Recent Work

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