Picture Chicago: 21 captivating photos from the week's headlines
Nov 08, 2024
Illinois State Sen. Celina Villanueva hugs a supporter during an Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights press conference at Casa Michoacán in Little Village, where activists and politicians reacted to the reelection of President Donald Trump, Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024.Ashlee Rezin/Sun-Times
Instead of pointed political messages, Stevie Wonder focused on songs emphasizing love and unity in his Saturday concert at the United Center.Tyler Pasciak LaRiviere/Sun-Times
Police Officer Sergio Aponte (right) holds his award during the Carter Harrison and Lambert Tree award ceremony at City Hall, Monday, Nov. 4, 2024. A group of firefighters and police officers were honored with awards for their work and bravery while on the job.Anthony Vazquez/Sun-Times
Police investigate the scene of a shooting at Navy Pier, Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024. Two men were shot and killed by a former disgruntled employee in one of the loading docks at Navy Pier.Anthony Vazquez/Sun-Times
A woman helps children walk under police tape as Chicago police work the scene where two people were shot, including a 9-year-old girl who suffered a graze wound to the calf, in the 5100 block of N. Winthrop Ave. outside side Goudy Technical Academy in the Uptown neighborhood, Friday, Nov. 1, 2024.Tyler Pasciak LaRiviere/Sun-Times
Firefighters and police officers salute the ambulance carrying Officer Enrique Martinez’s body outside the Cook County medical examiner’s office early Tuesday.Tyler Pasciak LaRiviere/Sun-Times
Members of Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority gather to watch the election results come in at Akarama Foundation Community Service Center at 6220 S. Ingleside Ave. on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024.Zubaer Khan/Sun-Times
Chicago police work the scene where Chicago Police Officer Enrique Martinez was shot and killed in the 8200 block of South Ingleside Avenue in the Chatham neighborhood, Monday, Nov. 4, 2024.Tyler Pasciak LaRiviere/Sun-Times
Supporters of former President Donald Trump watch election results at Tavern Point Inn in the Edison Park neighborhood, Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024.Tyler Pasciak LaRiviere/Sun-Times
Mayor Brandon Johnson, right, speaks during a press conference at Chicago Police Headquarters to announce charges after Officer Enrique Martinez was killed in the line of duty Monday night in the Chatham neighborhood, Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024.Tyler Pasciak LaRiviere/Sun-Times
A protest was held by the U.S. Palestinian Community Network and the Chicago Alliance Against Racist and Political Repression at Federal Plaza at 230 S. Dearborn St. on Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024.Zubaer Khan/Sun-Times
Frank Spula, president of the Polish American Congress, sits in his office at the group’s headquarters in Sauganash. Pat Nabong/Sun-Times
Runners stand in front of a mural during the 17th annual Carrera de los Muertos 5k in Pilsen, Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024. | Pat Nabong/Sun-Times Pat Nabong/Sun-Times
Mary Anselmo, former president of the Legion of Young Polish Women, sits inside the conference room at the Polish National Alliance office in Sauganash, Friday, Nov. 1, 2024. Pat Nabong/Sun-Times
Justice Eileen O’Neill Burke, who is running for Cook County State’s Attorney, stands with alderpersons after voting at Dawson Technical Institute of Kennedy King College in Grand Boulevard, Thursday, Oct. 31, 2024.Pat Nabong/Sun-Times
Eileen O’Neill Burke smiles at her election night watch party at Moe’s Cantina at in River North, Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024. Eileen O’Neill Burke was elected as the Illinois State Attorney.Anthony Vazquez/Sun-Times
Caroline Dodd receives an “I Voted!” sticker after casting her ballot at a Chicago Public Library branch in Rogers Park on Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024.Pat Nabong/Sun-Times
Voters line up at DANK Haus German American Cultural in Lincoln Square on Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024.Pat Nabong/Sun-Times
Alex Abonce, a first-time voter, reads his ballot before voting at a Chicago Public Library branch in Rogers Park on Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024.Pat Nabong/Sun-Times
Election judges work at DANK Haus German American Cultural in Lincoln Square on Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024.Pat Nabong/Sun-Times