First Weekend of Football

South Elgin High School's Bradley Birchfield (#7) shakes off Marmion's Nick Scoliere (#3) during the first quarter at Millennium Field in Streamwood, Ill. on Saturday, August 29, 2009. South Elgin defeated Marmion 24-14. (Photo for the Courier News by Andrew A. Nelles)

Link to Photo Gallery: http://www.suburbanchicagonews.com/couriernews/photos/1743042,gallery_marmion-se-fb_el082909.photogallery

Foggy Game

Dundee-Crown's Brandon Stone (left) and Miles Adkins (right) take down Elgin High School's Jordan Dean after Dean catches the ball during the first quarter at Elgin High School in Elgin on Friday. (Andrew A. Nelles/For The Courier-News)

Link to photo gallery: http://www.suburbanchicagonews.com/couriernews/photos/1742091,gallery_elgin-dc_el082909.photogallery

Pre-surgery tours

Laila Sivels, 6, holds hands with relatives while touring the surgical facilities in Children's Memorial Hospital in Chicago. After using a stethoscope, Laila said, "That was fun." (Photo for the Tribune by Andrew A. Nelles / August 15, 2009)

Link to story: http://www.chicagotribune.com/health/chi-presurgery-city-zoneaug26,0,6294109.story

Glamorama

Ne-Yo performs during Glamorama sporting a look from the Alfani Red line. (Andrew A. Nelles, Chicago Tribune / August 21, 2009)

A model sporting a Max Mara coat in a huge houndstooth check takes the runway at Glamorama. (Andrew A. Nelles, Chicago Tribune / August 21, 2009)

The full story and Photo-gallery can be found at this link
http://www.chicagotribune.com/shopping/chi-glamorama_reviewaug22,0,3765773.story

Another Football Preview Portrait

Hampshire High School's Cooper Smith poses in the stands at Hampshire High School in Hampshire, Ill. on Friday, August 21, 2009. (Photo for The Courier-News by Andrew A. Nelles)

Football Portrait

South Elgin Storm linebacker Sean Kolber at South Elgin High School in South Elgin, Ill., on Monday, August 17, 2009. (Photo for The Courier News by Andrew A. Nelles)

Had some fun testing out some new Pocket Wizards on this shoot, finally got a set. For those who are interested this was lit with 2 Canon 580EXII's, one going into a medium (or is it a large?) Chimera Soft Box.

Summer Football

McHenry's Christopher Walter (87) advances while being trailed by Northern Illinois' Jasen Wright (52) during the first quarter at Jacobs High School in Algonquin, Ill. on Saturday, August 8, 2009. (Photo for The Courier-News by Andrew A. Nelles)

Heat

Manuel Saguilan and Diego Saguilan, 3, of Elgin, Ill., cool off in the fountain at Festival Park in Elgin, Ill. on Saturday, August 8, 2009. Temperatures had reached the upper 80's by the early afternoon on Saturday. (Photo for The Courier-News by Andrew A. Nelles)

Blago sings!

Former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich gestures as he performs an Elvis song on stage at a paid appearance at Optimus for the company's 14th annual block party. (For the Chicago Tribune / Andrew A. Nelles)

And a link to the story: http://www.chicagobreakingnews.com/2009/08/blagojevich-shakes-rattles-rolls-as-party-pro.html

I can't even begin to explain how strange this was....

80-lead ECG

Research coordinator Korosh Sharain (right) places a new 80-lead ECG vest on patient William Burnham, 62, who had been experiencing chest pain at St. Francis Hospital in Evanston. (Photo for the Tribune by Andrew A. Nelles / July 31, 2009)

Article HERE http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/chi-health-ecg-machine-05-aug05,0,5607559.story

Bartlett's Night Out

Jenna Gargula, 7, moves through an inflatable obstacle course, part of National Night Out activities at Jensen Pavilion in Bartlett, Ill., on Friday, July 31, 2009. Dozens turned out for the national night out activities. (Photo for The Courier News by Andrew A. Nelles)

Baseball

Waubonsie catcher Eric Josupait (#21) tags out St. Rita's Kyle Stearns (#3) at home plate during the fifth inning of the Wednesday, July 29, 2009 game held at North Central College in Naperville, Ill. Waubonsie was defeated by St. Rita 5-6. (Photo for the Beacon News by Andrew A. Nelles)

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)