Samara Joy performs with members of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra at the Chicago Symphony Center Tuesday in Chicago. Mayor Brandon Johnson attended the performance.

A coyote walks along railroad tracks near Ping Tom Memorial Park Tuesday in Chicago.

Cubs right fielder Michael Conforto hits a walk-off homer in the ninth to give the Cubs a, 5-4, win against the Reds at Wrigley Field Monday evening in Chicago.

A few photos from the 15th Annual International Jazz Day at the Lyric Opera House Thursday evening in Chicago.

Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band perform at the United Center Wednesday evening in Chicago. The “Land of Hope and Dreams” tour is scheduled for 20 concerts in 16 metro areas and concludes on May 27 in Washington, D.C.

A person walks past flowers and candles outside the 17th District station after police Officer John Bartholomew was fatally shot and another officer was wounded Saturday at Endeavor Health Swedish Hospital Tuesday afternoon in Chicago.

A few photos from the White Sox, 8-7, win against the Angels at Rate Field Monday evening and early Tuesday morning in Chicago.

Dog day at the White Sox

One of my favorite views of Chicago.

Caleb Williams is at the Chicago Red Stars game with Matas Buzelis

Sameer Suhail, the former Chicago medical supply company owner who fled to Dubai shortly before being indicted in a massive scheme to defraud Loretto Hospital, walks outside the Metropolitan Correctional Center after being released Wednesday in Chicago.

Random iPhone frame from the Loop today while on assignment

Had some fog this afternoon

A few photos from the Cubs, 5-1, win over the Phillies at Wrigley Field Monday night in Chicago.

Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong jumps on a ledge to celebrate with fans after scoring off Nico Hoerner’s walk-off sacrifice fly in the tenth inning to give the Cubs a, 2-1, win over the Mets at Wrigley Field Sunday in Chicago.

Michigan players celebrate after defeating UConn, 69-63, in the NCAA title game Monday April 6, 2026, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.

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A few photos from Illinois', 62-71, loss to UConn in the Final Four semifinal match Saturday night at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.

A few of the the Illinois Fighting Illini after a closed practice before their Saturday Final Four semifinal match against UConn at Lucas Oil Stadium Thursday in Indianapolis.

Demonstrators march in the Loop during a “No Kings” rally Saturday in Chicago. The rally was one of several nationwide demonstrations opposing President Donald Trump’s administration.

Demonstrators march in the loop during a “No Kings” rally Saturday in Chicago

The Hives perform at the Salt Shed Thursday evening in Chicago. Chicago is the band’s last stop before playing in Mexico, Germany, France, Italy, and Spain over the summer.

A few from the Chicago Bulls, 139-109, loss to the Toronto Raptors at the United Center Wednesday evening in Chicago.

Evanston Mayor Daniel Biss speaks with suppoters after he won the Democratic nomination to succeed retiring U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky in the 9th Congressional District during an election night watch patry at Double Clutch Brewing Company Tuesday in Evanston.

A few photos from Notre Dame during a funeral service for former football coach Lou Holtz at the Basilica of the Sacred Heart Monday in South Bend, Ind.

Purdue Boilermakers players celebrate after defeating the Michigan Wolverines, 80-72, to win the Big Ten Tournament championship at the United Center Sunday in Chicago.

Homes sit destroyed after a tornado and thunder storms passed through the area the previous day Wednesday morning in Aroma Park

Midway landing view of Chicago.

A few photos from the Bulls, 116-108, loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder at the United Center Tuesday evening in Chicago.

The Indiana capitol has a pretty ceiling too! Kinda looks like the one in Springfield.

A screen displays the votes for SB 27 at the Indiana Statehouse in Indianapolis at the Senate passed a bill that outlines a financial structure for a Chicago Bears stadium in Hammond, Indiana.

Gubernatorial candidates Ted Dabrowski, James Mendrick, and Rick Heidner attend a debate hosted by Paris Schutz at WFLD-Ch. 32 Tuesday in Chicago. Currently there are four top Republican candidates vying to unseat Gov. JB Pritzker, who is seeking a third term.

A few photos from the Chicago White Sox, 5-2, win over the Milwaukee Brewers in a Cactus League game at Camelback Ranch Sunday afternoon in Glendale, Ariz.

A few from the Cubs, 3-2, loss to the Texas Rangers in a Cactus League game at Sloan Park Saturday in Mesa, Ariz.

A few photos from the Chicago Cubs and White Sox first spring training game of the year at Sloan Park Friday afternoon in Mesa, Ariz.

A few photos from the Cubs spring training at Sloan Park Thursday in Mesa, Ariz.

A few photos from the Cubs spring training at Sloan Park Wednesday morning in Mesa, Ariz.

A few photos from practice during Cubs spring training at Sloan Park Tuesday in Mesa, Ariz.

A few portraits from the Cubs photo day during spring training at Sloan Park Tuesday morning in Mesa, Ariz.

A few photos from the first day of the Cubs full-squad workout at spring training in Sloan Park Monday in Mesa, Ariz.

The sun rises before the Cubs first full-squad workout at spring training in Sloan Park Monday morning in Mesa, Ariz.

A coyote walks through the Streeterville neighborhood Monday evening in Chicago.

People cheer while watching Bad Bunny perform during Super Bowl 60 at a Benito bowl watch party at La Bruquena in the Humboldt Park neighborhood Sunday evening in Chicago.

A few photos from the DePaul Blue Demons, 68-56, loss to St. John's Red Storm at Wintrust Arena Tuesday evening in Chicago.

Derrick Rose attends former DePaul and NBA star Rod Strickland’s jersey retirement ceremony during halftime at Wintrust Arena Tuesday in Chicago. During his time at DePaul Strickland competed in three NCAA tournaments and played in the NBA for 17-years.

A few photos from the Chicago Blackhawks, 6-3, win against the San Jose Sharks at the United Center Monday evening in Chicago.

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People attend a vigil for Alex Pretti outside the Jesse Brown VA Medical Center after federal immigration officers shot and killed Pretti, a 37-year-old intensive care unit nurse, in Minneapolis the previous week Wednesday evening in Chicago.

Antonio Porter hugs his lawyer outside Cook County Jail after a judge overturned his conviction for a 2002 murder Tuesday in Chicago. In 2023, Porter filed a motion to have the murder conviction tossed out, arguing in part that an officer who testified at trial was not credible.

A memorial for Alex Pretti sits outside the Jesse Brown VA Medical Center after federal immigration officers shot and killed Pretti, a 37-year-old intensive care unit nurse, in Minneapolis the previous day Sunday in Chicago.