Former President Donald Trump shakes hands with supporters as he exits the Fiserv Forum during the second day of the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Wis., Tuesday, July 16, 2024.
Samuel Brown gives a free haircut to Darren Johnson, his first client of the day, at a Haircuts for Humane event at Danny’s Barber & Beauty Salon in Chicago, Ill., Monday, March 6, 2023. Brown provides free haircuts to those in need as part of the event.
Rallygoers stand together in the cold with signs and candles outside Saints Volodymyr and Ohla Ukrainian Catholic Church to protest Russian attacks in Chicago, Ill., Friday, Feb. 24, 2023. The rally was held in solidarity with Ukraine amidst the ongoing conflict.
A man wearing a hat with President Donald Trump’s campaign slogan "Make America Great Again" stands at Rebar on the second floor of Trump Tower on Election Night in Chicago, Ill., Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024. Supporters gathered in the restaurant to watch the election results.
Former presidential candidate and longest-serving independent in Congress, Sen. Bernie Sanders, greets the crowd at his rally in Kaukauna, Wis., Thursday, June 28, 2024. Sanders spoke to supporters during the event ahead of the upcoming election.
Lajuana Lampkins, mother of Prince Akbar, becomes tearful while discussing her son’s writing and how his life was tragically cut short. Lampkins is releasing The Collected Works of Prince Akbar AKA Jus Rhymz, a collection of Akbar’s poems, letters, and essays. Akbar, a talented poet and writer, was shot and killed by Calumet City police in 2010.
Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris surprises President Joe Biden as he concludes his speech about the importance of democracy in the U.S. and endorses Harris on the first day of the Democratic National Convention at the United Center in Chicago, Ill., Monday, Aug. 19, 2024.
A little girl looks down at notes and flowers left at a memorial during a vigil in downtown Highland Park, Ill., Thursday, July 15, 2022. The community gathered to honor victims of a recent tragedy.
A silhouetted child fishes on Lake Michigan near the Adler Planetarium in Chicago, Ill., Tuesday, June 14, 2022, at sunset, one of the hottest days of the summer, with temperatures reaching 104° Fahrenheit.
Junior fashion studies major Natalia Teran sets up her work station at the Fashion Lab located at 623 S. Wabash Ave. in Chicago, Ill., Thursday, Feb. 22, 2024. Students are concerned about a potential decrease in hours due to the college’s financial deficit.
Kids participate in the Lunar New Year parade as snow falls near the Argyle Red Line stop in Chicago, Ill., Saturday, Jan. 28, 2023. The parade marked the Year of the Rabbit in the city’s annual celebration of the Lunar New Year.
Kenza Dali (10) of San Diego Wave FC and Ally Schlegel (34) of Chicago Stars battle for the ball during an NWSL match between the Chicago Stars and San Diego Wave at SeatGeek Stadium in Bridgeview, Ill., Saturday, April 26, 2025.
Mundelein’s Taylor Pyke (3) slides into home plate during their game against Warren Township High School at Mundelein High School in Mundelein, Ill., Wednesday, April 16, 2025.
Cassandra Greer-Lee, an avid fighter for justice and the freedom of people, addresses the crowd at Federal Plaza in Chicago, Ill., Monday, Jan. 30, 2023, while holding a photo of her late husband, Nickolas Lee, who died of COVID-19 on Easter Sunday, April 17, 2020, while incarcerated at Cook County Jail. Lee’s death and his wife’s advocacy highlight calls for better treatment of prisoners.
Shari Moscinski sorts through her belongings on Sunday, July 8, 2024, after flash flooding on July 5, 2024, in her basement on Viola St. in Appleton, Wis. About 90% of the items, including heirlooms from generations of her family, were damaged and discarded. Moscinski, a retired teacher, reflected on the loss of precious mementos.
Water-filled storage boxes are cleared out on Sunday, July 8, 2024, after flash flooding on July 5, 2024, on Viola St. in Appleton, Wis. Homeowner Bjorn Olson spent the day discarding family photos and pieces of furniture built by his father-in-law, all damaged by the flood.
Kids play outside on the street during a 'Sundays on State St.' event in Chicago, Ill., Sunday, Sept. 5, 2021, where people were able to enjoy each other's company as social distancing policies began to change. Attendees were still required to social distance and wear masks due to ongoing COVID-19 precautions.
Gabrielle Stone works on a commissioned painting at her studio in the Fine Arts Building in Chicago, Ill. on Oct. 20, 2022. Stone is known for her bold use of color and abstract expressionist style.
Supporters arrive outside the Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C., Monday, Jan. 20, 2025, for the inauguration ceremonies. Many were unable to get inside, had to throw away their belongings, and endured cold temperatures. The official temperature at noon was 27°F with a wind chill of 14°F. Donald Trump takes office for his second term as the 47th president of the United States.
Lincoln-Way Central’s Justin Cobbs (43) charges through Maine West’s players during a Class 7A first-round playoff game at Maine West High School in Des Plaines, Ill., Friday, Nov. 1, 2024.