Photography

Photos and picture galleries covering the Chicago area’s biggest stories and events.

How we photographed the new Nutella Peanut flavor being made

By Tyler Pasciak LaRiviere

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Tarell Alvin McCraney, playwright and Steppenwolf Theatre Ensemble member, at the Steppenwolf Theatre at 1650 N Halsted St in Lincoln Park, Thursday, April 9, 2026. Windfall written by Tarell McCraney will debut at the Steppenwolf Theatre.

How we photographed Oscar-winning Tarell Alvin McCraney

By Anthony Vazquez

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Devotees participate in the 49th annual “Via Crucis: Living Way of the Cross," a reenactment retraces the journey of Jesus Christ leading to his crucifixion, in Pilsen on Good Friday, April 3.

How we photographed Pilsen's annual reenactment of Jesus' crucifixion on Good Friday

By Candace Dane Chambers

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People jump into Lake Michigan as temperatures get up to the 70s in the Chicago area on Monday.

How we photographed lake jumpers on a warm Chicago day

By Tyler Pasciak LaRiviere

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Benjamin Mireles (left) learns bicycle skills and safety tips Monday from the All Kids Bike program at Sidney Sawyer Elementary School in Gage Park.

Kindergartners learn to bike on new wheels at Chicago elementary school

By Minju Park | WBEZ and Candace Dane Chambers

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U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents stand guard at O’Hare International Airport

How we photographed ICE agents working at O'Hare Airport

By Anthony Vazquez

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Chris Perzee, 50, of Streator, dresses as Wolverine on Friday at the Chicago Comic and Entertainment Expo, known as C2E2, at McCormick Place.

Standout costumes we saw on Day 1 of C2E2 2026

By Ashlee Rezin

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How we photographed first responders honoring fallen firefighter Michael Altman

By Pat Nabong

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Obituaries

Karen Glaser, whose underwater photography captured manatees, sharks and more, dies at 71

She kicked off her underwater photography career at Chicago area parks and pools.

By Mitch Dudek

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How we photographed the final funeral service for Rev. Jesse Jackson

By Candace Dane Chambers

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Dancers from Trinity Irish Dance Academy perform for students and staff at Prussing Elementary School in Portage Park on the Northwest Side, Friday, March 13, 2026.

Trinity dancers delight as St. Patrick's Day nears

By Sun-Times staff

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How we photographed thousands gathered for viewing of Rev. Jesse Jackson

By Ashlee Rezin

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How we photographed the impact of Rev. Jesse Jackson's death

By Giacomo Cain

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Days after his 81st birthday, Rev. Jesse Jackson sits at his desk at the Rainbow PUSH Coalition at 930 E. 50th St. on the South Side, Tuesday morning, Oct. 11, 2022.

Photos: Jesse Jackson through the years

By Sun-Times staff

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How we photographed the parents whose child said he had to participate in a slavery reenactment at school

By Candace Dane Chambers

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Marimar Martinez stands in the Chicago Public Media lobby at Navy Pier, Sunday, Feb. 01, 2026. Martinez survived five gunshots from a Border Patrol agent in Chicago last fall.

How we photographed the woman whom Border Patrol shot five times

By Candace Dane Chambers

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How we photographed a man at the helm of the art world

By Anthony Vazquez

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A self-portrait by Peter Bella.

Obituaries

Peter Bella, Chicago police officer turned street photographer, dies at 72

Mr. Bella paired the observant eye of a cop with an unbridled curiosity to find his subjects as a street photographer.

By Mitch Dudek

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How we photographed a bison herd near Chicago

By Pat Nabong

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15 stunning photos of icy Lake Michigan in Chicago’s deep freeze

By Vanessa Lopez and Tyler Pasciak LaRiviere

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