Visualogue

Homecoming

2013-05-19T05:49:03Z

The Patriot Guard riders line up to honor Air Force Captain Brandon Cyr who was being brought back to Oswego after he was killed in a plane crash in Afghanistan.

Rooftop Garden

2013-05-17T05:25:26Z

Jared Mead is closing the farm to table distance at Rivers Edge Cafe in Downtown Aurora. Mead, an employee at the cafe, designed, built and planted six garden boxes on the roof of the neighboring building with the help of friend and co-worker Reese Boyd. The pair plan to use the vegetables they harvest in a few of the dishes at the cafe.

National Day of Prayer

2013-05-03T21:00:41Z

Yesterday was the National Day of Prayer and residents in Aurora celebrated with the Aurora Christian Ministry Network by walking across town, stopping at various schools, city blocks and police stations along the way to pray for those they thought needed it.

Helping Heros

2013-05-01T20:19:48Z

A little while ago I had the honor of following Craig and his son Matt Steichen to a Chicago Blackhawks game against the Detroit Red Wings. The Steichen's have garnered national attention for their all 32 in 17 campaign bringing wounded warriors to professional athletic events around the country.
What really struck me about the pair was not only their love of the games, but their true pride in being able to give back to these heros.
I tagged along with the Steichen's and two vets, Marine Sargent Paul Ruiz and Army Sargent Jason Wilson who were on the ice during the national anthem and were recognized again in the third period for their service.

Flooding in Aurora

2013-04-29T15:54:21Z

Last weeks big story remained the flooding around the Midwest. I spent most of my days searching for people pumping out or sandbagging what they could to protect their home. Luckily the rain and the water subsided and the cleanup could begin.

Marriage Equality Rally in Downtown Aurora

2013-04-29T14:31:22Z

Ozzie T. Cougar

2013-04-10T18:23:05Z

Cougars Media Day

2013-04-02T22:27:42Z

The Kane County Cougars hosted members of the media today to photograph and interview their team for the 2013 season that marks the beginning of their new affiliation with the Chicago Cubs.

Way of the Cross

2013-03-29T21:10:09Z

It's a tradition on the east side of Aurora for Sacred Heart Church to put on it's living Way of the Cross celebration on Good Friday.
Luckily this year they had a beautiful day for it and had hundreds turn out to walk with them.

Pink Hat

2013-03-27T17:26:55Z

Volunteers at the Naperville Loaves and Fishes food pantry sported an Easter theme to greet shoppers this morning.

Head Room

2013-03-14T17:34:54Z

Shooting in the same venue time after time presents a challenge because you always want to find a new angle or fresh perspective. The Naperville Municipal building is a location I've shot at many times and always struggle to find a new way to photograph it. These were my favorites from my trip there last night covering a forum for City Council candidates hosted by the Homeowners Confederation.

West Aurora Falls to Proviso East

2013-03-13T16:56:05Z

For the second year in a row, West Aurora fell to Proviso East at the Hinsdale Central supersectional.

After coming out strong in the first half, Proviso turned it up in the third quarter which lead to a 62-52 win over West.

Twilight Author comes to Naperville

2013-03-12T21:09:49Z

Author of the Twilight series, Stephanie Meyer, made a stop at Anderson's Bookshop in downtown Naperville as she signed copies of her new book, The Host.

West Aurora Fashion

2013-03-12T21:04:35Z

Each year students in the Fashion Merchandising class at West Aurora High School get the chance to put on a fashion show. I spent a class with them as they prepped their outfits for the show the following night.

Playoff Season

2013-03-07T00:15:05Z

It's basketball playoff season here in the Fox Valley and I spent the last week at Benet Academy in Lisle photographing the Regional Playoffs there. There were some good games and some blowouts, but in the end, Benet won their own tournament and took a step closer to state.
Here are my favorites from the week.