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The Illinois Army National Guard's 1st Battalion, 178th Infantry Regiment stands in formation at Gen. Richard L. Jones Armory in Chicago's Washington Park before the battalion's departure on July 28, 2019, to Fort Bliss, Texas, for training. The battalion will be deployed to Afghanistan in support of Operation Freedom's Sentinel.
The Illinois Army National Guard’s 1st Battalion, 178th Infantry Regiment stands in formation at Gen. Richard L. Jones Armory in Chicago’s Washington Park before the battalion’s departure on July 28, 2019, to Fort Bliss, Texas, for training. The battalion will be deployed to Afghanistan in support of Operation Freedom’s Sentinel.
Naomi Diaz, half of the French musical duo Ibeyi, performs at the Pitchfork Music Festival in Chicago's Union Park on July 21, 2019.
Naomi Diaz, half of the French musical duo Ibeyi, performs at the Pitchfork Music Festival in Chicago’s Union Park on July 21, 2019.
Chicago Cubs catcher Willson Contreras walks on the field before the Cubs play the Milwaukee Brewers at Miller Park in Milwaukee on July 27, 2019 .
Chicago Cubs catcher Willson Contreras walks on the field before the Cubs play the Milwaukee Brewers at Miller Park in Milwaukee on July 27, 2019 .
Chicago Cubs outfielder Albert Almora Jr. roars while running the bases after hitting a solo home run during the 10th inning against the Milwaukee Brewers at Miller Park on July 27, 2019. The homer gave the Cubs the lead, but the Brewers would win with a three-run bottom of the 10th.
Chicago Cubs outfielder Albert Almora Jr. roars while running the bases after hitting a solo home run during the 10th inning against the Milwaukee Brewers at Miller Park on July 27, 2019. The homer gave the Cubs the lead, but the Brewers would win with a three-run bottom of the 10th.
Casildo Cuevas carries a cross as immigrant rights organizations protest outside of the annual Customs and Border Protection trade symposium at the Marriott Marquis Chicago on July 23, 2019.
Casildo Cuevas carries a cross as immigrant rights organizations protest outside of the annual Customs and Border Protection trade symposium at the Marriott Marquis Chicago on July 23, 2019.
Protesters rally on North Avenue in Chicago on July 21, 2019, against corruption in Puerto Rico's government, including Gov. Ricardo Rosselló.
Protesters rally on North Avenue in Chicago on July 21, 2019, against corruption in Puerto Rico’s government, including Gov. Ricardo Rosselló.
A monarch butterfly sits atop a coneflower at Millennium Park in Chicago on July 26, 2019.
A monarch butterfly sits atop a coneflower at Millennium Park in Chicago on July 26, 2019.
JPEGMAFIA performs at the Pitchfork Music Festival in Chicago's Union Park on July 21, 2019.
JPEGMAFIA performs at the Pitchfork Music Festival in Chicago’s Union Park on July 21, 2019.
Erin Merryn plays with her three daughters, Abby, 5, from left, Claire, 9 months, and Hannah, 3, at her Elgin home on July 22, 2019. Merryn was the proponent behind “Erin’s Law,” which debuted in Illinois and is now in 37 states. The law mandates that public schools teach age-appropriate sexual abuse prevention to children in grades as young as prekindergarten.
Chicago Bears linebacker Danny Trevathan, foreground, and running back Tarik Cohen cheer with fans after practice during training camp at Olivet Nazarene University in Bourbonnais on July 28, 2019.
Chicago Bears linebacker Danny Trevathan, foreground, and running back Tarik Cohen cheer with fans after practice during training camp at Olivet Nazarene University in Bourbonnais on July 28, 2019.
Chicago Red Stars goalkeeper Alyssa Naeher signs the shirts of Tilly Wilson, left, and Pearl Zielke after a game between the Red Stars and the North Carolina Courage at SeatGeek Stadium in Bridgeview on July 21, 2019. The Red Stars won 2-1.
Chicago Red Stars goalkeeper Alyssa Naeher signs the shirts of Tilly Wilson, left, and Pearl Zielke after a game between the Red Stars and the North Carolina Courage at SeatGeek Stadium in Bridgeview on July 21, 2019. The Red Stars won 2-1.
Terrell Haynes, 7, left, and Amarey Wilson, 6, team up for a game while taking part in the HELM (Harbor Education Life-Safety Mindset) program, learning personal development and leadership skills, at Museum Shores Yacht Club in Chicago on July 27, 2019.
Terrell Haynes, 7, left, and Amarey Wilson, 6, team up for a game while taking part in the HELM (Harbor Education Life-Safety Mindset) program, learning personal development and leadership skills, at Museum Shores Yacht Club in Chicago on July 27, 2019.
Former Chicago Blackhawks player Bryan Bickell is introduced during the opening ceremony at the annual Blackhawks Convention at the Hilton Chicago on July 26, 2019.
Former Chicago Blackhawks player Bryan Bickell is introduced during the opening ceremony at the annual Blackhawks Convention at the Hilton Chicago on July 26, 2019.
Rafael Riviera was happy to hear the news of Puerto Rico Gov. Ricardo Rosselló’s resignation but he said he mainly was proud of the work protesters had accomplished. “Thank God. How can we have a governor that speaks like that about women?” Riviera said in Spanish, referring to Rosselló’s inappropriate language about women in leaked emails. “No Puerto Rican will put up with that. All of those shots just set his legacy that he’s a bad governor. The island threw down and we won.”
Children enjoy the reflective cool waters of the Crown Fountain at Chicago's Millennium Park on July 25, 2019.
Children enjoy the reflective cool waters of the Crown Fountain at Chicago’s Millennium Park on July 25, 2019.