Recent Work

Adam Disler, left, of Chicago, Ill., and Jay Messar, right, of Milwaukee, Wis., bolt into the water during the Lakeview Polar Bear Club’s annual Polar Plunge at Oak Street Beach in Chicago, Ill., on Saturday, January 26, 2013. | Andrew A. Nelles~Sun-Times Media

Dan Paulsrud from Milwaukee, Wis., holds his son Connor, 3, during SoxFest at the Palmer House Hilton in Chicago, Ill., on Friday, January 25, 2013. | Andrew A. Nelles~Sun-Times Media

Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart speaks to the media at the Cook County Sheriff's Office in Maywood, Ill., on Friday, February 1, 2013. Sheriff Dart provided updated information on the mistaken release of inmate Steven L. Robbins. | Andrew A. Nelles~Sun-Times Media

University of Chicago graduate student Nell Pach jogs during a cold and snowy afternoon on the lakefront trail near E. Oakwood Blvd. in Chicago, Ill., on Saturday, February 2, 2013. | Andrew A. Nelles~Sun-Times Media

Pedestrians walk past a mound of snow on N. Franklin St. during a rainy afternoon in Chicago, Ill., on Thursday, February 7, 2013. | Andrew A. Nelles~Sun-Times Media

Nicole Smith, left, and her sister Laverne Smith, right, speak outside of their home in Chicago, Ill., about their friend Ronnie Chambers, 34, who was fatal shot, on Saturday, January 26, 2013. Chambers had two brothers and a sister who were murdered previously. | Andrew A. Nelles~Sun-Times Media

Chicago Police stand over the body of Devin Common, 28, after a shooting at S Champlain Ave and E 74th St in Chicago, Ill., on Tuesday, January 29, 2013. | Andrew A. Nelles~Sun-Times Media

Cleopatra Pendleton, the mother of Hadiya Pendleton, arrives with her son Nathaniel, right, during visitation for 15-year-old Hadiya Pendleton at Calahan Funeral Home in Chicago, Ill., on Friday, February 8, 2013. | Andrew A. Nelles~Sun-Times Media

A line forms as mourners enter during visitation for 15-year-old Hadiya Pendleton at Calahan Funeral Home in Chicago, Ill., on Friday, February 8, 2013. | Andrew A. Nelles~Sun-Times Media

Tierra Woods, left, 17, and Adriana Keith, right, 16, who both went to school with Hadiya, embrace outside of the visitation for 15-year-old Hadiya Pendleton at Calahan Funeral Home in Chicago, Ill., on Friday, February 8, 2013. | Andrew A. Nelles~Sun-Times Media

Mourners watch as the hearse arrives for the wake for slain 15-year-old King College Prep student Hadiya Pendleton at Greater Harvest Baptist Church in Chicago, Ill., on Saturday, February 9, 2013. | Andrew A. Nelles~Sun-Times Media

Mourners arrive at the wake for slain 15-year-old King College Prep student Hadiya Pendleton at Greater Harvest Baptist Church in Chicago, Ill., on Saturday, February 9, 2013. | Andrew A. Nelles~Sun-Times Media

Chicago police detain a man after a disturbance in the line before the wake for slain 15-year-old King College Prep student Hadiya Pendleton at Greater Harvest Baptist Church in Chicago, Ill., on Saturday, February 9, 2013. | Andrew A. Nelles~Sun-Times Media

First lady Michelle Obama arrives at the wake for slain 15-year-old King College Prep student Hadiya Pendleton at Greater Harvest Baptist Church in Chicago, Ill., on Saturday, February 9, 2013. | Andrew A. Nelles~Sun-Times Media

Joyy Norris, left, comforts Amari Malone, 16, a friend of Hadiya Pendleton, outside of the wake for slain 15-year-old King College Prep student Hadiya Pendleton at Greater Harvest Baptist Church in Chicago, Ill., on Saturday, February 9, 2013. | Andrew A. Nelles~Sun-Times Media

Danyia Bell, left, 16, and Artureana Terrell, right, 16, cry while looking at photos of Hadiya Pendleton during the wake for slain 15-year-old King College Prep student Hadiya Pendleton at Greater Harvest Baptist Church in Chicago, Ill., on Saturday, February 9, 2013. | Andrew A. Nelles~Sun-Times Media

Chicago police watch over as a crowd forms after it was announced there was not room to admit more to the wake and funeral service for slain 15-year-old King College Prep student Hadiya Pendleton at Greater Harvest Baptist Church in Chicago, Ill., on Saturday, February 9, 2013. | Andrew A. Nelles~Sun-Times Media

Cook County State's Attorney Anita Alvarez speaks after the bond hearing for Michael Ward, 18, and Kenneth Williams, 20, charged in the murder of Hadiya Pendleton, at the Cook County Criminal Courts Building in Chicago, Ill., on Tuesday, February 12, 2013. | Andrew A. Nelles~Sun-Times Media

Recent Work

DePaul's Cleveland Melvin (12) fights for control of the ball during the first half at the Allstate Arena in Rosemont, Ill., on Saturday, January 19, 2013. | Andrew A. Nelles~Sun-Times Media

DePaul's Donnavan Kirk (23) dunks during the first half at the Allstate Arena in Rosemont, Ill., on Saturday, January 19, 2013. | Andrew A. Nelles~Sun-Times Media

St. John's JaKarr Sampson (14) hits the floor fighting for the ball with DePaul's Donnavan Kirk (23) and Cleveland Melvin (12) during the first half at the Allstate Arena in Rosemont, Ill., on Saturday, January 19, 2013. | Andrew A. Nelles~Sun-Times Media

DePaul head coach Oliver Purnell during the first half at the Allstate Arena in Rosemont, Ill., on Saturday, January 19, 2013. | Andrew A. Nelles~Sun-Times Media

DePaul hall of famers Terence Greene, left, and Stanley Brundy, right, watch DePaul play St. John's during the second half at the Allstate Arena in Rosemont, Ill., on Saturday, January 19, 2013. | Andrew A. Nelles~Sun-Times Media

Marc Trestman speaks after being introduced as the new head coach of the Chicago Bears at Halas Hall in Lake Forest, Ill., on Thursday, January 17, 2013. | Andrew A. Nelles~Sun-Times Media

Marc Trestman speaks after being introduced as the new head coach of the Chicago Bears at Halas Hall in Lake Forest, Ill., on Thursday, January 17, 2013. | Andrew A. Nelles~Sun-Times Media

Karissa Woienski gives an ice skating lesson to her student Bayaan Al-Hallaq, 4, at Midway Plaisance Ice Rink in Chicago, Ill., on Sunday, January 20, 2013. | Andrew A. Nelles~Sun-Times Media

Recent Work

The Chicago Bulls Joakim Noah battles with the Phoenix Suns Jermaine O'Neal (20) and P.J. Tucker (17) during the first quarter at the United Center in Chicago, Ill., on Saturday, January 12, 2013. | Andrew A. Nelles~Sun-Times Media

The Chicago Bulls Nate Robinson pushes up the court during the first quarter at the United Center in Chicago, Ill., on Saturday, January 12, 2013. | Andrew A. Nelles~Sun-Times Media

The Chicago Bulls Joakim Noah guards the Phoenix Suns Luis Scola during the first quarter at the United Center in Chicago, Ill., on Saturday, January 12, 2013. | Andrew A. Nelles~Sun-Times Media

The Chicago Bulls Kirk Hinrich reacts to a call during the third quarter at the United Center in Chicago, Ill., on Saturday, January 12, 2013. | Andrew A. Nelles~Sun-Times Media

The Phoenix Suns Michael Beasley dunks during the fourth quarter at the United Center in Chicago, Ill., on Saturday, January 12, 2013. | Andrew A. Nelles~Sun-Times Media

Chicago Bulls Derrick Rose exercises on the court before the game at the United Center in Chicago, Ill., on Saturday, January 12, 2013. | Andrew A. Nelles~Sun-Times Media

Gordon Tech wrestler Matthew Lyon suits up before a match at St. Ignatius College Prep in Chicago, Ill., on Friday, January 11, 2013. A temporary restraining order was granted Thursday against the Illinois High School Association allowing him to compete as a fifth year senior. Lyon was diagnosed ADHD and had to repeat his junior year of high school. | Andrew A. Nelles~Sun-Times Media

Gordon Tech wrestler Matthew Lyon warms up at St. Ignatius College Prep in Chicago, Ill., on Friday, January 11, 2013. A temporary restraining order was granted Thursday against the Illinois High School Association allowing him to compete as a fifth year senior. Lyon was diagnosed ADHD and had to repeat his junior year of high school. | Andrew A. Nelles~Sun-Times Media

Gordon Tech wrestler Matthew Lyon prepares to wrestle at St. Ignatius College Prep in Chicago, Ill., on Friday, January 11, 2013. A temporary restraining order was granted Thursday against the Illinois High School Association allowing him to compete as a fifth year senior. Lyon was diagnosed ADHD and had to repeat his junior year of high school. | Andrew A. Nelles~Sun-Times Media

Gordon Tech wrestler Matthew Lyon, top, wrestles Austin High School's Keithen Johnson in the 170lbs class at St. Ignatius College Prep in Chicago, Ill., on Friday, January 11, 2013. A temporary restraining order was granted Thursday against the Illinois High School Association allowing him to compete as a fifth year senior. Lyon was diagnosed ADHD and had to repeat his junior year of high school. | Andrew A. Nelles~Sun-Times Media

Gordon Tech wrestler Matthew Lyon celebrates after winning his first match of the night at St. Ignatius College Prep in Chicago, Ill., on Friday, January 11, 2013. A temporary restraining order was granted Thursday against the Illinois High School Association allowing him to compete as a fifth year senior. Lyon was diagnosed ADHD and had to repeat his junior year of high school. | Andrew A. Nelles~Sun-Times Media

Chicago Police investigate a fatal shooting near E. 71st St. and S. Jeffery Blvd. in Chicago, Ill., on Thursday, January 10, 2013. | Andrew A. Nelles~Sun-Times Media

A jogger runs down the lakefront near Montrose Harbor in Chicago, Ill., on Wednesday, January 9, 2013. | Andrew A. Nelles~Sun-Times Media

Lolita Revita, RN, grab supplies while changing dressings on a pediatric burn patient in the pediatric intensive care unit at John H. Stroger Jr. Hospital in Chicago, Ill., on Thursday, January 3, 2013. | Andrew A. Nelles~Sun-Times Media

Southwest Side Fire

Chicago Firefighters respond to a 4-11 alarm fire at 2441 W. 21st Place in Chicago, Ill., on Saturday, December 29, 2012. | Andrew A. Nelles~Sun-Times Media

Chicago Firefighters respond to a 4-11 alarm fire at 2441 W. 21st Place in Chicago, Ill., on Saturday, December 29, 2012. | Andrew A. Nelles~Sun-Times Media

Chicago Firefighters respond to a 4-11 alarm fire at 2441 W. 21st Place in Chicago, Ill., on Saturday, December 29, 2012. | Andrew A. Nelles~Sun-Times Media

Recent Images

Chicago Police investigate a shooting on the 9400 block of S. Justine St. in Chicago, Ill., on Monday, December 24, 2012. | Andrew A. Nelles~Sun-Times Media

Two cars of a Metra train came off the tracks near 165 N. Canal St. in Chicago, Ill., on Monday, December 24, 2012. | Andrew A. Nelles~Sun-Times Media

Two cars of a Metra train came off the tracks near 165 N. Canal St. in Chicago, Ill., on Monday, December 24, 2012. | Andrew A. Nelles~Sun-Times Media

Rockettes, from left, Morgan Hartley, Kerry Margolin, Addie Elsbecker, and Nirine Brown, greet travelers at O'Hare International Airport's Terminal 2 in Chicago, Ill., on Friday, December 21, 2012. | Andrew A. Nelles~Sun-Times Media

University of Chicago students Adam Kratoska, left, 20, and Jay Feldman, right, 20, from the student run Le Vorris and Vox Circus perform during a the Menorah lighting ceremony at University of Chicago's Bartlett Quad in Chicago, Ill., on Sunday, December 9, 2012. | Andrew A. Nelles~Sun-Times Media

Rick Bayless toasts with a Jamaica-Cactus Fruit (Prickly Pear) Margarita at Frontera Grill in Chicago, Ill., on Tuesday, November 27, 2012. | Andrew A. Nelles~Sun-Times Media

Ruben Rojas, of Burbank, Ill., unloads gifts from his motorcycle trailer at the end of the parade near W. Roscoe St. and N. Western Ave. in Chicago, Ill., on Sunday, December 2, 2012. | Andrew A. Nelles~Sun-Times Media

Travelers at O'Hare International Airport's Terminal 2 in Chicago, Ill., on Friday, December 21, 2012. | Andrew A. Nelles~Sun-Times Media

Tony and Peggy Healy of Woodridge, Ill., who married in August 1962, renew their vows in a group ceremony at The Field Museum in Chicago, Ill., on Saturday, December 1, 2012.  | Andrew A. Nelles~Sun-Times Media

State Sen. Donne Trotter leaves after posting bond at the Cook County Criminal Courts Building in Chicago, Ill., on Thursday, December 6, 2012. | Andrew A. Nelles~Sun-Times Media

State Sen. Donne Trotter speaks before Democratic committeemen slate a candidate for the 2nd Congressional District election at South Suburban College in South Holland, Ill., on Saturday, December 15, 2012. | Andrew A. Nelles~Sun-Times Media

The Heater at Gemini Bistro in Chicago, Ill., on Friday, November 30, 2012. | Andrew A. Nelles~Sun-Times Media

Jabari Parker announces his signing with Duke during a press conference at Simeon Career Academy in Chicago, Ill., on Thursday, December 20, 2012. | Andrew A. Nelles~Sun-Times Media

A bicyclist rides along the lakefront near North Avenue Beach in Chicago, Ill., during a cloudy afternoon with temperatures in the mid 30s on Sunday, December 23, 2012. | Andrew A. Nelles~Sun-Times Media

Protest

Stan Polk, an O'Hare custodian from Chicago, and other O’Hare airport workers conduct a prayer vigil outside of Mayor Rahm Emanuel's residence in Chicago, Ill., on Thursday, November 29, 2012. The group hopes Mayor Rahm Emanuel will reconsider a decision to privatize their jobs. | Andrew A. Nelles~Sun-Times Media

Jesse Padilla, an O'Hare janitor from Chicago, and other O’Hare airport workers conduct a prayer vigil outside of Mayor Rahm Emanuel's residence in Chicago, Ill., on Thursday, November 29, 2012. The group hopes Mayor Rahm Emanuel will reconsider a decision to privatize their jobs. | Andrew A. Nelles~Sun-Times Media