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Bobby Rush, middle, receives applause after announcing that he will not be running for reelection when his term ends next year after 30 years in Congress, on Jan. 4, 2022.
Bobby Rush, middle, receives applause after announcing that he will not be running for reelection when his term ends next year after 30 years in Congress, on Jan. 4, 2022.
Winter swimmers Kristin Loeks Jackson, left, and Louise LeBourgeois exit the water after swimming in Lake Michigan on Jan. 13, 2022, at Loyola Beach in Chicago. The water temperature is in the low 30s. The women swim several times a week.
Winter swimmers Kristin Loeks Jackson, left, and Louise LeBourgeois exit the water after swimming in Lake Michigan on Jan. 13, 2022, at Loyola Beach in Chicago. The water temperature is in the low 30s. The women swim several times a week.
Chicago Bears wide receiver Darnell Mooney looks up after a pass was overthrown during a game against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium on Jan. 9, 2022, in Minneapolis.
Chicago Bears wide receiver Darnell Mooney looks up after a pass was overthrown during a game against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium on Jan. 9, 2022, in Minneapolis.
Chicago Bears head coach Matt Nagy hugs his coaching staff before what would be his final game as head coach on Jan. 9, 2022 in Minneapolis.
Chicago Bears head coach Matt Nagy hugs his coaching staff before what would be his final game as head coach on Jan. 9, 2022 in Minneapolis.
Toddlers Ingrid Breiseth, front, Griffin Covacci, left, and Helena Pompei play under the supervision of Mercedez Gonzales at an apartment in Chicago on Jan. 13, 2022. Some parents got their children together in a pod to share child care temporarily after their Little Einstein's Daycare classroom closed.
Toddlers Ingrid Breiseth, front, Griffin Covacci, left, and Helena Pompei play under the supervision of Mercedez Gonzales at an apartment in Chicago on Jan. 13, 2022. Some parents got their children together in a pod to share child care temporarily after their Little Einstein’s Daycare classroom closed.
A helicopter flies past the Willis Tower as the setting sun illuminates the tower's windows on Jan. 13, 2022.
A helicopter flies past the Willis Tower as the setting sun illuminates the tower’s windows on Jan. 13, 2022.
Alfonzo Fleming, husband of Tamiko Talbert-Fleming, a hairstylist who was shot and killed while on her way to work, talks about his wife at a news conference in Chicago on Jan. 19, 2022.
Alfonzo Fleming, husband of Tamiko Talbert-Fleming, a hairstylist who was shot and killed while on her way to work, talks about his wife at a news conference in Chicago on Jan. 19, 2022.
People walk past a tour bus with a movie advertisement on East Wacker Drive on Jan. 1, 2022, in Chicago.
People walk past a tour bus with a movie advertisement on East Wacker Drive on Jan. 1, 2022, in Chicago.
People explore the frozen lakefront in front of a steamy skyline from North Avenue Beach on Jan. 16, 2022.
People explore the frozen lakefront in front of a steamy skyline from North Avenue Beach on Jan. 16, 2022.
Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine, right, loses the ball as he drives on Brooklyn Nets guard Patty Mills in the first half of a game at the United Center on Jan. 12, 2022.
Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine, right, loses the ball as he drives on Brooklyn Nets guard Patty Mills in the first half of a game at the United Center on Jan. 12, 2022.
Fireworks explode along the Chicago River moments after midnight, Jan. 1, 2022, in Chicago.
Fireworks explode along the Chicago River moments after midnight, Jan. 1, 2022, in Chicago.
Members of the Chicago Fire Department transport the casket during the funeral of firefighter Mashawn Plummer on Jan. 6, 2022 at House of Hope Church.
Members of the Chicago Fire Department transport the casket during the funeral of firefighter Mashawn Plummer on Jan. 6, 2022 at House of Hope Church.
Ice collects along North Avenue beach as snow falls near the city skyline on Jan. 16, 2022 in Chicago.
Ice collects along North Avenue beach as snow falls near the city skyline on Jan. 16, 2022 in Chicago.
Chicago Bears inside linebacker Roquan Smith celebrates the win with fans, Jan. 2, 2022, at Soldier Field. The Bears defeated the Giants 29-3.
Chicago Bears inside linebacker Roquan Smith celebrates the win with fans, Jan. 2, 2022, at Soldier Field. The Bears defeated the Giants 29-3.
Sheets of ice on the shore of Jackson Park Outer Harbor in Chicago in late afternoon on Jan. 11, 2022.
Sheets of ice on the shore of Jackson Park Outer Harbor in Chicago in late afternoon on Jan. 11, 2022.
Francisco Arellano and his wife, Teresa, hang out with their grandchildren at a going-away party for the couple, before moving back to Mexico, at their home in Chicago's Brighton Park neighborhood on Jan. 14, 2022. Francisco moved to the U.S. in 1989, but plans on retiring in Mexico to spend time with his mother and grandmother.
Francisco Arellano and his wife, Teresa, hang out with their grandchildren at a going-away party for the couple, before moving back to Mexico, at their home in Chicago’s Brighton Park neighborhood on Jan. 14, 2022. Francisco moved to the U.S. in 1989, but plans on retiring in Mexico to spend time with his mother and grandmother.
Firefighters salute as they file past the body of Chicago firefighter/EMT Mashawn Plummer at Leak and Sons Funeral home on Jan. 5, 2022. Plummer, 30, died after suffering injuries while fighting a fire as part of Engine 94.
Firefighters salute as they file past the body of Chicago firefighter/EMT Mashawn Plummer at Leak and Sons Funeral home on Jan. 5, 2022. Plummer, 30, died after suffering injuries while fighting a fire as part of Engine 94.
Maryland Terrapins guard Xavier Green tries to stop the ball from going out of bounds while being guarded by Illinois Fighting Illini guard Luke Goode during the first half at the State Farm Center, Jan. 6, 2022, in Champaign.
Maryland Terrapins guard Xavier Green tries to stop the ball from going out of bounds while being guarded by Illinois Fighting Illini guard Luke Goode during the first half at the State Farm Center, Jan. 6, 2022, in Champaign.
Officers work at the scene where a 17-year-old boy was shot in the leg near the 5000 block of South Drexel in the Bronzeville neighborhood on Jan. 16, 2022.
Officers work at the scene where a 17-year-old boy was shot in the leg near the 5000 block of South Drexel in the Bronzeville neighborhood on Jan. 16, 2022.
Chicago Bulls guard and former fighting Illini basketball player Ayo Dosunmu has his Illini jersey retired during halftime between the Illinois Fighting Illini and the Maryland Terrapins at the State Farm Center, Jan. 6, 2022, in Champaign.
Chicago Bulls guard and former fighting Illini basketball player Ayo Dosunmu has his Illini jersey retired during halftime between the Illinois Fighting Illini and the Maryland Terrapins at the State Farm Center, Jan. 6, 2022, in Champaign.
Kaidence Ruskin, 3, dines with his grandmother Debra Thurmond, left, and his mother Diamond Ruskin for brunch on Jan. 9, 2022 at Daley's restaurant in Woodlawn. Owner Mike Zar said business is down significantly this week, the first since the city required vaccination records for in-person dining.
Kaidence Ruskin, 3, dines with his grandmother Debra Thurmond, left, and his mother Diamond Ruskin for brunch on Jan. 9, 2022 at Daley’s restaurant in Woodlawn. Owner Mike Zar said business is down significantly this week, the first since the city required vaccination records for in-person dining.
Nurses set up an additional bed in the hallway next to the nursing station as paramedics arrive with a new patient, left, on Jan. 12, 2022, at Loretto Hospital. The emergency department had eight patients on beds and recliners in hallway stations during the afternoon with all 14 of their rooms occupied.
Nurses set up an additional bed in the hallway next to the nursing station as paramedics arrive with a new patient, left, on Jan. 12, 2022, at Loretto Hospital. The emergency department had eight patients on beds and recliners in hallway stations during the afternoon with all 14 of their rooms occupied.
The sun sets near the Chicago River on Jan. 7, 2022, in Chicago.
The sun sets near the Chicago River on Jan. 7, 2022, in Chicago.
The Loyola Ramblers huddle around Sister Jean Dolores Schmidt as she prays for the team before a game against the Southern Illinois Salukis at Gentile Arena on Jan. 25, 2022, in Chicago.
The Loyola Ramblers huddle around Sister Jean Dolores Schmidt as she prays for the team before a game against the Southern Illinois Salukis at Gentile Arena on Jan. 25, 2022, in Chicago.
Troy Durham, 7, left, grabs the hand of Lamarr Davis of the Chicago Teachers Union Foundation, as Troy’s great aunt, Chicago Public Schools nurse Lesa Williams, administers a COVID-19 vaccine during a vaccination event at Chicago Teachers Union headquarters on Jan. 27, 2022. “Oh, that didn’t even hurt,” Troy said, after receiving the jab.
Milwaukee Bucks guard Grayson Allen commits a flagrant foul on Chicago Bulls guard Alex Caruso in the third quarter at Fiserv Forum on Jan. 21, 2022, in Milwaukee.
Milwaukee Bucks guard Grayson Allen commits a flagrant foul on Chicago Bulls guard Alex Caruso in the third quarter at Fiserv Forum on Jan. 21, 2022, in Milwaukee.
A person walks past clumps of snow in the River North neighborhood after several inches of snow fell in the area on Jan. 23, 2022 in Chicago.
A person walks past clumps of snow in the River North neighborhood after several inches of snow fell in the area on Jan. 23, 2022 in Chicago.
A Chicago firefighter looks over the damaged living room area of an overnight fatal fire that killed an 81-year-old woman in the 8200 block of South Cornell Avenue on Jan. 25, 2022. Fire hydrants were frozen when firefighters arrived.
A Chicago firefighter looks over the damaged living room area of an overnight fatal fire that killed an 81-year-old woman in the 8200 block of South Cornell Avenue on Jan. 25, 2022. Fire hydrants were frozen when firefighters arrived.
John Greenfield, 50, holds his bike while watching the sun rise near Montrose Harbor after the area experienced the coldest night of the season with single digit temperatures and wind chills below zero, Jan. 26, 2022, in Chicago. According to the National Weather Service in places such as Dixon and DeKalb, the temperature felt like -30 below zero with the wind chill factor early Wednesday.
John Greenfield, 50, holds his bike while watching the sun rise near Montrose Harbor after the area experienced the coldest night of the season with single digit temperatures and wind chills below zero, Jan. 26, 2022, in Chicago. According to the National Weather Service in places such as Dixon and DeKalb, the temperature felt like -30 below zero with the wind chill factor early Wednesday.
Chicago police officers work the scene where two people were shot, one fatally, while traveling in a vehicle in the 1500 block of West Wilson Avenue in the Ravenswood neighborhood on Jan. 27, 2022.
Chicago police officers work the scene where two people were shot, one fatally, while traveling in a vehicle in the 1500 block of West Wilson Avenue in the Ravenswood neighborhood on Jan. 27, 2022.
Ice on the surface of Lake Michigan near Olive Park on Jan. 20, 2022, in Chicago.
Ice on the surface of Lake Michigan near Olive Park on Jan. 20, 2022, in Chicago.
DePaul forward Aneesah Morrow, left, and UConn forward Olivia Nelson-Ododa fight for position under the basket in the second half of a game at Wintrust Arena in Chicago on Jan. 26, 2022.
DePaul forward Aneesah Morrow, left, and UConn forward Olivia Nelson-Ododa fight for position under the basket in the second half of a game at Wintrust Arena in Chicago on Jan. 26, 2022.
Chicago Bulls forward DeMar DeRozan celebrates after Chicago Bulls center Nikola Vucevic hits a 3-pointer in the final minute of the second half against the Toronto Raptors at the United Center on Jan. 26, 2022.
Chicago Bulls forward DeMar DeRozan celebrates after Chicago Bulls center Nikola Vucevic hits a 3-pointer in the final minute of the second half against the Toronto Raptors at the United Center on Jan. 26, 2022.
Owner Jason Song prepares the grill for the Meat Paradise, which includes a variety of meats, salad, soup, and vegetables, at Holu on Jan. 26, 2022, in Chicago.
Owner Jason Song prepares the grill for the Meat Paradise, which includes a variety of meats, salad, soup, and vegetables, at Holu on Jan. 26, 2022, in Chicago.
Chicago Bulls players warm up as Milwaukee Bucks players are introduced before a game at Fiserv Forum, Jan. 21, 2022, in Milwaukee.
Chicago Bulls players warm up as Milwaukee Bucks players are introduced before a game at Fiserv Forum, Jan. 21, 2022, in Milwaukee.
Congresswoman Robin Kelly comforts Tanisha Hunter, Laquan McDonald's aunt, as she shares photos of her nephew after speaking, Jan. 27, 2022, at St. Sabina Church to demand federal charges against former Chicago police Officer Jason Van Dyke.
Congresswoman Robin Kelly comforts Tanisha Hunter, Laquan McDonald’s aunt, as she shares photos of her nephew after speaking, Jan. 27, 2022, at St. Sabina Church to demand federal charges against former Chicago police Officer Jason Van Dyke.
A memorial for 8-year-old Melissa Ortega grows, Jan. 26, 2022, at West 26th Street and South Pulaski Road where she was shot and killed Saturday in Little Village. Chicago police announced charges against a teenager and a man in her killing.
A memorial for 8-year-old Melissa Ortega grows, Jan. 26, 2022, at West 26th Street and South Pulaski Road where she was shot and killed Saturday in Little Village. Chicago police announced charges against a teenager and a man in her killing.
Illinois guard Da'Monte Williams, left, celebrates with teammate RJ Melendez after Williams scored on a big put-back dunk in the second half of a game against Northwestern at Welsh-Ryan Arena in Evanston on Jan. 29, 2022.
Illinois guard Da’Monte Williams, left, celebrates with teammate RJ Melendez after Williams scored on a big put-back dunk in the second half of a game against Northwestern at Welsh-Ryan Arena in Evanston on Jan. 29, 2022.
Heather Mingay receives a kiss from her daughter Anna, 6, as Mingay celebrates her 37th birthday at their home in Northbrook on Jan. 20, 2022. Mingay was supposed to have surgery to remove her ovaries to help prevent a recurrence of breast cancer. But due to hospital surges as a result of an increase in Covid-19 related admissions, Mingay's surgery has been postponed.
Heather Mingay receives a kiss from her daughter Anna, 6, as Mingay celebrates her 37th birthday at their home in Northbrook on Jan. 20, 2022. Mingay was supposed to have surgery to remove her ovaries to help prevent a recurrence of breast cancer. But due to hospital surges as a result of an increase in Covid-19 related admissions, Mingay’s surgery has been postponed.
Bald eagles spar over a fish on the Mississippi River near Lock and Dam 18 near Gladstone, Illinois, on Jan. 20, 2022.
Bald eagles spar over a fish on the Mississippi River near Lock and Dam 18 near Gladstone, Illinois, on Jan. 20, 2022.