Patrick Traylor's photoblog
Stan Aron of Chicago strikes a pose on Friday afternoon after participating the tenth annual “Dive for Cover” at Maui Jim Sunglasses on Allen Rd. in Peoria. Aron represented his company, Sharon Healthcare Center, and dove into the 33-degree water in the Maui Jim pond. “We believe in helping the community,” Aron said.
Amazing.
-Pat
A few weeks ago I went along on a bus tour of Ronald Reagan related sites around Illinois to commemorate the 99th anniversary of Reagan’s birth. The tour was led by President Reagan’s eldest son Michael Reagan. We started out at Eureka College, President Reagan’s college home, and then visited his birthplace in Tampico, Ill. and boyhood home in Dixon before ending with a luncheon at Sauk Valley Community College in Dixon. Although at times it felt like following around a politician on the campaign trail, it was a really interesting day and I had a good time making pictures. The story ran this last Sunday so I’m just now getting around to this post. These are a few images from what ran in the paper as well as a few outtakes.
Cheers,
Pat
I covered the IHSA State Wrestling championship matches last weekend at Assembly Hall in Champaign. Here are a few of my favorite shots.
Cheers,
Pat
My roomate Andrea moved out today and took with her literally all of the living room furniture. Pictured here is my other roomate Nafia making the best of it. I’ll be hunting for some sweet stuff at Peoria goodwill/salvation army stores soon.
Cheers,
Pat