Recent Work Through 7-23-15

Here's a quick post on some of my recent work, some PGA, MLB, NASCAR and UFC, acronyms galore! It was nice to be working on something other than the heavy load of baseball, hopefully I'll be able to get some more PGA or NASCAR when they're back in town in September since I'm out of town shooting the Cap Ripken World Series instead of being in Chicago for some UFC action.

SILVIS, IL - JULY 11:  Jordan Spieth celebrates after hitting a birdie on the18th hole during the third round of the John Deere Classic held at TPC Deere Run on July 11, 2015 in Silvis, Illinois.  (Photo by Jon Durr/Getty Images)

CHICAGO, IL - JULY 07: Dallas Beeler #32 of the Chicago Cubs pitches against the St. Louis Cardinals during the second inning during game two of a double header at Wrigley Field on July 7, 2015 in Chicago, Illinois.  (Photo by Jon Durr/Getty Images)

JOLIET, IL - JULY 15: Alex Bowman, driver of the #23 Dr Pepper/Burger King Toyota, drives on the track during NASCAR Sprint Series testing at Chicagoland Speedway on July 15, 2015 in Joliet, Illinois.  (Photo by Jon Durr/Getty Images)

SILVIS, IL - JULY 12:  Will Wilcox celebrates with his caddie Kevin Ensor after hitting an eagle on the first hole  during the final round of the John Deere Classic held at TPC Deere Run on July 12, 2015 in Silvis, Illinois.  (Photo by Jon Durr/Getty Images) 

SILVIS, IL - JULY 12:  Zach Johnson reacts after missing a birdie putt on the 18th hole during the final round of the John Deere Classic held at TPC Deere Run on July 12, 2015 in Silvis, Illinois.  (Photo by Jon Durr/Getty Images)

CHICAGO, IL - JULY 23:  UFC bantamweight champion TJ Dillashaw  during UFC Fight Night: Open Workouts at UFC Gym River North on July 23, 2015 in Chicago, Illinois.  (Photo by Jon Durr/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)

CHICAGO, IL - JULY 07:  Dexter Fowler #24 of the Chicago Cubs is unable to make a catch against the St. Louis Cardinals during the ninth inning during game two of a double header at Wrigley Field on July 7, 2015 in Chicago, Illinois.  (Photo by Jon Durr/Getty Images) 

JOLIET, IL - JULY 15: Sam Hornish Jr., driver of the #9 Twisted Tea/Medallion Ford, in the garage area during NASCAR Sprint Series testing at Chicagoland Speedway on July 15, 2015 in Joliet, Illinois.  (Photo by Jon Durr/Getty Images) 

SILVIS, IL - JULY 12:  Jordan Spieth takes a shot off of the cart path on the first hole during the final round of the John Deere Classic held at TPC Deere Run on July 12, 2015 in Silvis, Illinois.  (Photo by Jon Durr/Getty Images)

CHICAGO, IL - JULY 23:  UFC No. 1 bantamweight contender Renan Barao during UFC Fight Night: Open Workouts at UFC Gym River North on July 23, 2015 in Chicago, Illinois.  (Photo by Jon Durr/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) 

CHICAGO, IL - JULY 07:  Mark Reynolds #12 of the St. Louis Cardinals tags out Chris Denorfia #15 of the Chicago Cubs at third base during the third inning during game two of a double header at Wrigley Field on July 7, 2015 in Chicago, Illinois.  (Photo by Jon Durr/Getty Images)

SILVIS, IL - JULY 12: Jordan Spieth (L) pats the back of Tom Gillis while walking off the 18th green to begin the second playoff hole during the final round of the John Deere Classic held at TPC Deere Run on July 12, 2015 in Silvis, Illinois.  (Photo by Jon Durr/Getty Images)

CHICAGO, IL - JULY 07:  Mark Reynolds #12 of the St. Louis Cardinals slides safely into first base as Anthony Rizzo #44 of the Chicago Cubs applies the tag on a pickoff attempt by Taylor Teagarden #27 (not pictured) during the sixth inning during game two of a double header at Wrigley Field on July 7, 2015 in Chicago, Illinois.  (Photo by Jon Durr/Getty Images) 

SILVIS, IL - JULY 10:  Daniel Summerhays celebrates after making a birdie on the 18th hole during the second round of the John Deere Classic held at TPC Deere Run on July 10, 2015 in Silvis, Illinois.  (Photo by Jon Durr/Getty Images)

SILVIS, IL - JULY 10:  Retief Goosen of South Africa takes a shot on the first fairway during the second round of the John Deere Classic held at TPC Deere Run on July 10, 2015 in Silvis, Illinois.  (Photo by Jon Durr/Getty Images) 

CHICAGO, IL - JULY 23:  UFC bantamweight champion TJ Dillashaw with workout partner Danny Castillo (white shirt) during UFC Fight Night: Open Workouts at UFC Gym River North on July 23, 2015 in Chicago, Illinois.  (Photo by Jon Durr/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)

SILVIS, IL - JULY 11: Daniel Summerhays takes a shot in the rough behind a tree on the first hole during the third round of the John Deere Classic held at TPC Deere Run on July 11, 2015 in Silvis, Illinois.  (Photo by Jon Durr/Getty Images)

SILVIS, IL - JULY 10: Josh Teater celebrates after making a birdie on the 18th hole during the second round of the John Deere Classic held at TPC Deere Run on July 10, 2015 in Silvis, Illinois.  (Photo by Jon Durr/Getty Images) 

JOLIET, IL - JULY 15: Sam Hornish Jr., driver of the #9 Twisted Tea/Medallion Ford, talks with crew in the garage area during NASCAR Sprint Series testing at Chicagoland Speedway on July 15, 2015 in Joliet, Illinois.  (Photo by Jon Durr/Getty Images)

Coal City EF-3 Tornado Damage & Storm Chasing

This year has had its fair share of severe weather in Illinois, Coal City got struck by an EF-3 tornado. On November 17, 2013 they were hit with an EF-2 tornado as well, which is the same storm that hit Washington, Illinois with an EF-4.

I've always had a fascination with severe weather and I've found a new outlet for it with my friend Brian Davidson who is a storm chaser and streams video with SevereStudios.com. I've always had a working knowledge of weather but this year and this year I've definitely gained a lot more. I always keep forgetting to get formally get spotter trained so next year I'll make sure I do that.

Lightning is seen over DeKalb Airport ins DeKalb, Illinois as severe weather moves through the Chicagoland area on July 13, 2015.

COAL CITY, IL - JUNE 23: A view of a flooded street and damaged homes on W Daisy Place on June 23, 2015 after a tornado struck the previous day in Coal City, Illinois.  (Photo by Jon Durr/Getty Images)

COAL CITY, IL - JUNE 23:  The scoreboard at COal City High School's football field is left damaged on June 23, 2015 after a tornado struck the previous day in Coal City, Illinois.  (Photo by Jon Durr/Getty Images) 

COAL CITY, IL - JUNE 23: A view of damage at Coaler Drive and Elizabeth Drive on June 23, 2015 after a tornado struck the previous day in Coal City, Illinois.  (Photo by Jon Durr/Getty Images) 

A storm front moves over I-88 near Maple Rock, Illinois as severe weather moves through the Chicagoland area on July 13, 2015.

COAL CITY, IL - JUNE 23: A car is stuck under a collapsed garage on Coaler Drive on June 23, 2015 after a tornado struck the previous day in Coal City, Illinois.  (Photo by Jon Durr/Getty Images)

COAL CITY, IL - JUNE 23: Lighting strikes outside of Joliet, Illinois from a tornadic supercell that produced a tornado that struck Coral City on June 22, 2015 in Joliet, Illinois.  (Photo by Jon Durr/Getty Images)

COAL CITY, IL - JUNE 23:  Bryan Phelan of Coral City talks on the phone outside of his home and damaged vehicle on W Daisy Place on June 23, 2015 after a tornado struck the previous day in Coal City, Illinois.  (Photo by Jon Durr/Getty Images)

COAL CITY, IL - JUNE 23: Gezim Bakiu of the Coal City Mantanence Department worrks to unclog a drain on W Daisy Place on June 23, 2015 after a tornado struck the previous day in Coal City, Illinois.  (Photo by Jon Durr/Getty Images)

A tornado warned thunderstorm moves through the area in southern Iowa on June 24, 2015.

COAL CITY, IL - JUNE 23:  A view of damage on Coaler Drive on June 23, 2015 after a tornado struck the previous day in Coal City, Illinois.  (Photo by Jon Durr/Getty Images)

Storm chasers Jesse Riley (L) and Brian Davidson plan their approach for the day for severe weather in southern Iowa while parked at a gas station in Creston, Iowa on June 24, 2015.

Storm chasers Jesse Riley (R) and Brian Davidson laugh as they plan their approach for the day for severe weather in southern Iowa while parked at a gas station in Creston, Iowa on June 24, 2015.

A storm front moves over I-88 near Maple Rock, Illinois as severe weather moves through the Chicagoland area on July 13, 2015.

Chicago Blackhawks Win the Stanley Cup

I am nearly a month late on this post, the Chicago Blackhawks had their parade and rally on June 18th after winning the 2015 Stanley Cup. I was able to squeeze my way into Sluggers World Class Sports Bar just outside of Wrigley Field. I definitely was cheating with the radio I was listening to which was a good 10-15 seconds ahead of what everyone in the bar saw. That gave a nice heads up when there would be a good a goal. It was fun tag teaming the bar with my friend Ting Shen and Christian K. Lee, the AP intern in Chicago.

CHICAGO, IL - JUNE 15:  Fans celebrate the Chicago Blackhawks winning the 2015 Stanley Cup at Sluggers World Class Sports Bar on June 15, 2015 in Chicago, Illinois.  (Photo by Jon Durr/Getty Images)

CHICAGO, IL - JUNE 15:  A fan celebrates the Chicago Blackhawks winning the 2015 Stanley Cup while on the shoulders of another person at the intersection of Addison St. and Clark St. on June 15, 2015 in Chicago, Illinois.  (Photo by Jon Durr/Getty Images)

CHICAGO, IL - JUNE 15: Kimberly Garner (L), Kara Christopher (C) and Jena Didier (R), all of Chicago, react to a play during Game Six of the NHL 2015 Stanley Cup Final at Sluggers World Class Sports Baron June 15, 2015 in Chicago, Illinois.  (Photo by Jon Durr/Getty Images)

CHICAGO, IL - JUNE 15:  Fans celebrate the Chicago Blackhawks winning the 2015 Stanley Cup outside of Wrigley Field on June 15, 2015 in Chicago, Illinois.  (Photo by Jon Durr/Getty Images)

CHICAGO, IL - JUNE 15:  Fans celebrate the Chicago Blackhawks winning the 2015 Stanley Cup in front of at Sluggers World Class Sports Bar on June 15, 2015 in Chicago, Illinois.  (Photo by Jon Durr/Getty Images)

CHICAGO, IL - JUNE 15: Jenna Didier of Chicago celebrates a goal during Game Six of the NHL 2015 Stanley Cup Final at Sluggers at Sluggers World Class Sports Bar on June 15, 2015 in Chicago, Illinois.  (Photo by Jon Durr/Getty Images)

CHICAGO, IL - JUNE 15:  A fan celebrates the Chicago Blackhawks winning the 2015 Stanley Cup while on the shoulders of another person at the intersection of Addison St. and Clark St. on June 15, 2015 in Chicago, Illinois.  (Photo by Jon Durr/Getty Images)

CHICAGO, IL - JUNE 21:  The Stanley Cup is paraded around U.S. Cellular Field during the game between the Chicago White Sox and the Texas Rangers on June 21, 2015 in Chicago, Illinois.  (Photo by Jon Durr/Getty Images)

Jun 18, 2015; Chicago, IL, USA; The Chicago Blackhawks parade makes its way east on Monroe during the 2015 Stanley Cup championship parade and rally at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Jon Durr-USA TODAY Sports

Jun 18, 2015; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Blackhawks right wing Patrick Kane (88) gives a thumbs up to the crowd during the 2015 Stanley Cup championship parade and rally at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Jon Durr-USA TODAY Sports

Recent Work Through 6-20-15

As you can see by the title of this post, I'm way behind on posting updates. While the Stanley Cup Final was being played at the United Center, I was on MLB duty since everyone was over there covering the Blackhawks. It was a lot of fun shooting baseball for 6/7 days during that week. This was a nice warmup for when I work at the Cal Ripken World Series at the end of July.

CHICAGO, IL - JUNE 18:  Gordon Beckham #15 of the Chicago White Sox tags out Starling Marte #6 of the Pittsburgh Pirates on an attempt to steal second base during the first inning at U.S. Cellular Field on June 18, 2015 in Chicago, Illinois.  (Photo by Jon Durr/Getty Images)

CHICAGO, IL - JUNE 10: Jose Quintana #62 of the Chicago White Sox pitches against George Springer #4 of the Houston Astros during the fourth inning at U.S. Cellular Field on June 10, 2015 in Chicago, Illinois.  (Photo by Jon Durr/Getty Images)

CHICAGO, IL - JUNE 13:  Jason Motte #30 of the Chicago Cubs dumps water on Starlin Castro #13 after he hit a walkoff one run RBI single against the Cincinnati Reds at Wrigley Field on June 13, 2015 in Chicago, Illinois. The Chicago Cubs won 4-3.  (Photo by Jon Durr/Getty Images)

CHICAGO, IL - JUNE 11:  Nate Adcock #58 of the Cincinnati Reds reacts after giving up a double to Chris Coghlan #8 of the Chicago Cubs (not pictured) during the seventh inning at Wrigley Field on June 11, 2015 in Chicago, Illinois.  (Photo by Jon Durr/Getty Images) 

CHICAGO, IL - JUNE 9: Carlos Correa #1 of the Houston Astros gets water splashed in his face by a teammate after hitting a two run home run against the Chicago White Sox during the ninth inning, his first home run in the Major League on June 9, 2015 at U.S. Cellular Field in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jon Durr/Getty Images) 

CHICAGO, IL - JUNE 14: Starlin Castro #13 of the Chicago Cubs hides in his shirt after grounding out against the Cincinnati Reds during the eighth inning at Wrigley Field on June 14, 2015 in Chicago, Illinois.  (Photo by Jon Durr/Getty Images)

CHICAGO, IL - JUNE 9: Adam Eaton #1 of the Chicago White Sox and Alexei Ramirez #10 celebrate their win against the Houston Astros on June 9, 2015 at U.S. Cellular Field in Chicago, Illinois. The Chicago White Sox won 4-2. (Photo by Jon Durr/Getty Images)

CHICAGO, IL - JUNE 14: Jason Motte #30 of the Chicago Cubs celebrates after the third out against the Cincinnati Reds during the ninth inning with the bases loaded at Wrigley Field on June 14, 2015 in Chicago, Illinois.  (Photo by Jon Durr/Getty Images)

CHICAGO, IL - JUNE 11:  Brayan Pena #29 of the Cincinnati Reds at bat against the Chicago Cubs during the third inning at Wrigley Field on June 11, 2015 in Chicago, Illinois.  (Photo by Jon Durr/Getty Images)

CHICAGO, IL - JUNE 13: Anthony Rizzo #44 of the Chicago Cubs reacts after hitting into a double play against the Cincinnati Reds during the eighth inning at Wrigley Field on June 13, 2015 in Chicago, Illinois. The Chicago Cubs won 4-3. (Photo by Jon Durr/Getty Images)

CHICAGO, IL - JUNE 10: Geovany Soto #58 of the Chicago White Sox hugs David Robertson #30 after their win over the Houston Astros at U.S. Cellular Field on June 10, 2015 in Chicago, Illinois. The Chicago White Sox won 4-1.  (Photo by Jon Durr/Getty Images)

CHICAGO, IL - JUNE 11:  Jay Bruce #32 of the Cincinnati Reds makes a catch for an out against the Chicago Cubs during the sixth inning at Wrigley Field on June 11, 2015 in Chicago, Illinois. The Chicago Cubs won 6-3.  (Photo by Jon Durr/Getty Images)

CHICAGO, IL - JUNE 11: Kris Negron #17 of the Cincinnati Reds throws to first base from center field during the seventh inning against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on June 11, 2015 in Chicago, Illinois. The Chicago Cubs won 6-3. (Photo by Jon Durr/Getty Images)

CHICAGO, IL - JUNE 14: Addison Russell #22 of the Chicago Cubs is safe at first base as Joey Votto #19 of the Cincinnati Reds takes the throw during the fifth inning at Wrigley Field on June 14, 2015 in Chicago, Illinois.  (Photo by Jon Durr/Getty Images)

CHICAGO, IL - JUNE 13: Starlin Castro #13 of the Chicago Cubs throws to first base for the out against the Cincinnati Reds during the seventh inning at Wrigley Field on June 13, 2015 in Chicago, Illinois.  (Photo by Jon Durr/Getty Images)

CHICAGO, IL - JUNE 13:  Mike Baxter #29 of the Chicago Cubs slides through Kris Negron #17 of the Cincinnati Reds as he makes a double play during the seventh inning at Wrigley Field on June 13, 2015 in Chicago, Illinois.  (Photo by Jon Durr/Getty Images)

CHICAGO, IL - JUNE 14:  David Ross #3 of the Chicago Cubs tags out Brandon Phillips #4 of the Cincinnati Reds at home plate during the sixth inning at Wrigley Field on June 14, 2015 in Chicago, Illinois.  (Photo by Jon Durr/Getty Images)

CHICAGO, IL - JUNE 8: Fans react after the bat of Tyler Flowers #21 of the Chicago White Sox (not pictured) flies into the stands during the game between the Chicago White Sox and the Houston Astros on June 8, 2015 at U.S. Cellular Field in Chicago, Illinois. The Chicago White Sox won 3-1. (Photo by Jon Durr/Getty Images)