Members of Chicago’s Palestinian Community took to the streets on August 3, 2026 to protest the israel war against the Palestinians living in Gaza and the West Bank. Here are my thoughts about and images from the demonstration.
The Arrest
On July 28, 2026, a group opposing the War in Iran demonstrated outside the Trump International Hotel and Tower. Veteran Chicago activist Andy Thayer was arrested when he refused police orders to move. Here are my thoughts about and images from the event.
Remembering ICE's Victims
Somewhere around 150 people gathered in Grant Park at 11:00 AM today for a rally calling for the abolition of the U.S. Immigration Control and Enforcement. They then marched north on Michigan Avenue to Trump Tower. Here are my thoughts about and images from the rally and march.
July 4th Americana
Glenview held its. annual Fourth of July Parade, with bands, brigages, and floats rolling down Harlem Avenue. Here are my thoughts about and images from the festivities.
Gay Pride 2026
On Sunday, May 28, 2026, Chicago’s LGQBT community held its annual Gay Pride Parade in Lakeview. Here are my thoughts about and images from the parada.
Juneteenth
On Saturday, June 20, 2026, some 70 people gathered in Chicago’s Federal Plaza to commemorate Juneteenth. Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson was the most prominent speaker. Here are my thoughts about and images from the commemoration.
Albanians Reject Ivanka
Today, Sunday June 14, 2026, members of Chicago’s Albanian community held a rally at Millennium Park, to protest Jared Kushner’s development plans for Sazan Island off the cost of Albania. Here are my thoughts about and images from the demonstration and subsequent march.
Chicago Bluesfest--Day Whee
Today, June 7, 2026, saw the Chicago Blues Festival charge into Day 3 of its annual run. The day included performances by Melody Angel, Chris Cain, Katherine Davis, Deitra Farr, Sue Foley, Lee Kanehira, Lynne Jordan, Mary Lane, Taj Mahal, and Nora Jean Wallace. Here are my thoughts about and images from the day.
Chicago Bluesfest--Day 2
Today, June 6, 2026, saw the Chicago Blues Festival charge into Day 2 of its annual run. The day included performances by Billy Branch and the Sons of the Blues, Ronnie Baker Brooks, Nick Moss, Ruthie Foster, Shakura S’Aida, Dylan Triplett, and Dexter Allen. Here are my thoughts about and images from the day.
Chicago Bluesfest--Day 1
Today, June 5, 2026, saw the annual Chicago Blues Festival kickoff. The day included Charlie Musselwhite and Elvin Bishop performing as a duo, as well as guitar slingers Ronnie Baker Brooks, Torozon Cannon, Tinsley Ellis, Lil’ Ed and Nick Moss challenging each other in the battle of the axes. Here are my thoughts about and images from the day.
Anti-War on Memorial Day
Veterans held a Memorial Day demonstration at Chicago’s Vietnam War Memorial along the Riverwalk. Here are my thoughts about and images from the demonstration.
Iranians Condemn Regime
Members of Chicago’s Iranian community gathered outside the Wrigley Building on Sunday, may 24, 2026 demanding that the Iranian theocratic regime stop executing Iranian protesters. Here are my thoughts about and images from the demonstration.
Remembering
On Saturday, May 23, 2026, the City of Chicago celebrated Memorial Day with a commemorative ceremony followed by a parade. Here are my thoughts about and images from the event.
Tax the Rich
On Thursday, May 21, 2026, 75 people demonstrated outside of State Representative Margaret Croke’s office demanding that the State of Illinois raise $4 Billion in Additional Tax Revenue to fund social services. Here are my thoughts about and images from the demonstration
Snelling Speaks
Five or six people held a protest outside of Maggiano’s in River North while Chicago Police Superintendent Larry Snelling delivered a lunchtime address. Here are my thoughts about and images from the protest.
Flag Raising
Chicago’s Palestinian Community gathered in Daley Plaza today for the community’s annual flag raising ceremony. Here are my thoughts about and images from the joyous event.
Chicago Flips Red
Mayoral candidate Danielle Carter-Walters spoke during a Chicago Flips Red rally in Daley Plaza on Tuesday, May 12, 2026. Here are my thoughts about and images from the rally.
May Day
Today is International Workers’ Day, a day set aside each year to celebrate labor. In Chicago, over two dozen organizations gathered together in Union Park for a march through the streets of Chicago to Daley Plaza. Here are my thoughts about and images from the march.
Isaiah Collier
Isaiah Collier brought his saxophones and the Chosen Few to the Reva and David Logan Center for the Arts on Friday, May 1, 2026 to close out International Jazz Day week with a tribute to John Coltrane. Here are my thoughts about and images from the concert.
International Jazz Day
I had the opportunity to photograph the 15th International Jazz Day Thursday night, which was held at Chicago’s Lyric Opera House. Here are my thoughts about and images from the gala concert.