BMX

George Colbert (left,) 7, and Clint Hull (right,) practice on the track after the end of racing at The Hill BMX track at the Elgin Sports Complex in Elgin, Ill., on Tuesday, July 28, 2009. Tuesday nights bring out dozens of racers who spend the evening racing on the track. (Photo for The Courier-News by Andrew A. Nelles)

Elgin Open

Scott Harm swings out of a sand trap during The Elgin Open at The Highlands of Elgin on Sunday, July 26, 2009. Sunday marked the second and final day of the tournament. (Photo for The Courier News by Andrew A. Nelles)
Brad Winters during The Elgin Open at The Highlands of Elgin on Sunday, July 26, 2009.(Photo for The Courier News by Andrew A. Nelles)
Scott Harm swings during The Elgin Open at The Highlands of Elgin on Sunday, July 26, 2009. (Photo for The Courier News by Andrew A. Nelles)
Tom Harle drives on the eleventh hole during The Elgin Open at The Highlands of Elgin on Sunday, July 26, 2009.(Photo for The Courier News by Andrew A. Nelles)

Link to the article
http://www.suburbanchicagonews.com/couriernews/sports/1686290,3_2_EL27_GOLF_S1-090727.article

16-inch Softball Hall of Fame

More here: http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/chi-090720-16-inch-softball-pictures,0,561340.photogallery

Sherman Health Elgin Cycling Classic

Racers line up at the start line at the beginning of the Pro 1/2 Men's race of the Sherman Health Elgin Cycling Classic in Elgin, Ill., on Sunday, July 12, 2009. Hundreds of racers participated in Sundays event. (Photo for The Courier News by Andrew A. Nelles)


Racers leave the start line at the beginning of the Pro 1/2 Men's race of the Sherman Health Elgin Cycling Classic in Elgin, Ill., on Sunday, July 12, 2009. Hundreds of racers participated in Sundays event. (Photo for The Courier News by Andrew A. Nelles)


Jason Short (center) of RBM Matrix racing team, rounds the bend on Kimball Ave. (Photo for The Courier News by Andrew A. Nelles)


Racers speed along Kimball St. during the Pro 1/2 Men's race. (Photo for The Courier News by Andrew A. Nelles)


Ruarri Day-Stirrat, of Team Hotel San Jose, passes out fresh water bottles to racers passing through Trout Park. (Photo for The Courier News by Andrew A. Nelles)


Jay Thomson, of Team MTN, hugs Team Manager Gary Blem, after winning the Pro 1/2 Men's race. (Photo for The Courier News by Andrew A. Nelles)

Ale Fest Chicago

Amy Keller (left) and Henry Birdseye (right), both of Chicago, Ill., sit on a hill with their beer samples during the third annual Ale Fest Chicago in Chicago, Ill., on Saturday, July 11, 2009. The event held outside of Soldier Field featured several dozen breweries offering samples of their various beers. (Photo for The Tribune by Andrew A. Nelles)

Fourth of July

Niko Bereolos, 7, of Huntley, Ill., rides in the front of the parade during Huntley's Fourth of July Family Fun Day in Huntley, Ill., on Saturday, July 4, 2009. The event featured a small parade, entertainment, and food. (Photo for The Courier News by Andrew A. Nelles)

Training

Felice Herrig takes a break in between exercises while training at The Eastside Recreation Center in Elgin, Ill. on Tuesday, June 30, 2009. Herrig is a successful mixed martial arts fighter. (Photo for The Tribune by Andrew A. Nelles)

Park Opening

Malik McClendon (right,) 8, rides the swings with Mekhi McClendon (left,) 5, at Cornerstone Park in Elgin, Ill. on Saturday, June 27, 2009. Cornerstone Park was officially opened today in the Mulberry Court neighborhood. (Photo for The Courier News by Andrew A. Nelles)

Basement Damage

Homeowner Mike Curtin (right,) surveys the progress of contractor Jeff Halbmaier (left,) who is gutting Curtin's basement in Elgin, Ill., on Thursday, June 25, 2009. Recent rains caused sewage to fill the homes basement, destroying the furnished basement; the sewage erupted from the neighborhoods combined sewage and storm pipes. (Photo for The Tribune by Andrew A. Nelles)

Three-Car Accident

South Elgin and Elgin firefighters work to extricate a victim of a three-car accident on Randall Road, south of Hopps Road, in Elgin on Monday evening.
(Andrew A. Nelles/For The Courier-News)


South Elgin and Elgin Firefighters use the jaws of life at the scene of a three-car accident with injuries on Randall Rd. south of the intersection with Hopps Rd. in Elgin, Ill. on Monday, June 15, 2009. The accident which occurred at approximately 8:30PM involved three cars and at least one occupant required extraction by the jaws of life. The accident resulted in the closing of both north and southbound traffic on Randall Rd. South Elgin police would not comment on the accident as it is currently under investigation.
(Andrew A. Nelles/For The Courier-News)

http://www.suburbanchicagonews.com/couriernews/news/1623986,Three-car-crash-on-Randall_el061509.article

Crowd

Lisa LePage (left) and Brenda Bollman (center,) both of Lake Zurich, Ill., watch Kenny Chesney perform at Soldier Field in Chicago, Ill. on Saturday, June 13, 2009. Chesney performed at Soldier Field on Saturday as part of his Sun City Carnival Tour.
(Photo for The Chicago Tribune by Andrew A. Nelles)

Photo galley of the event: http://www.chicagotribune.com/entertainment/chi-090606-chesney-photogallery,0,2831079.photogallery

Recruiting Too Soon?

Shawn Griffin works out in his basement gym, at his family's home in Bartlett, Ill. on June 5, 2009. Griffin, 11, is an avid football player and has ambitions to go far with the sport. His father, Horace Griffin, is planning to use a new Internet service that rates the performance of young athletes. (Photo for the Tribune by Andrew A. Nelles / June 5, 2009)

http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/chi-kid-recruits-13-jun13,0,4250785.story

Trash Flags

Trash collector Jeff Olsen makes a daily habit of looking for American flags in trash bins. "You can't throw out a national symbol," he says. Olsen estimates he has saved more than 250 flags, which are donated for a proper disposal in a ceremonial burning. (Photo for the Tribune by Andrew A. Nelles / June 10, 2009)

http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/chi-flag-rescuer-11-jun11,0,3211385.story

Also, it was the cover image of the broadsheet today.

Sportshooter Special Feature

Some recent work of mine, from the US Air Guitar Championship, was featured on the front page of sportsshooter.com

Check it out at that link (if you are checking today) , or directly here (will be up until I update the gallery) http://www.sportsshooter.com/members.html?id=7144

Peregrine Falcon

Kim Wilhelm (left,) a volunteer at Willowbrook Wildlife Center in Glen Ellyn, Ill. feeds a Peregrine Falcon at the center's outdoor falcon cage on Saturday, June 7, 2009.

Huntley Baseball

Huntley High School's Chris Klein (left) is tagged out at home plate by Cary-Grove catcher Luke Mottashed (right) during the second inning of the Thursday, June 4, 2009, sectional held at DeKalb High School in Dekalb, Ill. Huntley High School was defeated 6-0 by Cary-Grove High School. (Photo for The Courier News by Andrew A. Nelles)


Huntley High School's Jose Rodriguez (#9), reacts while exiting the field after the Thursday, June 4, 2009, sectional loss to Cary-Grove, held at DeKalb High School in Dekalb, Ill. Huntley High School was defeated 6-0 by Cary-Grove High School. (Photo for The Courier News by Andrew A. Nelles)

Welcome Home

Sgt. Dirk Bryant is hugged and welcomed back by his high school friend, Nicole Stuckert, who's husband is currently in Afghanistan, in downtown Sycamore, Ill. on Monday, June 1, 2009. Alpha Battery of the 2/122nd Field Artillery Unit, which is based in Sycamore, returned from a tour in Afghanistan on Monday. (Andrew A. Nelles/For The Courier-News)

More Here:

http://www.suburbanchicagonews.com/couriernews/news/1601442,3_EL1_Sycamore-turns-welcome-home-returning-.article

Kaneland Graduation

Kaneland High School seniors make final adjustments to their caps and gowns before entering the school's gymnasium for their high school graduation at Kaneland High School in Maple Park, Ill. on Sunday, May 24, 2009.

(Photo for The Beacon News by Andrew A. Nelles)

Nun Trial

Alexis Pena (left), the driver of the vehicle involved in a crash with one driven by Sister Marie Marot, is comforted by her aunt Jennifer Calendo after a Kane County jury in Geneva, Ill. decided Tuesday that Marot was not guilty of charges in the fatal 2007 collision in Elgin. (Andrew A. Nelles/For The Courier-News)


Sister Marie Marot (center, front) exits the Kane County Courthouse in Geneva, Ill. with her lawyer Donald Brewer (right) on Tuesday. Marot was found not guilty of charges related to a fatal 2007 car accident in Elgin. (Andrew A. Nelles/For The Courier-News)


Link to the story: CLICK HERE

Track

South Elgin High School's Jasmine Chapman hits the sand while participating in the long jump during the girls track and field sectional meet at Streamwood High School in Streamwood, Ill. on Saturday, May 16, 2009. (Photo for The Courier News by Andrew A. Nelles)