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A man struggles with his umbrella as he crosses North Clark Street at Wacker Drive in Chicago, Oct. 25, 2021, on a cold, windy and rainy morning.
A man struggles with his umbrella as he crosses North Clark Street at Wacker Drive in Chicago, Oct. 25, 2021, on a cold, windy and rainy morning.
Karen Diana puts a crown cap on her son, Officer Andrew Diana, as their family takes pictures after a Chicago Police Department graduation and promotion ceremony at Navy Pier on Oct. 20, 2021.
Karen Diana puts a crown cap on her son, Officer Andrew Diana, as their family takes pictures after a Chicago Police Department graduation and promotion ceremony at Navy Pier on Oct. 20, 2021.
Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields walks to the sideline after failing to score on a fourth down attempt on the last drive of the game for the Bears late in the fourth quarter against the Green Bay Packers at Soldier Field on Oct. 17, 2021.
Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields walks to the sideline after failing to score on a fourth down attempt on the last drive of the game for the Bears late in the fourth quarter against the Green Bay Packers at Soldier Field on Oct. 17, 2021.
Chicago Bulls guard Lonzo Ball is introduced before a game against the New Orleans Pelicans at United Center on Oct. 22, 2021.
Chicago Bulls guard Lonzo Ball is introduced before a game against the New Orleans Pelicans at United Center on Oct. 22, 2021.
U.S. Army Sgt. Phillip Powe salutes Phil Wiemerslage after presenting a U.S. flag during a burial service for Wiemerslage's uncle, U.S. Army Sgt. Francis W. Wiemerslage, at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery, Oct. 23, 2021, in River Grove. Sgt. Wiemerslage was killed in Germany during World War II, and after anthropological and DNA analysis, his remains were identified and brought to the U.S. to be buried in a family plot.
U.S. Army Sgt. Phillip Powe salutes Phil Wiemerslage after presenting a U.S. flag during a burial service for Wiemerslage’s uncle, U.S. Army Sgt. Francis W. Wiemerslage, at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery, Oct. 23, 2021, in River Grove. Sgt. Wiemerslage was killed in Germany during World War II, and after anthropological and DNA analysis, his remains were identified and brought to the U.S. to be buried in a family plot.
Teacher Martina Kerlova huddles with students as they learn letters, consonants, and writing during Czech language classes at the Masaryk Czech School in Cicero on Oct. 23, 2021. For 100 years the school has thought the children of Czech immigrants the Czech language and newcomers English.
Teacher Martina Kerlova huddles with students as they learn letters, consonants, and writing during Czech language classes at the Masaryk Czech School in Cicero on Oct. 23, 2021. For 100 years the school has thought the children of Czech immigrants the Czech language and newcomers English.
Chicago Sky's Stefanie Dolson holds up the trophy as players celebrate their WNBA championship win with fans during a rally at Millennium Park on Oct. 19, 2021.
Chicago Sky’s Stefanie Dolson holds up the trophy as players celebrate their WNBA championship win with fans during a rally at Millennium Park on Oct. 19, 2021.
Chicago Blackhawks center Kirby Dach celebrates after scoring a goal in the first period of a game against the Toronto Maple Leafs at the United Center on Oct. 27, 2021.
Chicago Blackhawks center Kirby Dach celebrates after scoring a goal in the first period of a game against the Toronto Maple Leafs at the United Center on Oct. 27, 2021.
Lacrisha Alexander talks about her daughter Tyianna at home in the Roseland neighborhood on Oct. 19, 2021, in Chicago. Tyianna Alexander, a transgender female, was fatally shot while sitting in a car with a friend in January of 2021. A cutout of Tyianna, right, was used for her memorial service.
Lacrisha Alexander talks about her daughter Tyianna at home in the Roseland neighborhood on Oct. 19, 2021, in Chicago. Tyianna Alexander, a transgender female, was fatally shot while sitting in a car with a friend in January of 2021. A cutout of Tyianna, right, was used for her memorial service.
Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine and teammates celebrate after forward Alize Johnson makes a basket and draws a foul in the fourth quarter against the New Orleans Pelicans at United Center on Oct. 22, 2021.
Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine and teammates celebrate after forward Alize Johnson makes a basket and draws a foul in the fourth quarter against the New Orleans Pelicans at United Center on Oct. 22, 2021.
Jeanine Elam, 41, poses for a portrait at the Logan Correctional Center on Oct. 26, 2021 in Lincoln, Illinois. “Never have we been allowed to let the world see us speak,” said Elam, the director of the performance at the prison on gender-based violence. “Just the point of being able to show that we are women. Not monsters, not convicts. That we are human beings.”
One man architecture tour operator Mike McMains, left, takes a selfie with his group, from left, Chris Taraszka, Coleman Balogh, top, with cap and Chris Bedenk during his “Ugly Building Walking Tour” on Oct. 22, 2021
Andrea Whitsett, 53, holds a photo of her son Grandvil “Patrick” Whitsett IV outside her home, Oct. 13 2021, in Chicago. Andre’s son “Patrick” was 23-years-old when he passed away from leukemia in 2015.
The casket bearing the remains of Timuel Black is wheeled to a hearse after his funeral service at First Unitarian Church of Chicago on Oct. 22, 2021. Black, a historian and civil rights activist, died at age 102.
The casket bearing the remains of Timuel Black is wheeled to a hearse after his funeral service at First Unitarian Church of Chicago on Oct. 22, 2021. Black, a historian and civil rights activist, died at age 102.
The clocktower on the Wrigley Building, Oct. 19, 2021, which is celebrating its 100th birthday this year.
The clocktower on the Wrigley Building, Oct. 19, 2021, which is celebrating its 100th birthday this year.
Chicago Sky players celebrate after winning the WNBA championship, 80-74, against the Phoenix Mercury on Oct. 17, 2021, at Wintrust Arena.
Chicago Sky players celebrate after winning the WNBA championship, 80-74, against the Phoenix Mercury on Oct. 17, 2021, at Wintrust Arena.
People attend a committal service, Oct. 28, 2021, at Mt. Olivet Cemetery where the Archdiocese of Chicago and Cook County officials buried 211 indigent residents who came under the care of the Cook County Medical Examiner's Office. Of the 211 remains buried, 58 of them died of COVID-19, said Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle. Cook County, through the Cook County Medical Examiner's Office, is entrusted with the final disposition for these residents.
People attend a committal service, Oct. 28, 2021, at Mt. Olivet Cemetery where the Archdiocese of Chicago and Cook County officials buried 211 indigent residents who came under the care of the Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office. Of the 211 remains buried, 58 of them died of COVID-19, said Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle. Cook County, through the Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office, is entrusted with the final disposition for these residents.
Chicago Bulls forward DeMar DeRozan is poked in the eye by Detroit Pistons guard Hamidou Diallo as DeRozan dunks the ball in the second half at the United Center on Oct. 23, 2021.
Chicago Bulls forward DeMar DeRozan is poked in the eye by Detroit Pistons guard Hamidou Diallo as DeRozan dunks the ball in the second half at the United Center on Oct. 23, 2021.
Tom Fong holds a photo of his father inside his Cozy Inn Chinese Restaurant in Janesville, Wisconsin, on Oct. 20, 2021. Fong's father, Fang Lang aka Wing Sun Fong, was a survivor of the Titanic who moved to Chicago and worked in Chinatown.
Tom Fong holds a photo of his father inside his Cozy Inn Chinese Restaurant in Janesville, Wisconsin, on Oct. 20, 2021. Fong’s father, Fang Lang aka Wing Sun Fong, was a survivor of the Titanic who moved to Chicago and worked in Chinatown.
Judy Grimes, 71, has been dealing with limited water supply in her trailer at a trailer park in Dixmoor, Oct. 18, 2021. Dixmoor's water supply has been affected by a burst water pipe in nearby Harvey, which is Dixmoor's sole water provider.
Judy Grimes, 71, has been dealing with limited water supply in her trailer at a trailer park in Dixmoor, Oct. 18, 2021. Dixmoor’s water supply has been affected by a burst water pipe in nearby Harvey, which is Dixmoor’s sole water provider.
Dixmoor economic development director, John Thompson, left, talks with Superintendent of Public Works Hubert Darden, second from right, water operator, Rufus Fisher, center, and an engineer just outside a pumping station as ongoing water pressure problems continue in Dixmoor on Oct. 20, 2021.
Dixmoor economic development director, John Thompson, left, talks with Superintendent of Public Works Hubert Darden, second from right, water operator, Rufus Fisher, center, and an engineer just outside a pumping station as ongoing water pressure problems continue in Dixmoor on Oct. 20, 2021.
Johneece Cobb, center, the grandmother of a 14-year-old who was shot outside Wendell Phillips Academy High School, hugs a supporter following a press conference outside of St. Sabina Church on Oct. 13, 2021.
Johneece Cobb, center, the grandmother of a 14-year-old who was shot outside Wendell Phillips Academy High School, hugs a supporter following a press conference outside of St. Sabina Church on Oct. 13, 2021.
A waxing gibbous moon rises between two office towers, as seen from the CTA station at Lake Street and Ashland Avenue on Oct. 19, 2021.
A waxing gibbous moon rises between two office towers, as seen from the CTA station at Lake Street and Ashland Avenue on Oct. 19, 2021.
Chicago Bears outside linebacker Robert Quinn , bottom, and inside linebacker Roquan Smith are unable to stop Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones from jumping into the end zone to score a touchdown in the third quarter of a game at Soldier Field on Oct. 17, 2021.
Chicago Bears outside linebacker Robert Quinn , bottom, and inside linebacker Roquan Smith are unable to stop Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones from jumping into the end zone to score a touchdown in the third quarter of a game at Soldier Field on Oct. 17, 2021.
The Chicago Theatre is reflected in glass from a CTA “L” entrance while a person walks past in the Loop on Oct. 26, 2021.
Activists and students from around the state of Illinois rally for justice in the case of Jelani Day in Peru, Illinois on Oct. 26, 2021. Day, an Illinois State University graduate student who went missing Aug. 24 in Bloomington, was discovered dead on Sept. 4 in Peru.
Activists and students from around the state of Illinois rally for justice in the case of Jelani Day in Peru, Illinois on Oct. 26, 2021. Day, an Illinois State University graduate student who went missing Aug. 24 in Bloomington, was discovered dead on Sept. 4 in Peru.
Chicago Bulls forward Patrick Williams blocks the shot of Memphis Grizzlies forward Jaren Jackson Jr., in the first half of a preseason game at the United Center on Oct. 15, 2021.
Chicago Bulls forward Patrick Williams blocks the shot of Memphis Grizzlies forward Jaren Jackson Jr., in the first half of a preseason game at the United Center on Oct. 15, 2021.
Mother Melanie lights a candle before attending a service with Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew at St. Andrew Greek Orthodox Church on Oct. 28, 2021, in South Bend, Indiana. The spiritual leader of Eastern Orthodox Christians is on a 12-day visit to U.S. cities.
Mother Melanie lights a candle before attending a service with Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew at St. Andrew Greek Orthodox Church on Oct. 28, 2021, in South Bend, Indiana. The spiritual leader of Eastern Orthodox Christians is on a 12-day visit to U.S. cities.
A woman squints as pigeons fly around her at Daley Plaza on Oct. 14, 2021.
A woman squints as pigeons fly around her at Daley Plaza on Oct. 14, 2021.
Stars and the pattern of the Milky Way are clearly visible just after midnight from Yosemite Bug Rustic Mountain Resort, outside of Yosemite National Park. With no large cities nearby the sky is very dark and optimal for stargazing.
Stars and the pattern of the Milky Way are clearly visible just after midnight from Yosemite Bug Rustic Mountain Resort, outside of Yosemite National Park. With no large cities nearby the sky is very dark and optimal for stargazing.
Sky's Azurá Stevens, right, battles for a rebound with Mercury's Brianna Turner in the 1st quarter of Game 4 of the WNBA finals between the Chicago Sky and the Phoenix Mercury on Oct. 17, 2021 at Wintrust Arena.
Sky’s Azurá Stevens, right, battles for a rebound with Mercury’s Brianna Turner in the 1st quarter of Game 4 of the WNBA finals between the Chicago Sky and the Phoenix Mercury on Oct. 17, 2021 at Wintrust Arena.
A woman looks up at artist Alexander Calder’s “Flamingo” at Federal Plaza on Oct. 16, 2021 in Chicago.
Callie Kesselring, 11, and her sister, Emmy Berenyi, 2, walk through the soy bean maze at dusk at Heaps Giant Pumpkin Farm on Oct. 26, 2021, in Minooka.
Callie Kesselring, 11, and her sister, Emmy Berenyi, 2, walk through the soy bean maze at dusk at Heaps Giant Pumpkin Farm on Oct. 26, 2021, in Minooka.
Benny the Bull jokes around with Chicago Bulls guard Javonte Green as they look for Green's bio in a magazine before a game against the New Orleans Pelicans at United Center on Oct. 22, 2021.
Benny the Bull jokes around with Chicago Bulls guard Javonte Green as they look for Green’s bio in a magazine before a game against the New Orleans Pelicans at United Center on Oct. 22, 2021.
Children run through the intersection of Vail Avenue and Campbell Street as twin sisters Desi and Tedi Tsvetanska perform on their violas in downtown Arlington Heights on Oct. 14, 2021.
Children run through the intersection of Vail Avenue and Campbell Street as twin sisters Desi and Tedi Tsvetanska perform on their violas in downtown Arlington Heights on Oct. 14, 2021.
Chicago Blackhawks left wing Alex DeBrincat (12), Chicago Blackhawks center Jonathan Toews (19) and Chicago Blackhawks Tyler Johnson (90) chase after the puck during the first period of the Blackhawks home opener against the New York Islanders at the United Center on Oct. 19, 2021.
Chicago Blackhawks left wing Alex DeBrincat (12), Chicago Blackhawks center Jonathan Toews (19) and Chicago Blackhawks Tyler Johnson (90) chase after the puck during the first period of the Blackhawks home opener against the New York Islanders at the United Center on Oct. 19, 2021.
Director and actress Rebecca Hall photographed at the Peninsula Hotel on Oct. 21, 2021, in Chicago. Hall directed the new film “Passing,” a 1920s tale set in Harlem based on a Nella Larsen novel about a light-skinned Black woman (Tessa Thompson) whose old friend Clare Bellew (Ruth Negga) from Chicago, lighter-skinned, has been passing as white for years. Hall introduced the film at the Chicago International Film Festival on Wednesday.
Eddie Bolden, center, with attorneys Eli Litoff, left, and Ron Safer, talks to his aunt Brenda Lee on the phone as they leave the Dirksen Federal Courthouse after being awarded $25.2 million in a wrongful conviction case on Oct. 29, 2021. Bolden, 51, sued then-Detective Phil Pesavento and retired gang specialist Officer James Oliver, as well as the estates of two other detectives who have since died, claiming he was framed in the January 1994 slayings of Derrick Frazier, 24, and Irving Clayton, 23, during a drug deal in Chicago's Woodlawn neighborhood. He spent 22 years in prison before being exonerated in 2016.
Eddie Bolden, center, with attorneys Eli Litoff, left, and Ron Safer, talks to his aunt Brenda Lee on the phone as they leave the Dirksen Federal Courthouse after being awarded $25.2 million in a wrongful conviction case on Oct. 29, 2021. Bolden, 51, sued then-Detective Phil Pesavento and retired gang specialist Officer James Oliver, as well as the estates of two other detectives who have since died, claiming he was framed in the January 1994 slayings of Derrick Frazier, 24, and Irving Clayton, 23, during a drug deal in Chicago’s Woodlawn neighborhood. He spent 22 years in prison before being exonerated in 2016.
A fan drinks a beer through his “Friday the 13th” Jason mask while tailgating before the Chicago Bears play the San Francisco 49ers at Soldier Field on Oct. 31, 2021.
COVID Memorial Ofrenda by artist Alejandro Garc'a Nelo is part of the D'a de Muertos exhibition: A Time to Grieve & Remember at the National Museum of Mexican Art, on Oct. 7, 2021.
COVID Memorial Ofrenda by artist Alejandro Garc’a Nelo is part of the D’a de Muertos exhibition: A Time to Grieve & Remember at the National Museum of Mexican Art, on Oct. 7, 2021.