deerfield. Andrew A. Nelles/Chicago News Cooperative

Story: http://www.chicagonewscoop.org/israel-becomes-a-big-issue-in-the-ninth-district-race/

Professor / Cyclist

 Cyclist Leigh Thompson trains at the Ed Rudolph Velodrome in Northbrook, Ill., on Tuesday, September 28, 2010. Thompson, a professor at Northwestern University, recently won the cycling world championship time trial in her age class. (Andrew A. Nelles/ For The Chicago Tribune)

 

Leigh Thompson teaches a negotiation class at the James L. Allen Center, Northwestern University, in Evanston, Ill., on Monday, September 27, 2010. Thompson recently won the cycling world championship time trial in her age class. (Andrew A. Nelles/ For The Chicago Tribune)

Story: http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/northnorthwest/ct-x-n-cycling-champ-20101006,0,5123333.story

 

Golf Regionals

 St. Charles North's Nathan Clark hits out of the sand trap on the 4th hole during the Larkin Class 3A Boys Golf Regional at Bartlett Hills Golf Club in Bartlett, Ill., on Tuesday, Oct. 5, 2010. | Andrew A. Nelles~For Sun-Times Media

St. Charles East's Nick Maze tees off on the 6th hole during the Larkin Class 3A Boys Golf Regional at Bartlett Hills Golf Club in Bartlett, Ill., on Tuesday, Oct. 5, 2010. | Andrew A. Nelles~For Sun-Times Media

Gallery: http://couriernews.suntimes.com/photos/galleries/index.html?story=1816445

Week 6

 

  Wheaton South's Caleb Bednarz dodges Wheaton North's Sean Cleveland during the first quarter. (Andrew A. Nelles, Chicago Tribune / October 1, 2010)

   Wheaton North's Michah Penn misses a catch in the end zone during the first quarter. (Andrew A. Nelles, Chicago Tribune / October 1, 2010)

Wheaton South's Titus Davis (#81) celebrates his end zone catch for a touchdown with teammates Reilly O'Toole (#5), Travis Kern (#23,) and Jason Schuman (#99) during the second quarter. (Andrew A. Nelles, Chicago Tribune / October 1, 2010)

http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/highschool/ct-spt-1002-prep-wheaton-north-wheaton-south-photos,0,4065677.photogallery

Quinn

Gov. Pat Quinn speaks during a rally at the IBEW Local 701 in Warrenville, Ill., on Saturday, September 25, 2010. (Andrew A. Nelles/ For The Chicago Tribune)

Dog Show

Marie Stahmer kisses Layla, a Boston Terrier that Jessican Dixon (not pictured) showed during the Elgin Kennel Club dog show at the Kane County Fairgrounds.   (Andrew A. Nelles/For Sun-Times Media)

Volleyball

Larkin's Olivia Kofie (#1) and Lexi Smithberg (#4) celebrate after their win at Elgin High School in Elgin, Ill., on Tuesday, September 14, 2010. (Andrew A. Nelles / Photo for The Courier-News)

9-11

 

Members of the American Legion Post 57 including Richard Hamilton, right, participate in the Sept. 11 memorial ceremony at Hemmens Auditorium in Elgin, Ill., on Saturday, September 11, 2010. (Andrew A. Nelles / Photo for The Courier-News) 

 

 Makiya McClelland, right, 5, and her brother Jamari Person, 3, hula-hoop during Elgin’s Biggest Block Party at Festival Park in Elgin, Ill., on Saturday, September 11, 2010. (Andrew A. Nelles / Photo for The Courier-News)

More Football

South Elgin's Robbie Green slips past Lake Park's Chris Kowalski during the first quarter at Streamwood High School in Streamwood, Ill., on Saturday, September 11, 2010. (Andrew A. Nelles / Photo for The Courier-News)

South Elgin's Robbie Green is takane down by Lake Park's Drew Posen during the first quarter at Streamwood High School in Streamwood, Ill., on Saturday, September 11, 2010. (Andrew A. Nelles / Photo for The Courier-News)

South Elgin's Zack Gross (#17) is taken down by Lake Park's Matthew Adcock (#28, rear) during the first quarter at Streamwood High School in Streamwood, Ill., on Saturday, September 11, 2010. (Andrew A. Nelles / Photo for The Courier-News)

South Elgin's Derek Hurschman takes down Lake Park quarterback Zach Gehant during the first quarter at Streamwood High School in Streamwood, Ill., on Saturday, September 11, 2010. (Andrew A. Nelles / Photo for The Courier-News)

Football Season

South Elgin's John Menken (#12) winds up for a throw during the first quarter at Streamwood High School in Streamwood, Ill., on Friday, August 26, 2010. (Andrew A. Nelles / Photo for The Courier-News)

Bartlett's AJ Bilyeu dodges Hoffman Estates' Krunal Patel during the second quarter at Streamwood High School in Streamwood, Ill., on Saturday, August 27, 2010. (Andrew A. Nelles / Photo for The Courier-News)

Elgin's Jordan Dean (#5) advances through West Aurora's DJ Nelson (#52) and Alex Pope (#31) during the second quarter at Memorial Field in Elgin, Ill., on Friday, September 3, 2010. (Andrew A. Nelles / Photo for The Courier-News)

RedEye Cover: Freddie Ljungberg

Football Preview Portraits

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Here are some selected images from the high school football portraits I shot for The Courier-News this season.

Jennie Finch

 

 Pitcher Jenny Finch poses in the Bandit's dugout prior to the start of her final game with the Chicago Bandits at Judson University in Elgin, Ill., on Sunday, August 22, 2010. (Andrew A. Nelles/ For RedEye)

 Jenny Finch pitches during the first inning of her final game with the Chicago Bandits at Judson University in Elgin, Ill., on Sunday, August 22, 2010. (Andrew A. Nelles/ For RedEye)

Jenny Finch, right, watches the third inning from the dugout during her final game with the Chicago Bandits at Judson University in Elgin, Ill., on Sunday, August 22, 2010. (Andrew A. Nelles/ For RedEye)

Adidas Nations

East Aurora's Ryan Boatright rests during the first period of the Adidas Nation's Basketball Tournament at the UIC Pavilion in Chicago, Ill., on Monday, August 9, 2010. (Andrew A. Nelles / Photo for The Beacon News)

 

East Aurora's Ryan Boatright (center) sets up for a shot while being guarded by Xavier Johnson (left) and Isaiah Austin (right) during the first period of the Adidas Nation's Basketball Tournament at the UIC Pavilion in Chicago, Ill., on Monday, August 9, 2010. (Andrew A. Nelles / Photo for The Beacon News) 

Story: http://www.suburbanchicagonews.com/beaconnews/sports/highschools/2582328,2_2_AU10_HOOPS_S1-100810.article

Ljungberg Home Debut

The Fire's Freddie Ljungberg dives for a kick with the Red Bull's Rafael Marquez during the first half. (Andrew A. Nelles, Chicago Tribune / August 8, 2010)

 Freddie Ljungberg reacts after nearly scoring a diving goal during the first half. (Andrew A. Nelles, Chicago Tribune / August 8, 2010)

  The Fire's Freddie Ljungberg, wearing the jersey of Red Bull's Macoumba Kandji, shakes hands with fans after the game. (Andrew A. Nelles, Chicago Tribune / August 8, 2010)

Story: http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/soccer/ct-spt-0809-chicago-fire-new-york-red20100808,0,1960236.story

Mural Painting

Artist Fred DeAsis, of Arlington Heights, Ill., works on painting a mural at the office of The Society for the Preservation of Human Dignity in Inverness, Ill., on Wednesday, August 4, 2010. (Andrew A. Nelles/ For The Chicago Tribune)