Home School Prom

Amanda Keen, center, 17, of Crystal Lake, dances at a home-school prom at the Randall Oaks Golf Club in West Dundee. (Photo for the Tribune by Andrew A. Nelles / April 23, 2010)

Story: http://www.chicagotribune.com/features/happynews/ct-x-home-school-prom-20100428,0,5839726.story

Larkin vs. St. Charles North Baseball

St. Charles North's Ryan Richardson safely makes it to first as Larkin's Shane Glasgow makes a catch during the first inning at St. Charles North High School in St. Charles, Ill., on Monday, April 26, 2010. (Andrew A. Nelles / Photo for The Courier-News)

Story: http://www.suburbanchicagonews.com/couriernews/sports/2204224,3_2_EL27_SCN_S1-100427.article

St. Eds Softball

St. Edward's Maddie Kerr prepares to throw to first base for an assist during the Green Wave's tournament Saturday at the Elgin Sports Complex. (Andrew A. Nelles | for the Courier-News)

Story: http://www.suburbanchicagonews.com/couriernews/sports/2171106,3_2_EL18_STED_S1-100418.article

Spelling Bee

Maurvez Wilson, 10, poses with his 1st place trophy after the Beat the Street Spelling Bee at Austin Town Hall in Chicago, Ill., on Saturday, April 10, 2010. (Andrew A. Nelles / Photo for AustinTalks.org)

Story: http://austintalks.org/2010/04/spelling-bee-sets-austin-town-hall-abuzz/

Atoms For Peace

Atoms for Peace, including Thom Yorke, perform at the Aragon Ballroom in Chicago, Ill., on Saturday, April 10, 2010. (Andrew A. Nelles/ For The Chicago Tribune)
Atoms for Peace, including Thom Yorke, left, and Flea, right, perform at the Aragon Ballroom in Chicago, Ill., on Saturday, April 10, 2010. (Andrew A. Nelles/ For The Chicago Tribune)

Elton john

Elton John, left, and partner David Furnish attend the opening night of Billy Elliot at the Ford Center for the Performing Arts in Chicago, Ill., on Sunday, April 11, 2010. (Andrew A. Nelles/ For The Chicago Tribune)

Story: http://leisureblogs.chicagotribune.com/about-last-night/2010/04/elton-john-attends-chicago-opening-of-billy-elliot-the-musical-.html

Sen. Durbin

Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.,) left, attends a meeting regarding home foreclosures, at the Neighborhood Housing Services office in Elgin, Ill., on Tuesday, March 30, 2010.

Tech notes: Leica M6TTL/CV 35mm 2.5 lens/Tri-X rated at asa 800 developed in Acufine

I picked up a Leica last week and have been shooting/developing film for the first time in awhile. I really missed developing negs.

South Elgin vs. Dundee-Crown

South Elgin's Robbie Green safely slides into second base as Dundee-Crown's Steve Schwartz makes a late catch. (Andrew A. Nelles/For the Courier-News)


South Elgin's Andrew Buddle pitches against Dundee-Crown. (Andrew A. Nelles/For the Courier-News)


South Elgin's Nathan Halas (27) hands off to Jake Toppel during a double play against Dundee-Crown. (Andrew A. Nelles/For the Courier-News)

Gallery: http://yourseason.suntimes.com/baseball/2136244,040110dundee-gal.photogallery

Chicago Force

More: http://www.chicagonow.com/blogs/redeye/2010/04/chicago-force-womens-football-pics.html