WBEZ and Sun-Times photographers pick their best photos of 2025

Chicago faced unprecedented challenges in 2025.

Federal immigration enforcement transformed our streets, with dramatic confrontations at the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility in Broadview and raids across neighborhoods and suburbs.

Massive protests erupted against the Trump administration, and we saw former House Speaker Michael Madigan sentenced.

From Northern Lights over Lake Michigan and summer heat waves to snowy L platforms, our photographers documented every moment, frame by frame.

Here are the images that defined 2025.

A person walks on shelf ice as it snows at Montrose Beach, Friday, Jan. 10, 2025. | Pat Nabong/Sun-Times — A person walks on shelf ice as it snows at Montrose Beach on Jan. 10.

Letonia Robinson looks out the window at her mother’s home where they live in Ashburn, Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025. Robinson has been looking for a rental for more than two years but prices have risen significantly during her search. — Letonia Robinson looks out the window of her mother’s Ashburn home where they live on Jan. 9. Robinson had been looking for a rental for more than two years but prices rose significantly during her search.

Maethee, 27, who asked that his last name not be published, changes his 7-month-old son’s diaper after a nap at the family’s North Side home, Saturday, Jan. 11, 2025. Maethee and his wife, 27-year-old Damariz Posadas, both DACA recipients, are preparing for possible deportations during Donald Trump’s second presidential term. — Maethee, 27, who asked that his last name not be published, changes his 7-month-old son’s diaper after a nap in the family’s North Side home in January. Maethee and his wife, 27-year-old Damariz Posadas, both DACA recipients, were preparing for possible deportations during Donald Trump’s second presidential term.

Ken Bertini, owner and pharmacist at Segreti Pharmacy located in Oak Park, Ill., looks on at frequent customer Rosita, Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2025. Segreti is one of the few pharmacies that does pet compounded medications or custom meds for pets. — Ken Bertini, owner and pharmacist at Segreti Pharmacy in Oak Park looks at frequent customer Rosita in January. Segreti is one of the few pharmacies that does pet compounded medications or custom meds for pets.

Philadelphia Eagles tackle Fred Johnson #74 makes a “snow angel” in the confetti after the Eagles beat the Kansas City Chiefs, 44 - 22, in Super Bowl LIX at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, Sunday, Feb. 9, 2025. | Ashlee Rezin/Sun-Times — Philadelphia Eagles tackle Fred Johnson #74 makes a snow angel in the confetti after the Eagles beat the Kansas City Chiefs, 44 – 22, in Super Bowl LIX at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans on Feb. 9.

The Chicago Chinatown Lunar New Year Parade marches up Wentworth Street between 24th Street and Cermak Road on the South Side, Sunday, Feb. 9, 2025. | Zubaer Khan/Sun-Times — The Lunar New Year Parade marches up South Wentworth Street in Chinatown on the South Side on Feb. 9.

A couple kisses while waiting for a southbound Red Line train at the Thorndale stop in Edgewater as snow falls across the Chicago area on Valentine's Day, Feb. 14. — A couple kisses while waiting for a southbound Red Line train at the Thorndale stop in Edgewater as snow falls across the Chicago area on Valentine’s Day, Feb. 14.

Chicago Fire Department firefighters pack up after extinguishing an extra-alarm fire at an apartment building in the 2700 block of West Granville Avenue in West Ridge on the Northwest Side, Friday, Feb. 14, 2025. A 6-year-old boy was trapped inside the burning building and died, a woman was taken to a hospital in critical condition, and two firefighters were injured while battling the blaze when an indoor stairwell gave out. — Chicago Fire Department firefighters pack up after extinguishing an extra-alarm fire in an apartment building in the 2700 block of West Granville Avenue in West Ridge on the Northwest Side on Feb. 14. A 6-year-old boy was trapped in the burning building and died, a woman was taken to a hospital in critical condition, and two firefighters were injured while battling the blaze when an indoor stairwell gave out.

Pancake ice floats in the water of Lake Michigan in The Playpen as a polar vortex brings frigid temperatures to the Chicago area, Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2025. — Pancake ice floats in Lake Michigan in The Playpen as a polar vortex brings frigid temperatures to the Chicago area on Feb. 19.

Protesters stand silently during a demonstration against the Trump administration outside of St. Sabina Church at 1210 W. 78th Pl., in Auburn Gresham, Monday, Feb. 24, 2025. Among the grievances from Rev. Michael Pfleger, St. Sabina’s senior pastor: laying off thousands of federal workers; demonizing and deporting immigrants; pardoning Jan. 6 rioters; threatening cuts to Medicaid and Medicare; shutting down the Department of Education; and ending diversity, equity and inclusion programs. — Protesters stand silently during a demonstration against the Trump administration outside St. Sabina Church in Auburn Gresham on Feb. 24. Among the grievances from the Rev. Michael Pfleger, St. Sabina’s senior pastor: laying off thousands of federal workers; demonizing and deporting immigrants; pardoning Jan. 6 rioters; threatening cuts to Medicaid and Medicare; shutting down the Department of Education; and ending diversity, equity and inclusion programs.

Gerard Brown, owner of Island Furs, works at a sewing machine in the back of his store at 1827 W. 103rd St. on the Far South Side, Tuesday, March 4, 2025. Brown has been selling and servicing fur coats since he came out of design school 40 years ago. — Gerard Brown, owner of Island Furs, works at a sewing machine in the back of his store at 1827 W. 103rd St. on the Far South Side in March. Brown has been selling and servicing fur coats since he came out of design school 40 years ago.

Jackie Smith looks out her window in Old Town, Thursday, March 6, 2025. Smith is worried about what might happen to her health care costs because if cuts being discussed by Congressional Republicans go through, nearly a quarter of Illinois Medicaid recipients would lose their coverage by the end of the fiscal year. Over the next decade, Illinois would lose up to $39 billion in federal Medicaid funding. — Jackie Smith looks out her window in Old Town in March. Smith was worried about what might happen to her health care costs as Congress contemplated changes for Medicaid recipients.

Vanessa Rollins, a former general engineer for the Internal Revenue Service, sits outside the John C. Kluczynski Federal Building in the Loop, where she used to work, Thursday, March 6, 2025. Rollins, who started working for the IRS in July 2024, was recently laid off. | Pat Nabong/Sun-Times — Vanessa Rollins, a former general engineer for the Internal Revenue Service, sits outside the John C. Kluczynski Federal Building in the Loop in March, where she used to work. Rollins, who started working for the IRS in July 2024, had been recently laid off.

Nate Daubert, sauna master at Eastend in the West Loop, uses water on hot stones to keep the sauna at optimal temperature and humidity, Friday, March 7, 2025. — Nate Daubert, a “saunamaster” at the Eastend wellness center in the West Loop, uses water on hot stones to keep the sauna at optimal temperature and humidity in March. He is the only “saunamaster” in Chicago, after being certified by an academy in Germany.

Montini’s Nikki Kerstein takes a hard foul during the IHSA 4A State Championship game on March 8, which the Broncos won, defeating St. Ignatius 50-44 in Normal. — Montini’s Nikki Kerstein takes a hard foul during the IHSA 4A State Championship game on March 8, which the Broncos won, defeating St. Ignatius 50 – 44 in Normal.

With temperatures reaching the upper 60s on March 10, people walk, jog and cycle along the Lakefront Trail near North Avenue Beach.

Kwame Boateng, who won second place, claps for first place winner Beatriz Whitford during the 2025 Citywide Spelling Bee Championship at Marie Sklodowska Curie Metropolitan High School in Archer Heights, Thursday, March 13, 2025. | Pat Nabong/Sun-Times — Kwame Boateng, who won second place, claps for first place winner Beatriz Whitford during the 2025 Citywide Spelling Bee Championship at Marie Sklodowska Curie Metropolitan High School in Archer Heights on March 13.

Benet’s Edvardas Stasys #23 dunks the ball over Evanston during the Class 4A Semifinal game at State Farm Center, Friday, March 14, 2025. — Benet’s Edvardas Stasys (#23) dunks the ball over Evanston during the Class 4A Semifinal game at State Farm Center on March 14.

The Chicago River is dyed green for St. Patrick's Day celebrations in March. — The Chicago River is dyed green for St. Patrick’s Day celebrations in March.

Brother Rice's Marcos Gonzalez celebrates after hitting a shot and getting the and-one as the Crusaders play DePaul Prep in the IHSA 3A state championship game on March 15 in Champaign. — Brother Rice’s Marcos Gonzalez celebrates after hitting a shot and getting the and-one as the Crusaders play DePaul Prep in the IHSA 3A State Championship game on March 15 in Champaign.

Derrick Taylor walks in blood-stained jeans and sobs as Chicago police investigate in the 1400 block of East 71st Place, where Taylor's 8-year-old son, Josiah Hooker, was killed and his 5-year-old brother was wounded in a shooting while they were in their South Side home on March 20. — Derrick Taylor walks in blood-stained jeans and sobs as Chicago police investigate in the 1400 block of East 71st Place, where Taylor’s 8-year-old son, Josiah Hooker, was killed and his 5-year-old brother was wounded in a shooting while they were in their South Side home on March 20.

Anthony Seddio and his girlfriend Kate McNamara celebrate after finding out where they are going to do their residencies during Match Day at Loyola Health Sciences Campus’ Center for Fitness in Maywood, Ill., Friday, March 21, 2025. | Pat Nabong — Anthony Seddio and his girlfriend, Kate McNamara, celebrate after finding out where they are going to do their residencies during Match Day at Loyola Health Sciences Campus’ Center for Fitness in Maywood on March 21.

An attendee throws powder in her friend’s face during a Holi celebration, which is a Hindu tradition, at Navy Pier, Saturday, March 22, 2025. | Ashlee Rezin/Sun-Times — An attendee throws powder in her friend’s face during a Holi celebration, which is a Hindu tradition, at Navy Pier on March 22.

Chicago Public Schools CEO Pedro Martinez rides an elevator after a news conference about a tentative agreement between Chicago Public Schools and Chicago Teachers Union in April.

Priscilla Bahena’s kids play at Davis Square Park at 4430 S. Marshfield Ave., on April 16.

Rhona Hoffman, owner of the Rhona Hoffman Gallery, poses for a portrait, Thursday, April 17, 2025. — Rhona Hoffman, owner of the Rhona Hoffman Gallery in West Town, which was closing after 50 years.

Members of South Chicago Dance Theatre rehearse "Temporal Trance” as choreographer Frank Chaves watches at Red Clay Dance Company studios on the South Side on April 21. — Members of South Chicago Dance Theatre rehearse “Temporal Trance” as choreographer Frank Chaves watches at Red Clay Dance Company studios on the South Side on April 21.

On April 25, Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton stands outside Bright Start Church in Bronzeville, where Gov. JB Pritzker endorsed her for U.S. Senate.

Kids run around a field of tulips at Kuipers Family Farm in Maple Lake in April.

A priest blesses the casket during funeral services for Chicago Fire Department Capt. David Meyer at St. John Brebeuf Church in Niles on April 29. Meyer, 54, who joined the department in 1996, died April 23 after a roofing beam fell on him while he was battling a garage blaze in Austin on the West Side.

A mascot wearing a pickle costume entertains people in line outside The Cubby Bear during Pickle Fest in Wrigleyville on May 3.

Giancarlo Guerrero, the new artistic director and principal conductor of the Grant Park Music Festival and Orchestra, stands at the Pritzker Pavilion in Millennium Park, Monday, May 5. Guerrero is beginning his tenure this summer, succeeding Carlos Kalmar after his 25-year leadership of the festival. — Giancarlo Guerrero, the new artistic director and principal conductor of the Grant Park Music Festival and Orchestra, stands at the Pritzker Pavilion in Millennium Park on May 5. Guerrero was beginning his tenure, succeeding Carlos Kalmar after his 25-year leadership of the festival.

Sally Rock takes a photo of a large hole in the roof of the deteriorating interior of St. Mary of the Assumption parish, which used to be Pope Leo XIV’s parish. Rock was baptized in this church when it was operational.

Madoka Utsumi, 4, acts like a dinosaur as her parents take her photo near Sue the T. Rex on the 25th anniversary of Sue the T. Rex at the Field Museum, Saturday, May 17, 2025. | Pat Nabong/Sun-Times — Madoka Utsumi, 4, acts like a dinosaur as her parents take her photo near Sue the T. Rex on the 25th anniversary of exhibit at the Field Museum on May 17.

Leather jackets were for sale inside Alcala's Western Wear at 1733 W. Chicago Ave. in May. Beyoncé’s fans flocked to the store to buy apparel for her Cowboy Carter tour. — Leather jackets were for sale inside Alcala’s Western Wear at 1733 W. Chicago Ave. in May. Beyoncé’s fans flocked to the store to buy apparel for her Cowboy Carter tour.

Members of the FBI Evidence Response Team carry boxes from Elias Rodriguez’s apartment in the 4700 block of North Troy Street in Albany Park on May 22. Rodriguez had been arrested in connection with the fatal shooting of two Israeli Embassy staff members in Washington, D.C.

The NRG Joliet Generating Station at 1800 Channahon Road on the north side of the Des Plaines River looking southwest on May 29.

In Humboldt Park, Jose Fejerang, father of Nathaniel Fejerang, who was allegedly fatally shot by police in his neighbor’s back yard the night before, speaks to a reporter about his son on May 30. A neighbor said he heard him yell, “I’m not resisting. I’m not resisting. I’ve been shot,” while police said his gun went off, striking an officer when they were attempting to detain him.

Congregants raise hands in prayer during Sunday service at St. Sabina Church on June 1.

A mural titled “Who You’ve Always Been,” dedicated to Marsha P. Johnson, is in West Town at 1048 N. Ashland Ave. Artist Ryan Tova Katz painted it.

Mike Kaage sits at his newsstand in the 6700 block of North Northwest Highway in Edison Park, which is closing after 82 years, Thursday, June 5, 2025. Kaage’s grandfather bought the 6-by-6-foot newsstand for $100 in 1943. Now 68, Kaage plans to spend more time babysitting his grandkids. — Mike Kaage sits at his newsstand in the 6700 block of North Northwest Highway in Edison Park, which closed in June after 82 years. Kaage’s grandfather bought the 6-by-6-foot newsstand for $100 in 1943. Kaage planned to spend more time babysitting his grandkids.

Flanked by attorneys and supporters, Illinois’ former House Speaker Michael Madigan walks into the Dirksen Federal Courthouse for his sentencing hearing on June 13. Madigan was sentenced to 7 1/2 years in prison and a $2.5 million fine on corruption convictions.

Libertyville players celebrate after winning the IHSA Class 4A State Championship game against McHenry at Duly Health and Care Field on June 14.

Thousands march through the Loop as part of the "No Kings" nationwide protest movement against the Trump administration on June 14. Thousands gathered in Daley Plaza and in suburban events in protests timed to coincide with a military parade in Washington celebrating the Army’s 250th anniversary and President Donald Trump’s 79th birthday. — Thousands march through the Loop as part of the “No Kings” nationwide protest movement against the Trump administration on June 14. Thousands gathered in Daley Plaza and in suburban events in protests timed to coincide with a military parade in Washington celebrating the Army’s 250th anniversary and President Donald Trump’s 79th birthday.

Kassandra Santos works on motor and feeding skills for her 21-month-old daughter Marely in their home in DeKalb in June. Marely was born with a failing heart. Medicaid covers everything from Marely’s portable ventilator and feeding tube to a nurse trained in managing the breathing machine.

A young woman performs a back flip into Lake Michigan off Chicago’s iconic “concrete beaches” on the North Side as daytime temperatures reach 95 degrees, just shy of a record for the date, Monday, June 23, 2025. — A young woman performs a back flip into Lake Michigan off Chicago’s iconic “concrete beaches” on the North Side as daytime temperatures reach 95 degrees, just shy of a record for the date, June 23.

A man stands while holding a toddler during a news conference for the victims of a fire at 5222 W. North Ave., on June 29. The fire left three people dead, three people hurt and one unaccounted for, according to officials.

Sharonda Booth sobs during a balloon release and vigil for her 26-year-old daughter Taylor Walker outside Chicago Vocational High School in Avalon Park, Thursday, July 3, 2025. Walker was one of four people killed in a mass shooting overnight that left 14 others injured outside Artis Restaurant and Lounge in River North as people were leaving an album-release party for Chicago rapper Mello Buckzz. — Sharonda Booth sobs during a balloon release and vigil for her 26-year-old daughter Taylor Walker outside Chicago Vocational High School in Avalon Park on July 3. Walker was one of four people killed in a mass shooting overnight that left 14 others injured outside Artis Restaurant and Lounge in River North as people were leaving an album-release party for Chicago rapper Mello Buckzz.

People watch fireworks explode during a Fourth of July block party at West 19th Street and South Ashland Avenue in Pilsen.

Drivers race in the NASCAR Grant Park 165 in Grant Park, Sunday, July 6, 2025. The third and final race weekend of NASCAR’s three-year deal with the city brought fans from throughout the country, with first-time race attendees and seasoned fans flooding through the gates. — The third and final race weekend of NASCAR’s three-year deal with Chicago brought first-time race attendees and seasoned fans from across the country to the NASCAR Grant Park 165 on July 6.

Kenneth Burch rubs Deborah Burch’s back in their home in Armour Square. Both expressed concern in July about the cost of groceries and medication if they lose SNAP and Medicaid benefits under the Trump administration.

A pedestrian walks on an island surrounded by flood water on LaSalle Street and North DuSable Lake Shore Drive in Lincoln Park on July 11. Chicago and Cook County issued a disaster proclamation after more rain caused additional flooding between July 25 and 28.

Crews work to demolish the Damen Silos at 2900 S. Damen Ave. on the South Side, Friday, July 18, 2025. The silos, originally constructed as grain elevators in the early 1900s, have sat vacant since 1977. — Crews work to demolish the Damen Silos on the South Side in July. The silos, originally constructed as grain elevators in the early 1900s, have sat vacant since 1977.

DJ and music historian Duane Powell, who is working to keep Charles Stepney's psychedelic soul legacy alive and is preparing for a show at the Museum of Contemporary Art, stands inside the Chicago Public Media studio, Monday, July 14, 2025. — DJ and music historian Duane Powell, who is working to keep Charles Stepney’s psychedelic soul legacy alive and is preparing for a show at the Museum of Contemporary Art, stands inside the Chicago Public Media studio on July 14.

Dr. Wing Sun Lau, left, and Sabdi Martinez, community medicine coordinator at PAWS Chicago, examine an 11-week-old Brooke, a puppy rescued from Texas flooding, shortly after she and eight other puppies arrived at the shelter’s medical center in Little Village on the Southwest Side, Wednesday, July 16, 2025. | Ashlee Rezin/Sun-Times — Dr. Wing Sun Lau, left, and Sabdi Martinez, community medicine coordinator at PAWS Chicago, examine 11-week-old Brooke, a puppy rescued from Texas flooding, shortly after she and eight other puppies arrived at the shelter’s medical center in Little Village in July.

A man with a knife to his chin stands inside the Dirksen Federal Courthouse during a stand off with law enforcement on July 22.

Charge nurse Yvonne Springfield checks on a patient being treated for a bowel obstruction in the Acute Care Unit at Roseland Community Hospital on the Far South Side, Friday, July 25, 2025. | Ashlee Rezin/Sun-Times — Charge nurse Yvonne Springfield checks on a patient being treated for a bowel obstruction in the Acute Care Unit at Roseland Community Hospital on the Far South Side on July 25. Roseland, open since 1924, describes itself as, “the little hospital that could.” But it was expected to face challenges as President Donald Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill” makes significant changes to Medicaid, the federal and state health insurance program for low-income individuals.

Berwyn Fire Department crews extinguish a blaze at a BP gas station at the corner of Ogden Avenue and Oak Park Avenue on July 24. An explosion from an unknown source severely damaged the gas station's building and nearby businesses. — Berwyn Fire Department crews extinguish a blaze at a BP gas station at the corner of Ogden Avenue and Oak Park Avenue on July 24. An explosion from an unknown source severely damaged the gas station’s building and nearby businesses.

The fifth annual interactive performance “Sunset 1919: A Ritual” honors Eugene Williams at the Eugene Williams Memorial Square near 31st Street Beach on the South Side, Sunday, July 27, 2025. Williams was a Black 17-year-old who was killed for inadvertently crossing an imaginary racial line while on a raft near a South Side beach, which triggered the Chicago race riot of 1919.

Tattoo artist Sammi Agonis works on covering up two tattoos for Terrell, a detainee at DuPage County Jail in July. Agonis and her partner Nick Perri, from Empire Tattoo in Itasca, volunteer one day a week to help detainees cover their gang tattoos and scars from gang violence. The service is provided inside a makeshift tattoo shop called Redemption Studio to people them put their past life behind them.

Guitarist Brian Welch performs with Korn on the Bud Light stage on day two of Lollapalooza at Grant Park on Aug. 1. — Guitarist Brian Welch performs with Korn on the Bud Light stage at Lollapalooza in Grant Park on Aug. 1.

Olivia Rodrigo performs on the T-Mobile stage on day two of Lollapalooza at Grant Park on Aug. 1. — Olivia Rodrigo performs on the T-Mobile stage at Lollapalooza in Grant Park on Aug. 1.

Doechii performs on the Bud Light stage on day three of Lollapalooza at Grant Park, Saturday, Aug. 2, 2025. | Manuel Martinez/WBEZ — Doechii performs on the Bud Light stage at Lollapalooza in Grant Park on Aug. 2.

Yazan, 16, from Gaza, who was severely wounded when the IDF targeted his home with drone strikes in November 2024, sits at a host family’s home in the Chicago area, Saturday, Aug. 2, 2025. — Yazan, 16, from Gaza, who was severely wounded when the Israel Defense Forces targeted his home with drone strikes in November 2024, sits inside a host family’s home in the Chicago area in August.

Tatiana Madison holds her collection of Labubus, which have surged in popularity, outside her Douglas apartment on the South Side in August.

Kasten Campbell, 11, of Mattoon, nuzzles his 8-month-old reserve Grand Champion Land of Lincoln Market Lamb, Ron, at the Illinois State Fair in Springfield, Wednesday, Aug. 13, 2025. | Ashlee Rezin/Sun-Times — Kasten Campbell, 11, of Mattoon, nuzzles his 8-month-old reserve Grand Champion Land of Lincoln Market Lamb, Ron, at the Illinois State Fair in Springfield in August.

Members of the Golden Knights Black Demonstration Team jump out of the plane during the Chicago Air and Water Show on Aug. 17.

Mayor Brandon Johnson rings a bell to officially start the first day of school at Mary E. Courtenay Language Arts Center on the North Side, Monday, Aug. 18, 2025. — Mayor Brandon Johnson rings a bell to officially start the first day of school at Mary E. Courtenay Language Arts Center on the North Side on Aug. 18.

Instructor William Gill works with Alana Hawkins during a class at Joel Hall Dancers and Center, one of Chicago's longest-running dance companies, on the North Side, Monday, Aug. 18, 2025. The Gill-led Joel Hall Dancers will be part of the Chicago Black Dance Legacy Project at the Harris Theater for Music and Dance in Millennium Park. — Instructor William Gill works with Alana Hawkins during a class at Joel Hall Dancers and Center, one of Chicago’s longest-running dance companies, on the North Side in August. The Gill-led Joel Hall Dancers were part of the Chicago Black Dance Legacy Project at the Harris Theater for Music and Dance in Millennium Park.

Russell Carter, a member of the CKO Tenant Union, gathers with supporters to to protest outside his South Side apartment building after Carter and his son were given an eviction notice, Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2025. — Russell Carter, a member of the CKO Tenant Union, gathers with supporters Aug. 19 to protest outside his South Side apartment building after Carter and his son were given an eviction notice.

Silver carp jump out of the waters of the Illinois River as Illinois Natural History Survey researchers use electric currents to stun fish to study invasive carp abundance near Starved Rock in Ottawa, Thursday, Aug. 21, 2025. | Ashlee Rezin/Sun-Times — Joe Greendyk, a seasonal fisheries technician with the Illinois Natural History Survey, tries to catch a silver carp in August as he and other researchers use electric currents to stun fish to study invasive carp abundance in the Illinois River near Starved Rock in Ottawa.

Henry Brockman harvests arugula in Congerville, Ill., Friday, Aug. 22, 2025. | Pat Nabong/Sun-Times — Henry Brockman harvests arugula in Congerville in August. Brockman, a farmer who sells his produce at the Evanston Farmers Market, has fully recovered after being run over by his tractor last year.

Coreion Lee performs a flip during the Chicago House Dance Summit at Millennium Park in August.

Sen. Bernie Sanders speaks at a “Fighting Oligarchy” rally at the University of Illinois Chicago Isadore and Sadie Dorin Forum on Aug. 24.

Gov. JB Pritzker speaks with reporters aboard a Chicago Water Taxi on the Chicago River as the water taxi passes the Trump Tower, Monday, Aug. 25, 2025. Pritzker discussed the possibility of President Donald Trump sending the National Guard to Chicago. | Ashlee Rezin/Sun-Times — Gov. JB Pritzker speaks with reporters Aug. 25 aboard a Chicago Water Taxi on the Chicago River as the taxi passes the Trump Tower. Pritzker discussed the possibility of President Donald Trump sending the National Guard to Chicago.

A young mother, Nia, holds her baby in the Parkway Gardens complex, also known as “O Block”, on the South Side, Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2025. | Candace Dane Chambers/Sun-Times — Nia, a young mother, holds her baby in the Parkway Gardens complex, also known as “O Block” on the South Side in August. Many residents said they do not welcome the National Guard, which President Donald Trump was threatening to send despite a decrease in violent crime citywide.

Christine Hernandez, who is one of 3,800 people awaiting a kidney donor in Illinois, speaks to a reporter in her living room in River Grove in September. Hernandez is hooked up to a dialysis machine three times a week, four hours each. She was sharing her story on her TikTok page in hopes of finding a donor.

Protesters march through the Loop on Sept. 6 as they rally against threats from the Trump administration to increase U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement raids and to send the federalized National Guard to Chicago.

G. Mejia, 4, plays under a Mexican flag near West 16th Street in Pilsen before the Mexican Independence Day Parade on Sept. 6.

Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams #18 throws to wide receiver Rome Odunze #15 during the fourth quarter against the Minnesota Vikings at Soldier Field, Monday, Sept. 8, 2025. | Ashlee Rezin/Sun-Times — Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams (#18) throws to wide receiver Rome Odunze (#15) during the fourth quarter against the Minnesota Vikings at Soldier Field on Sept. 8. The Vikings beat the Bears, 27 – 24.

Thousands march through the Loop to protest recent U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrests and the looming threat of the National Guard's deployment to the Chicago area, Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2025. — Thousands march through the Loop on Sept. 9 to protest U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrests and the threat of the National Guard’s deployment to the Chicago area.

Knuckle Puck bandmates Kevin Maida and Joe Taylor stand in a parking garage at Navy Pier on Sept. 10. The band, which was playing in Riot Fest, got its start in the early 2010s and has built a cult following with a mix of emo, pop-punk and hardcore.

Jeff Tweedy, the frontman of Wilco, stands in his Chicago studio, called the Loft, ahead of the release of his fifth solo album and series of solo shows, Thursday, Sept. 11, 2025. “Twilight Override” brings together a who’s-who of Chicago talent across 30 new songs. — Jeff Tweedy, the frontman of Wilco, stands in his Chicago studio called the “Loft” on Sept. 11, ahead of the release of his fifth solo album and series of solo shows. “Twilight Override” brings together a who’s-who of Chicago talent across 30 new songs.

Law enforcement investigates near Grand Avenue and Elder Lane, after authorities said an ICE agent fatally shot a man during a traffic stop in Franklin Park, Friday, Sept. 12, 2025. — Law enforcement investigates near Grand Avenue and Elder Lane after authorities said a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent fatally shot a man during a traffic stop in Franklin Park on Sept. 12.

Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown #14 jumps into the stands to celebrate a touchdown during the fourth quarter against the Chicago Bears at Ford Field, Sunday, Sept. 14, 2025. The Lions beat the Bears, 52 - 21. — Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown (#14) jumps into the stands to celebrate a touchdown during the fourth quarter against the Chicago Bears at Ford Field on Sept. 14. The Lions beat the Bears, 52 – 21.

A man wearing a Mexican flag around his shoulders looks at a vigil for Silverio Villegas-Gonzalez at West Grand Avenue and Emerson Street in suburban Franklin Park, Monday, Sept. 15, 2025. Villegas-Gonzalez was shot and killed by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers during a traffic stop last week. — A man wearing a Mexican flag around his shoulders looks at a vigil for Silverio Villegas-Gonzalez at West Grand Avenue and Emerson Street in suburban Franklin Park on Sept. 15. Villegas-Gonzalez was shot and killed by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers during a traffic stop.

Artist Theaster Gates unboxes objects from the Muguette and Lucien Guenneguez Collection of African Objects that will be on view at the Smart Museum as part of a new exhibition, Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2025. — Artist Theaster Gates unboxes objects in September from the Muguette and Lucien Guenneguez Collection of African Objects to be placed on view at the Smart Museum.

Brandon Washington wears a hat that reads, “Long Live Jream & Wyatt,” the names of his two children who died in September, as he sits at Steak ’n Shake in Tinley Park, Thursday, Sept. 18, 2025. Jream Washington and Wyatt Patton were pulled from Lake Michigan with their mother Drake Patton. — Brandon Washington wears a hat that reads, “Long Live Jream & Wyatt,” the names of his two children who died in September, as he sits at Steak ’n Shake in Tinley Park. Jream Washington and Wyatt Patton were pulled from Lake Michigan with their mother Drake Patton.

Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers escort detainees into the ICE facility in Broadview, Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2025. | Ashlee Rezin/Sun-Times — Federal immigration enforcement officers escort handcuffed detainees into the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility in Broadview on Sept. 17.

Federal agents walk by with their faces covered as people wait outside for information about their detained loved ones at the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility in Broadview, Thursday, Sept. 18, 2025. | Ashlee Rezin/Sun-Times — Federal agents walk by with their faces covered as people wait outside for information about their detained loved ones at the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility in Broadview on Sept. 18.

Special response team officers from U.S. Customs and Border Protection and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement shoot less-lethal chemical projectiles at protesters from the roof of the processing facility in Broadview on Sept. 19.

A federal immigration enforcement agent sprays the Rev. David Black, of the First Presbyterian Church of Chicago, as he and other protesters demonstrate outside the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility in Broadview on Sept. 19.

A Chicago Tribune photojournalist shields their eyes after federal agents threw tear gas canisters at protesters during a skirmish outside the ICE facility in Broadview, Friday, Sept. 19, 2025. — A Chicago Tribune photojournalist shields their eyes after federal agents threw tear gas canisters at protesters during a skirmish outside the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility in Broadview on Sept. 19.

United Methodist Rev. Violet Johnicker prays during a rally outside the Great Lakes Naval Station in North Chicago to demand U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Texas National Guard troops to leave Illinois on Sept. 20. Clergy facilitated prayer and worship rituals from across faith traditions.

Guitarist Jack Barakat performs with All Time Low on day two of Riot Fest in Douglass Park, Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025. | Ashlee Rezin/Sun-Times — Guitarist Jack Barakat jumps while performing with All Time Low at Riot Fest at Douglass Park on Sept. 20.

Chicago Bears wide receiver Rome Odunze #15 takes the field for the Bears game against the Dallas Cowboys at Soldier Field, Sunday, Sept. 21, 2025. — Chicago Bears wide receiver Rome Odunze (#15) takes the field for the Bears game against the Dallas Cowboys at Soldier Field on Sept. 21.

Diego Reynoso weighs vegetables to fulfill a delivery order for a customer at Supermercado Reynoso in Cicero on Sept. 24. Supermercado Reynoso offers free grocery delivery, which allows families to stay home amid an increase in immigration enforcement.

Palatine’s Will Santiago #12# scores a touchdown against Barrington, Saturday, Sept. 27, 2025. — Palatine’s Will Santiago (#12) scores a touchdown against Barrington on Sept. 27.

Five-year-old Eli Valentina Vaca looks up at a federal agent behind the gates of a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement processing facility after being taken into custody alongside her parents, Nancy Guamangate and Milton Javier Otto Manzano (right), in Broadview, Saturday, Sept. 27, 2025. — Five-year-old Eli Valentina Vaca looks up at a federal agent behind the gates of a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement processing facility after being taken into custody alongside her parents, Nancy Guamangate and Milton Javier Otto Manzano in Broadview on Sept. 27.

Protester Paul Ivery is arrested by federal immigration enforcement agents outside of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility in Broadview on Sept. 27.

U.S. Border Patrol Cmdr. Gregory Bovino speaks to protesters at the gate outside the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility in Broadview, Saturday, Sept. 27, 2025. | Candace Dane Chambers/Sun-Times — U.S. Border Patrol Cmdr. Gregory Bovino speaks to protesters at the gate outside the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility in Broadview on Sept. 27.

A U.S. Customs and Border Protection agent carries a child as federal immigration agents detain someone near Pioneer Court off the Magnificent Mile, Sunday, Sept. 28, 2025. | Ashlee Rezin/Sun-Times — A U.S. Customs and Border Protection agent carries a child as federal immigration agents detain someone near Pioneer Court off the Magnificent Mile on Sept. 28.

Federal U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents walk along West Wacker Drive in the Loop, Sunday, Sept. 28, 2025. | Ashlee Rezin/Sun-Times — Federal U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents walk along West Wacker Drive in the Loop on Sept. 28.

Federal immigration enforcement agents detain a man who took off as they were walking on North Clark Street near West Superior Street in River North, Sunday, Sept. 28, 2025. | Ashlee Rezin/Sun-Times — Federal immigration enforcement agents detain a man who took off as they were walking on North Clark Street near West Superior Street in River North on Sept. 28.

Dan Jones stands in his living room where his personal items are scattered and mixed with strangers' personal belongings in the building where U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents raided and detained migrants during an operation at 7500 S. South Shore Drive in South Shore, Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2025. | Anthony Vazquez/Sun-Times — Dan Jones stands in his living room where his personal items are scattered and mixed with strangers’ personal belongings on Oct. 1 in the building where U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents raided and detained migrants during an operation at 7500 S. South Shore Drive in South Shore.

U.S. Border Patrol Cmdr. Greg Bovino yells at protesters outside the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility in Broadview, Friday, Oct. 3, 2025. | Ashlee Rezin/Sun-Times — U.S. Border Patrol Cmdr. Greg Bovino yells at protesters outside the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement processing facility in Broadview on Friday.

A protester is doused with milk, water and saline after being teargassed in the 3900 block of South Kedzie Avenue in Brighton Park Oct. 4. Protesters arrived at the scene after learning that U.S. Border Patrol shot a woman Saturday morning on the Southwest Side.

Trumpeter Nico Segal performs in the Chicago Public Media studio leading up to the 10-year anniversary show of his album, "Surf," Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025. | Manuel Martinez/WBEZ — Trumpeter Nico Segal performs in the Chicago Public Media studio leading up to the 10-year anniversary show of his album “Surf” on Oct. 11.

Runners jog by the Chicago Theater in the Loop during the 2025 Bank of America Chicago Marathon on Oct. 12.

Adrianne and Scott Burgher hold their sons outside Skokie Valley Agudath Jacob Synagogue during a ceremony commemorating the 20 Israeli hostages released by Hamas, Monday, Oct. 13, 2025. — Adrianne and Scott Burgher hold their sons Oct. 13 outside Skokie Valley Agudath Jacob Synagogue during a ceremony commemorating the 20 Israeli hostages released by Hamas.

Concilio de Migrantes de Chicago Vice President Manuel Castro, who has been running online workshops to help Mexicans in the Chicago area navigate the complicated process of returning to Mexico, stands in the organization's office in Pilsen, Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2025. — Concilio de Migrantes de Chicago Vice President Manuel Castro, who has been running online workshops to help Mexicans in the Chicago area navigate the complicated process of returning to Mexico, stands in the organization’s office in Pilsen in October.

An federal immigration enforcement agent throws a CS canister at protesters at the intersection of East 105th Street and South Avenue N in East Side, Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2025. Protesters gathered as federal immigration enforcement awaited the removal of its vehicle after it crashed during a pursuit. | Anthony Vazquez/Sun-Times — A federal immigration enforcement agent throws a tear gas canister at protesters at the intersection of East 105th Street and South Avenue N in the East Side on Oct. 14. Protesters gathered as federal immigration enforcement agents awaited the removal of their vehicle after it crashed during a pursuit.

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents detain a protester at East 105th Street and South Avenue N in the East Side on Oct. 14.

A member of the Chicago Police Department washes his face after being exposed to CS gas at the intersection of East 105th Street and South Avenue N in the East Side, Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2025. Protesters gathered as federal immigration enforcement agents awaited the removal of their vehicle involved in a crash during a pursuit. — A member of the Chicago Police Department washes his face after being exposed to tear gas at East 105th Street and South Avenue N in the East Side on Oct. 14.

Construction crews begin disassembling a fence built on Beach Street outside the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement processing facility in Broadview on Oct. 14.

Broadview police officers detain an activist dressed like the Statue of Liberty as dozens of protesters gather on Beach Street near the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility in Broadview, Friday, Oct. 17, 2025. | Ashlee Rezin/Sun-Times — Broadview police officers detain an activist dressed like the Statue of Liberty as dozens of protesters gather on Beach Street near the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility in Broadview on Oct. 17.

Thousands of people march through downtown at the “No Kings” protest on Oct. 18.

Elizabeth Babcock, Adler Planetarium's new president and CEO, stands in the “Other Worlds” exhibit at the Adler Planetarium in October. — Elizabeth Babcock, Adler Planetarium’s new president and CEO, stands in the “Other Worlds” exhibit at the Adler Planetarium in October.

Federal immigration enforcement agents detain a protester near West 27th Street and South Sacramento Avenue in Little Village on Oct. 23.

The Rev. Marshall Elijah Hatch Sr., stands in New Mount Pilgrim Missionary Baptist Church at 4301 W. Washington Blvd. on the West Side, Monday, Oct. 27, 2025. — The Rev. Marshall Elijah Hatch Sr. stands at New Mount Pilgrim Missionary Baptist Church on the West Side. Hatch serves his community in West Garfield Park, which has the widest death gap in the city. Residents have an average life expectancy that is 20 years less than residents in the Loop.

U.S. Border Patrol Cmdr. Gregory Bovino gives hand signals to agents while exiting the Dirksen Federal Courthouse after testifying during a hearing about immigration enforcement in Chicago, Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2025. | Ashlee Rezin/Sun-Times — U.S. Border Patrol Cmdr. Gregory Bovino gives hand signals to agents while exiting the Dirksen Federal Courthouse after testifying during a hearing about immigration enforcement in Chicago on Oct. 28.

The Seldoms perform “Superbloom,” a full-length multi-media dance piece about radical beauty, wildness and wildflowers during the Half-Earth Day event at the Field Museum, Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2025. — The Seldoms perform “Superbloom,” a full-length multi-media dance piece about radical beauty, wildness and wildflowers during the Half-Earth Day event Oct. 30 at the Field Museum.

An Edison Park resident watches U.S. Border Patrol arrest a man in Niles on Oct. 31.

Families trick-or-treat along 26th Street in Little Village on Oct. 31. Gov. J.B. Pritzker handed out candy to kids amid the community's fears of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement raids. — Families trick-or-treat along 26th Street in Little Village on Oct. 31. Gov. J.B. Pritzker handed out candy to kids amid the community’s fears of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement raids.

Cook County Sheriff’s officers arrest a protester dressed as Jesus Christ outside the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement processing facility in suburban Broadview on Nov. 1.

Tanqueray Mitchell, a SNAP beneficiary, lines up outside Breakthrough’s Fresh Market food pantry in Garfield Park on Nov. 1. Mitchell was one of several people who were worried about food as funding for SNAP was frozen amid a government shutdown.

A woman attending Mass receives communion outside the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility in Broadview on Nov. 1. Religious leaders tried to give communion to detainees but were barred from entering the processing facility.

Northern Illinois Police Alarm System officers bring out K-9 dogs during a standoff with protesters outside the U.S. Imigration and Customs Enforcement processing facility in suburban Broadview on Nov. 1.

Artist Julie Mehretu's 83-foot-high glass window, shown in November, is a distinctive feature of the museum building at the Obama Presidential Center, currently under construction in historic Jackson Park on the South Side. — Artist Julie Mehretu’s 83-foot-high glass window, shown in November, is a distinctive feature of the museum building at the Obama Presidential Center, currently under construction in historic Jackson Park on the South Side.

A driver and children in the back seat react to a federal immigration enforcement officer in Park City while U.S. Border Patrol Cmdr. Gregory Bovino leads a caravan, making several stops to question residents on their immigration status, in Waukegan and neighboring northern suburbs, Friday, Nov. 7, 2025. — A driver and children in the back seat react to a federal immigration enforcement officer in Park City on Nov. 7 while U.S. Border Patrol Cmdr. Gregory Bovino leads a caravan, making several stops to question residents on their immigration status.

A resident yells at U.S. Border Patrol Cmdr. Gregory Bovino and federal immigration enforcement agents during a stop near Fulton Avenue and Catalpa Street in Waukegan as Bovino leads a caravan, making several stops to question residents on their immigration status, in Waukegan and neighboring northern suburbs, Friday, Nov. 7, 2025. — A resident yells at U.S. Border Patrol Cmdr. Gregory Bovino and federal immigration enforcement agents during a stop near Fulton Avenue and Catalpa Street in Waukegan as Bovino leads a caravan, making several stops to question residents on their immigration status on Nov. 7.

Ingrid Guanume and her one-month-old baby sit in her home on Nov. 7. Guanume’s husband had been detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and was currently in Michigan awaiting a court date.

Chicago Bears linebacker Tremaine Edmunds #49 forces an incomplete pass from New York Giants quarterback Russell Wilson #3 during the fourth quarter at Soldier Field, Sunday, Nov. 9, 2025. | Ashlee Rezin/Sun-Times — Chicago Bears linebacker Tremaine Edmunds (#49) forces an incomplete pass from New York Giants quarterback Russell Wilson (#3) during the fourth quarter at Soldier Field on Nov. 9. The Bears beat the Giants, 24 – 20.

Chicago rapper Adamn Killa is handcuffed while attempting to film a TikTok video with Chicago police officers at East Randolph Street and North Michigan Avenue in the Loop, Monday, Nov. 10, 2025. Killa has recently gone viral for videos of him approaching officers, federal immigration enforcement agents and National Guard members, and saying "arrest me daddy." — Chicago rapper Adamn Killa is handcuffed while attempting to film a TikTok video with Chicago police officers at East Randolph Street and North Michigan Avenue in the Loop on Nov. 10. Killa had recently gone viral for videos of him approaching officers, federal immigration enforcement agents and National Guard members, and saying “arrest me daddy.”

Dozens of people watch as the Northern Lights shine over Lake Michigan near the Montrose Bird Sanctuary on the North Side, Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2025. — Dozens of people watch as the Northern Lights shine over Lake Michigan near the Montrose Point Bird Sanctuary on the North Side on Nov. 12.

Lake Zurich's Tyler Vuckovic, left, attempts a punt that Nazareth's Henry Sakalas blocks in the fourth quarter as the Roadrunners come from behind to win 24-21 on Nov. 15 in La Grange Park. — Lake Zurich’s Tyler Vuckovic, left, attempts a punt that Nazareth’s Henry Sakalas blocks in the fourth quarter as the Roadrunners come from behind to win 24 – 21 on Nov. 15 in La Grange Park.

Activists are reflected in a Broadview police officer’s sunglasses during a protest on Beach Street near the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility in Broadview, Friday, Nov. 14, 2025. | Ashlee Rezin/Sun-Times — Activists are reflected in a Broadview police officer’s sunglasses during a protest on Beach Street near the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility on Nov. 14.

Baltazar Enriquez helps kids get into a van to take them home outside of St. Agnes of Bohemia School in Little Village on Nov. 14. It’s one of several community-led efforts that sprang up this fall to help children get to and from school safely as immigration enforcement activities intensified in Chicago.

Northwestern football player Albert Kunickis catches a football after practice at Ryan Fieldhouse in Evanston in November. Kunickis, a running back who was born without a right hand or forearm, majors in mechanical engineering and is graduating in June.

(From left) Erin, Josie, and Pat Disabato celebrate a holiday tradition of visiting the decorated Macy's windows displays facing State Street in the Loop, Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2025. | Manuel Martinez/WBEZ — Erin, Josie, and Pat Disabato, whose annual tradition is to visit the decorated Macy’s window decorations, peer into the display facing State Street in the Loop on Nov. 18.

A Christmas tree shines during the 112th annual tree lighting ceremony at Millennium Park, Friday, Nov. 21, 2025. | Tyler Pasciak LaRiviere/Sun-Times — A Christmas tree shines during the 112th annual tree lighting ceremony at Millennium Park on Nov. 21.

Chicago police investigate the scene where multiple people were shot outside the Chicago Theatre in The Loop, Friday, Nov. 21, 2025. — Chicago police investigate the scene where multiple people were shot outside the Chicago Theatre in the Loop on Nov. 21.

Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson hugs defensive coordinator Dennis Allen after the Bears took possession of the ball at the end of the fourth quarter against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Soldier Field, Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025. The Bears won, 31 - 28, over the Steelers. — Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson hugs defensive coordinator Dennis Allen after the Bears took possession of the ball at the end of the fourth quarter against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Soldier Field on Nov. 23. The Bears won, 31 – 28.

A snowy owl rests on a post along the Montrose Harbor beacon pier on Nov. 25.

Jimmy Murray, a tenant of Harrison Courts in Garfield Park, shows his apartment, which has a leaking bathtub and a broken stove. Murray’s stove emits gas but does not fire up. The apartment, which Murray says is infested with roaches and has mold from the wet floors caused by the leaking tub, is not equipped with a fire alarm. Murray is one of several tenants in the building who demand that the Chicago Housing Authority repair the property.

Wisconsin’s Valders High School Marching Band performs at the 91st Chicago Thanksgiving Parade along State Street in the Loop, Thursday, Nov. 27, 2025. | Candace Dane Chambers/Sun-Times. — Wisconsin’s Valders High School Marching Band performs at the 91st Chicago Thanksgiving Parade along State Street in the Loop on Nov. 27.

The border of the United States and Mexico extends in the distance near Ocotillo, California in December.

Farm works pick produce in agricultural fields outside of El Centro, California, on Dec. 6.

U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem offloads a donated Christmas tree from the U.S. Coast Guard cutter Mackinaw during the annual “Christmas Ship” event at Navy Pier, Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025. | Candace Dane Chambers/Sun-Times. — U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem offloads a donated Christmas tree from the U.S. Coast Guard cutter Mackinaw during the annual “Christmas Ship” event at Navy Pier on Dec. 6.

A federal immigration enforcement officer prepares to throw a tear gas canister during a standoff with residents and protesters outside an apartment complex in the 1600 block of Maple Lane in Elgin, Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025. — A federal immigration enforcement officer prepares to throw a tear gas canister during a standoff with residents and protesters outside an apartment complex in the 1600 block of Maple Lane in Elgin on Dec. 6. The agents clashed with protesters as they sought to arrest a man who barricaded himself for hours at an apartment building.

Residents watch as Federal Law Enforcement officers slowly leave outside and apartment complex in the 1600 block of Maple Lane, in suburban Elgin, Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025. | Tyler Pasciak LaRiviere/Sun-Times — Residents watch as federal immigration enforcement officers walk by an apartment complex in the 1600 block of Maple Lane in Elgin on Dec. 6.

A federal immigration enforcement officer threatens to pepper spray a photojournalist during a skirmish with protesters outside an apartment complex in the 1600 block of Maple Lane in Elgin, Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025. — A federal immigration enforcement officer threatens to pepper spray a photojournalist during a skirmish with protesters outside an apartment complex in the 1600 block of Maple Lane in Elgin on Dec. 6.

The landmark rock formation overlooks the Johns River Gorge in Blowing Rock, N.C., on Nov. 20. The gorge is nestled in the sprawling Blue Ridge Mountains. — A landmark rock formation overlooks the Johns River Gorge in Blowing Rock, N.C., on Nov. 20. The gorge is nestled in the sprawling Blue Ridge Mountains.

Jason Perry stands outside his trailer home in Boone, N.C., in November. Perry wrestled with Gregory Bovino when they attended Watauga High School in the 1980s.

Federal immigration enforcement agents detain an individual Dec. 16 near West 27th Street and South Ridgeway Avenue in Little Village.

U.S. Border Patrol Cmdr. Gregory Bovino looks on Dec. 17 after federal immigration enforcement agents detained an individual outside a Mobil gas station at 1950 Green Bay Rd. in Evanston.

Federal immigration enforcement agents shatter a truck’s window and detain two men Dec. 17 outside a Home Depot at 2201 Oakton St. in Evanston.

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