Category Archives: Chicago
Day 267: Scott Firefighter Combat Challenge
The SCOTT Firefighter Combat Challenge® annually attracts hundreds of U.S. and Canadian municipal fire departments at more than 25 locations and is now expanding to countries around the world, including New Zealand, Germany, Argentina, Chile, and South Africa. The Challenge … Continue reading
Day 266: Shoot Out
Yesterday was the Blackhawks first preseason home game. In celebration of their first win, with many more to come, I wanted to post a picture that I got from training camp.
Day 265: KC 135
KC 135 Stratotanker Aerial Refueling The Boeing KC-135 Stratotanker’s primary mission is to aerial refuel compatible U.S. Air Force, Navy and Marine Corps aircraft. It also provides refueling support to compatible allied aircraft when required.
Day 264: Looking Upward
A view looking upward at the flags at Navy Pier.
Day 263: A View of the City
A view of the city and Buckingham Fountain.
Day 262: Mirror Image
Thunderbirds fly through the sky in a way that represents a mirror image of the other. The Thunderbirds continue to represent all Airmen across the globe. The Team is made up of over 120 personnel. The primary Thunderbird mission … Continue reading
Day 261: First Base Coach
Robert Eugene Dernier, also known as “Bobby”, was a center fielder for the Philadelphia Phillies and the Chicago Cubs in the 1980s. The fleet-afoot 1984 Gold Glove Award winner was also nicknamed “The Deer” by The Wrigley Faithful. Dernier was the lead-off hitter Cubs’ 1984 N.L. East Championship … Continue reading
Day 260: Jim Cornelison
Jim Cornelison is in his fourth season as the Blackhawks’ full-time National Anthem singer, having made regular appearances singing the anthem at the United Center since 1996. Cornelison, a native of Vienna, Virginia, sang with numerous opera companies before coming … Continue reading
Day 259: Blackhawks Training Camp
Today the start of the Blackhawks 2011-2012 season kicked off with the Blackhawks Training Camp Festival. The sold out festivities started at 8am with practice taking place for the Robert Morris hockey team followed by youth hockey ice time with … Continue reading
Day 258: Open
The open windows at Roosevelt University’s new building downtown.
Showcasing Chicago One Image at a Time 