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

Wednesday, September 30, 2009

Montrose Beach

Monday, September 28, 2009

Woody Harrelson and Jesse Eisenberg

Woody Harrelson and Jesse Eisenberg on the red carpet at the AMC River East 21, 322 E. Illinois, in Chicago, Ill., on Monday, September 28, 2009. Woody Harrelson and Jesse Eisenberg attended the local premiere of Zombieland at the theater. (Photo for The Chicago Tribune by Andrew A. Nelles)

Wednesday, September 23, 2009

Oak Park River Forest High School Lights

Jarrett Roby, right, 16, an Oak Park River Forest High School sophomore, has an O painted on his chest by Kevin Schwartz, left, 17, an Oak Park River Forest High School senior, before the start of the game at Oak Park River Forest High School in Oak Park, Ill., on Friday, September 18, 2009. Friday's game was the first night game ever at Oak Park River Forest High School; lights were recently installed on the field after a long controversy. Oak Park River Forest High School was defeated 31-12 by Glenbard West High School. (Photo for The Chicago Tribune by Andrew A. Nelles)
Seniors Mike Pitts (left), 17, and Hakeem Scatton, 19, watch the sold-out game from behind the fence on Linden Avenue. (Photo for The Chicago Tribune by Andrew A. Nelles)
Oak Park River Forest High School's Tony Stapleton(#32,) shakes off Glenbard West's Jon Adkins (#51) during the first quarter at Oak Park River Forest High School in Oak Park, Ill., on Friday, September 18, 2009. (Photo for The Chicago Tribune by Andrew A. Nelles)

The Story: http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/chicago/chi-oak-park-lights-w-zone-23sep23,0,5108633.story

Merchant Marine


Bob McGaghie at his home in Orland Park, Ill. on Monday, September 7, 2009. McGaghie, 90, served with the Merchant Marines during World War Two. (Photo for The Chicago Tribune by Andrew A. Nelles)

Saturday, September 19, 2009

Dundee-Crown Golf Invitational

South Elgin High School's Xavier Owens drives on the tenth hole during the Dundee-Crown Golf Tournament at Randall Oaks Golf Club in West Dundee, Ill. on Saturday, September 19, 2009. Saturday's Dundee-Crown High School hosted tournament featured numerous local schools. (Photo for The Courier-News by Andrew A. Nelles)
Larkin High School's Scott Harm plans his putt on the green of the sixth hole during the Dundee-Crown Golf Tournament at Randall Oaks Golf Club in West Dundee, Ill. on Saturday, September 19, 2009. (Photo for The Courier-News by Andrew A. Nelles)

Tuesday, September 15, 2009

Early Mexican Independance Day Celebration


Rebecca Rodrigues, center, 15, celebrates with friends along W. Lawrence Ave. in the Albany Park neighborhood of Chicago, Ill., on Tuesday, September 15, 2009. Hundreds of Albany Park residents celebrated Mexican Independence Day early on Tuesday night along W. Lawrence Ave., which was closed off by Chicago Police at 8PM due to traffic safety concerns.
Anita Bahena, center, 14, celebrates along W. Lawrence Ave. in the Albany Park neighborhood of Chicago, Ill., on Tuesday, September 15, 2009. Hundreds of Albany Park residents celebrated Mexican Independence Day early on Tuesday night along W. Lawrence Ave., which was closed off by Chicago Police at 8PM due to traffic safety concerns.

A family watches people celebrate from their window along W. Lawrence Ave. in the Albany Park neighborhood of Chicago, Ill., on Tuesday, September 15, 2009. Hundreds of Albany Park residents celebrated Mexican Independence Day early on Tuesday night along W. Lawrence Ave., which was closed off by Chicago Police at 8PM due to traffic safety concerns.

Saturday, September 12, 2009

Republican Rally

DuPage Republicans rally on health care reform issues

(Photo for the Tribune by Andrew A. Nelles / September 12, 2009)
Larry Prueter, left, of Bloomingdale, Ill., waves a flag at the beginning of the DuPage County Republican Party Health Care Rally at the Odeum Sports and Expo Center in Villa Park, Ill. Hundreds turned out to listen to Republican Party speakers at the event.

Friday, September 11, 2009

Tiki

Hawaiian artist Johnnie Keoni Durant works on a tiki, representing the spirit of sportsmanship and recreation, to watch over the community as they engage in those activities. (Tribune photo by Andrew A. Nelles / September 7, 2009)

http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/chi-evanston-tiki-hut-11-sep11,0,4407258.story

Monday, September 7, 2009

Harp Tech

George Flores, a harp technician, one of about a dozen in the country, works on regulating a harp at Venus Harps in Chicago, Ill. on Thursday, September 3, 2009. Flores, a former heavy metal singer and guitarist, was paralyzed in a motorcycle accident. (Photo for The Tribune by Andrew A. Nelles)

Link to the story: http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/columnists/chi-trice-07sep07,0,5681079.column

Friday, September 4, 2009

Friday Night Light

Dundee Crown's Mateusz Drozdz (#33) is taken down by Streamwood High School's Matt Woods (#2) during the third quarter at Dundee Crown High School in Carpentersville, Ill. on Friday, September 4, 2009. (Photo for The Courier News by Andrew A. Nelles)

I always love when somebody using a flash is conveniently placed...

Link to the photo gallery: http://www.suburbanchicagonews.com/couriernews/photos/1756071,gallery_dc-streamwood-fb_el090509.photogallery

Wednesday, September 2, 2009

Volleyball Season Opener

Oswego East High School's Hilary Ernst (center) and Brooke Bowman (right) celebrate a point with teammates during the Wolves' three-set victory Tuesday. (Andrew A. Nelles/For The Beacon News)