Politically connected businessman James T. Weiss walks out of the Dirksen Federal Courthouse after a jury found him guilty of honest services wire and mail fraud, bribery, and lying to the FBI, Thursday, June 15.
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A lone building is flanked by empty lots on South Michigan Avenue near East 113th Street in Roseland on the Far South Side, Wednesday, June 14. The city’s Department of Planning and Development has selected for redevelopment three locations along Michigan Avenue: The former Gately’s People’s Store site at 11201; the Roseland Theater; and parcels at 115th Street, where a CTA L stop is planned as part of the proposed Red Line extension.
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Gov. J.B. Pritzker receives an Honorary Doctor of Laws during Northwestern University’s commencement ceremony at Ryan Field in Evanston, Monday, June 12. Pritzker delivered the commencement address, offering graduates practical advice he learned from some of his favorite characters on “The Office.” Steve Carell, one of the stars of that show, was in the audience because one of his children was graduating.
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Gov. J.B. Pritzker walks alongside Michael H Schill, president of Northwestern University, at the commencement ceremony at Ryan Field in Evanston, Monday, June 12. Before giving the commencement address, offering graduates practical advice he learned from some of his favorite characters on “The Office,” Pritzker received an honorary degree from his alma mater.
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Alexandra Flojo, 19, strings together dried flowers during a celebration of the Triangle Garden at the McKinley Park Community Garden, Saturday, June 10. Chicago artist and activist Latham Zearfoss, with Anders Zanichkowsky, created colorful ice sculptures that had seeds in them in Winter 2023. When the ice melted, it helped form what is now known as the Triangle Garden.
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Robert Smith performs with The Cure at the United Center, Saturday, June 10.
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A cyclist rides near Humboldt Park’s Puerto Rican flag during the Puerto Rican People’s Day Parade on West Division Street, Saturday, June 10.
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A Chicago police officer watches as people enter and exit the CTA O’Hare Blue Line Station at O’Hare International Airport, Monday, June 12.
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Jim Bowers, the owner of the Seth P. Warner House in the 600 block of North Central Avenue in Austin, stands on his porch after the house caught fire early Thursday, June 15. The home, which was designated landmark status in 2022, is the oldest home in the Austin neighborhood, according to the city.
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A group of Chicago Cubs fans wear pride jerseys walk toward the entrance of Wrigley Field during the Chicago Cubs Pride Night, Tuesday, June 13.
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