Friday, October 30, 2009

Humboldt Park

One of Humboldt Park's many murals, "Birds of Latin America" at Division Street and Rockwell Avenue, was painted in 1980 by muralist Gamaliel Ramirez and local youth. (Andrew A. Nelles/Photo for the Chicago Tribune)

Link to the story: http://www.chicagotribune.com/classified/realestate/Chicago_IL/chi-humboldt-profile_chomes_1030oct30,0,7700968.story

Friday, October 23, 2009

Morton Grove - Enterprise Art

Here are a few photos from an article that ran today, it's was a profile on the town of Morton Grove, I was assigned to shoot a few locations, and find some people out and about, here are some of the finds.

Kathy Bailey, of Wilmette, Ill., rides her horse Sumo, on the North Branch Trail System near the intersection of Beckwith Rd. and Austin Ave. in Morton Grove, Ill., on Sunday, October 18, 2009. (Andrew A. Nelles/Photo for the Chicago Tribune)

Casey Lesz walks his dog, Teddy, through St. Paul Woods, a forest preserve in Morton Grove. (Andrew A. Nelles/Photo for the Chicago Tribune)

Deer roam through St. Paul Woods, a forest preserve in Morton Grove. (Andrew A. Nelles/Photo for the Chicago Tribune)

Link to the story: http://www.chicagotribune.com/classified/realestate/Cook_County_IL/chi-morton-grove-profile_chomes_oct23,0,5168052.story

Overtime Win

Elgin High School's Emmanuel Martinez (#6) and Giovanni Hernandez (#14) rush to Carlos Moreno (#13, left) to celebrate Moreno's game winning goal in overtime at Huntley High School in Huntley, Ill., on Wednesday, October 21, 2009. Elgin High School defeated Huntley High School 1-0 in overtime. (Photo for The Courier-News by Andrew A. Nelles)

Link to gallery: http://yourseason.suntimes.com/boys_soccer/1838851,102109elgingal.photogallery

Tuesday, October 20, 2009

Burlington Central Wins

Burlington Central's Kaitlyn O'Reilly (#18, left front,) Molly Harrison (#3, left of center,) Stephanie Sipinski (#8, right of center,) and Stephanie Holthus (#1, right front) celebrate after their victory at Burlington Central High School in Burlington, Ill., on Tuesday, October 20, 2009. Burlington Central High School defeated Hampshire High School. (Photo for The Courier-News by Andrew A. Nelles)

Burlington Central players cheer their victory in the first game at Burlington Central High School in Burlington, Ill., on Tuesday, October 20, 2009. (Photo for The Courier-News by Andrew A. Nelles)

Link to gallery: http://www.suburbanchicagonews.com/couriernews/photos/1837746,Gallery_Burlington-Volleyball_EL091021.photogallery

Wilco - UIC Pavilion

Wilco performs at the UIC Pavilion in Chicago, Ill., on Sunday, October 18, 2009. (Photo for The Chicago Tribune by Andrew A. Nelles)
Wilco's bassist John Stirratt performs at the UIC Pavilion in Chicago, Ill., on Sunday, October 18, 2009. (Photo for The Chicago Tribune by Andrew A. Nelles)

Link to the story: http://leisureblogs.chicagotribune.com/turn_it_up/2009/10/concert-review-wilco-at-uic-pavilion.html

Sunday, October 11, 2009

Volleyball

Streamwood High School's Danielle Bender (#1) dives for the ball while competing against Montini High School during the Huntley volleyball tournament at Huntley High School in Huntley, Ill., on Saturday, October 10, 2009. (Photo for The Courier-News by Andrew A. Nelles)

Dance

Dance instructor Daniel "Bravemonk" Haywood, of Chicago, Ill., dances during the ribbon cutting festivities at Dance Force Studios in Huntley, Ill., on Saturday, October 10, 2009. Saturday's ribbon cutting and open house featured dancing in the parking lot, viewing of the new facilities, and other activities. (Photo for The Courier-News by Andrew A. Nelles)

Wednesday, October 7, 2009

Powder Puff

Larkin juniors Cynthia Martinez (left) and Amber Conde (right) go for a catch during Larkin High School's powder puff game at Elgin High School in Elgin, Ill. on Wednesday, October 7, 2009. The juniors defeated the freshmen 30-8. (Photo for The Courier-News by Andrew A. Nelles)

Monday, October 5, 2009

Proposal

Eric Anderson, and his fiance, Rachel Clark, pose at a bus shelter located at N. Sheridan Rd. and W. Surf St. in Chicago, Ill. on Monday, October 5, 2009. Anderson paid for an advertisement at this bus shelter that asked his girlfriend to marry him. (Photo for The Chicago Tribune by Andrew A. Nelles)

The Story: http://www.chicagotribune.com/features/chi-talk-bus-stop-proposaloct06,0,3591127.story

Saturday, October 3, 2009

Elgin High School Gets the Town Jug

Elgin High School's Jordan Dean (#5) shakes off Larkin's Anthony Dimiceli (#13) during the first quarter at Elgin High School in Elgin, Ill. on Saturday, October 3, 2009. Elgin High School defeated Larkin High School, winning the town jug. (Photo for The Courier-News by Andrew A. Nelles)

Elgin High School's Michael Riggio (#82) raises his helmet while celebrating with teammates after their victory. (Photo for The Courier-News by Andrew A. Nelles)

Elgin High School's Hector Hernandez (center front) mimics drinking from the town jug with teammates after their victory. (Photo for The Courier-News by Andrew A. Nelles)

Link to the story: http://www.suburbanchicagonews.com/couriernews/sports/highschools/1804875,Elgin-upsets-Larkin_EL100309.article

Link to the Photo Gallery: http://www.suburbanchicagonews.com/couriernews/photos/-1,gallery_elgin-larkin-fb_el100309.photogallery?index=8