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Michael Lightfoot with his niece Karen McClain after being released from prison in Danville when his sentence was commuted on Oct. 30, 2023. Lightfoot was serving a life sentence for 6 grams of cocaine a three strikes law that has since been reformed.
Michael Lightfoot with his niece Karen McClain after being released from prison in Danville when his sentence was commuted on Oct. 30, 2023. Lightfoot was serving a life sentence for 6 grams of cocaine a three strikes law that has since been reformed.
The Chicago Bears stand for the national anthem before a game against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, Calif. on Oct. 29, 2023.
The Chicago Bears stand for the national anthem before a game against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, Calif. on Oct. 29, 2023.
Kelvin Kiptum celebrates his Chicago Marathon world record victory, 2:00:35, with Bank of America Chicago Marathon Executive Race Director Carey Pinkowski in Chicago's Grant Park on Oct. 8, 2023.
Kelvin Kiptum celebrates his Chicago Marathon world record victory, 2:00:35, with Bank of America Chicago Marathon Executive Race Director Carey Pinkowski in Chicago’s Grant Park on Oct. 8, 2023.
A police officer look on as a protester puts up a sign as dozens of demonstrators demand a stop to a proposed tent city for migrants at 3800 South California Avenue on Oct. 19, 2023. The protesters blocked the entrance to west side of the property to incoming vehicles on Sacramento Avenue.
A police officer look on as a protester puts up a sign as dozens of demonstrators demand a stop to a proposed tent city for migrants at 3800 South California Avenue on Oct. 19, 2023. The protesters blocked the entrance to west side of the property to incoming vehicles on Sacramento Avenue.
People sprinkle flower petals on the grave of Wadea al-Fayoume after his burial at Parkholm Cemetery in La Grange Park on Oct. 16, 2023. The six-year-old boy died and his mother was injured during an attack allegedly by their landlord in Plainfield.
People sprinkle flower petals on the grave of Wadea al-Fayoume after his burial at Parkholm Cemetery in La Grange Park on Oct. 16, 2023. The six-year-old boy died and his mother was injured during an attack allegedly by their landlord in Plainfield.
Saxophonist Mars Williams inside the May Chapel at Rosehill Cemetery, Oct. 18, 2023, the site of an upcoming show.
Saxophonist Mars Williams inside the May Chapel at Rosehill Cemetery, Oct. 18, 2023, the site of an upcoming show.
Chicago Blackhawks center Connor Bedard, center, celebrates with teammate Ryan Donato, left, after Bedard scored a goal in the first period of the Blackhawks home opener against the Vegas Golden Knights at the United Center on Oct. 21, 2023.
Chicago Blackhawks center Connor Bedard, center, celebrates with teammate Ryan Donato, left, after Bedard scored a goal in the first period of the Blackhawks home opener against the Vegas Golden Knights at the United Center on Oct. 21, 2023.
Chicago Bears fans relax in their seats before a game between the Bears and the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, on Oct. 29, 2023.
Chicago Bears fans relax in their seats before a game between the Bears and the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, on Oct. 29, 2023.
United Auto Workers President Shawn Fain, center left, stands for pictures with the Rev. Jesse Jackson, bottom center, after a rally for striking workers at UAW Local 551 on Oct. 7, 2023, in Chicago.
United Auto Workers President Shawn Fain, center left, stands for pictures with the Rev. Jesse Jackson, bottom center, after a rally for striking workers at UAW Local 551 on Oct. 7, 2023, in Chicago.
Manuel Erman, 50, from Venezuela brushes his teeth inside a bathroom while migrants sleep inside the 15th District Chicago police station in the Austin neighborhood on Oct. 31, 2023.
Manuel Erman, 50, from Venezuela brushes his teeth inside a bathroom while migrants sleep inside the 15th District Chicago police station in the Austin neighborhood on Oct. 31, 2023.
Yessica Karolina Badell Palmar, right, of Venezuela, is seen in her tent outside the Chicago police 1st District station as temperatures fall to near freezing on Oct. 30, 2023.
Yessica Karolina Badell Palmar, right, of Venezuela, is seen in her tent outside the Chicago police 1st District station as temperatures fall to near freezing on Oct. 30, 2023.
Pro-Palestinian activists are detained while holding a sit in at U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky's office to advocate for a cease-fire in the ongoing Israel and Palestinian conflict on Oct. 19, 2023 in Skokie.
Pro-Palestinian activists are detained while holding a sit in at U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky’s office to advocate for a cease-fire in the ongoing Israel and Palestinian conflict on Oct. 19, 2023 in Skokie.
Los Angeles Chargers running back Austin Ekeler fumbles the ball after a tackle by Chicago Bears defensive tackle Justin Jones in the fourth quarter of a game at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California on Oct. 29, 2023.
Los Angeles Chargers running back Austin Ekeler fumbles the ball after a tackle by Chicago Bears defensive tackle Justin Jones in the fourth quarter of a game at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California on Oct. 29, 2023.
People enjoy the unseasonably warm weather along Navy Pier on Oct. 24, 2023.
People enjoy the unseasonably warm weather along Navy Pier on Oct. 24, 2023.
JaQuwaun Williams and his grandmother Lynida Williams-Saddler at their Gresham home on Oct. 19, 2023. In May 2023, then eighth-grader JaQuwaun was walking into his school when off-duty Chicago police Officer Craig Lancaster pushed him backwards by the neck in what appeared to be an unprovoked attack.
JaQuwaun Williams and his grandmother Lynida Williams-Saddler at their Gresham home on Oct. 19, 2023. In May 2023, then eighth-grader JaQuwaun was walking into his school when off-duty Chicago police Officer Craig Lancaster pushed him backwards by the neck in what appeared to be an unprovoked attack.
Jonathan Berger and Valerie Nerini hand out candy to trick-or-treaters during Halloween in Logan Square on Oct. 31, 2023.
Jonathan Berger and Valerie Nerini hand out candy to trick-or-treaters during Halloween in Logan Square on Oct. 31, 2023.
Fans watch Chicago Bulls player introductions before the first quarter of the season opener against the Oklahoma City Thunder at the United Center on Oct. 25, 2023.
Fans watch Chicago Bulls player introductions before the first quarter of the season opener against the Oklahoma City Thunder at the United Center on Oct. 25, 2023.
Mourners hug during a vigil for Adrianna Lopez, a Chicago Public Schools special education teacher at Davis Elementary School, in Garfield Ridge, on Oct. 27, 2023.
Mourners hug during a vigil for Adrianna Lopez, a Chicago Public Schools special education teacher at Davis Elementary School, in Garfield Ridge, on Oct. 27, 2023.
Matt and Lena Bergstrom, 9, make their way through heavy snow coming home from school on Halloween as they prepare to go trick-or-treating on Oct. 31, 2023, in Logan Square.
Matt and Lena Bergstrom, 9, make their way through heavy snow coming home from school on Halloween as they prepare to go trick-or-treating on Oct. 31, 2023, in Logan Square.
People enjoy the unseasonably warm weather as fall leaves change along Navy Pier on Oct. 24, 2023.
People enjoy the unseasonably warm weather as fall leaves change along Navy Pier on Oct. 24, 2023.
Northwestern players celebrate after winning their game against Maryland at Lakeside Field in Evanston on Oct. 26, 2023.
Northwestern players celebrate after winning their game against Maryland at Lakeside Field in Evanston on Oct. 26, 2023.
Bulls guard Alex Caruso celebrates making a three-point shot during overtime against the Raptors at the United Center on Oct. 27, 2023. The Bulls won 104 - 103 in overtime.
Bulls guard Alex Caruso celebrates making a three-point shot during overtime against the Raptors at the United Center on Oct. 27, 2023. The Bulls won 104 – 103 in overtime.
Heavy snow falls on cars and pedestrians, Oct. 31, 2023, in Logan Square.
Heavy snow falls on cars and pedestrians, Oct. 31, 2023, in Logan Square.
Twanda Carroll lives across the street from the Willowbrook strip mall parking lot where 23 people were hit by gunfire, one fatally, during a Juneteenth celebration. Two bullets entered her apartment, leaving her feeling unsafe.
Twanda Carroll lives across the street from the Willowbrook strip mall parking lot where 23 people were hit by gunfire, one fatally, during a Juneteenth celebration. Two bullets entered her apartment, leaving her feeling unsafe.
Members of Danza Azteca dance during the Nahui Ollin Huehuecoyotl, a prayer in motion, at the Field Museum in Chicago on Oct. 9, 2023.
Members of Danza Azteca dance during the Nahui Ollin Huehuecoyotl, a prayer in motion, at the Field Museum in Chicago on Oct. 9, 2023.
Officials look over damaged and destroyed homes following a natural gas leak and explosion near North Tryon Street and Lincoln Street on Oct. 10, 2023, in Woodstock.
Officials look over damaged and destroyed homes following a natural gas leak and explosion near North Tryon Street and Lincoln Street on Oct. 10, 2023, in Woodstock.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker embraces Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza during a community solidarity gathering for Israel hosted by the Jewish United Fund of Chicago on Oct. 10, 2023, outside North Shore Congregation Israel in Glencoe.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker embraces Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza during a community solidarity gathering for Israel hosted by the Jewish United Fund of Chicago on Oct. 10, 2023, outside North Shore Congregation Israel in Glencoe.
Shakta Kaur of Kundalini Yoga in the Loop sits in the fifth floor studio where she has taught for twenty years at the Fine Arts Building.
Shakta Kaur of Kundalini Yoga in the Loop sits in the fifth floor studio where she has taught for twenty years at the Fine Arts Building.
Mark Dulin practices his trumpet inside an empty studio space with a view toward Lake Michigan as the sun sets at the Fine Arts Building.
Mark Dulin practices his trumpet inside an empty studio space with a view toward Lake Michigan as the sun sets at the Fine Arts Building.
Bill Lee stands inside his workshop space where his company, William Harris Lee & Co., has built custom stringed instruments since 1978 at the Fine Arts Building. They moved to their current fifth floor location after an annex building on Wabash Avenue was torn down.
Bill Lee stands inside his workshop space where his company, William Harris Lee & Co., has built custom stringed instruments since 1978 at the Fine Arts Building. They moved to their current fifth floor location after an annex building on Wabash Avenue was torn down.
Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields sits on the bench after the Bears lost, 31-28, to the Denver Broncos at Soldier Field on Oct. 1, 2023.
Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields sits on the bench after the Bears lost, 31-28, to the Denver Broncos at Soldier Field on Oct. 1, 2023.
A child being pushed in a stroller watches as contractors working at the Inn of Chicago migrant shelter unload supplies and transport them into the shelter Oct. 3, 2023.
A child being pushed in a stroller watches as contractors working at the Inn of Chicago migrant shelter unload supplies and transport them into the shelter Oct. 3, 2023.
Frances Velez, center, chants with others at a rally in Pilsen to demand work permits for immigrants on Oct. 12, 2023.
Frances Velez, center, chants with others at a rally in Pilsen to demand work permits for immigrants on Oct. 12, 2023.
Demonstrators against the Israeli occupation of Palestine begin marching in response to the Hamas-Israel war on South Michigan Avenue, Oct. 14, 2023, in Chicago.
Demonstrators against the Israeli occupation of Palestine begin marching in response to the Hamas-Israel war on South Michigan Avenue, Oct. 14, 2023, in Chicago.
Corina Lillig has her fingernails painted with the colors of the Palestinian flag during a rally in support of Palestine, in response to current violence between Israel and Hamas, at the Congress Plaza Garden in the 400 block of South Michigan Avenue on Oct. 11, 2023, in Chicago.
Corina Lillig has her fingernails painted with the colors of the Palestinian flag during a rally in support of Palestine, in response to current violence between Israel and Hamas, at the Congress Plaza Garden in the 400 block of South Michigan Avenue on Oct. 11, 2023, in Chicago.
People sing during a community solidarity gathering for Israel hosted by the Jewish United Fund of Chicago on Oct. 10, 2023, outside North Shore Congregation Israel in Glencoe.
People sing during a community solidarity gathering for Israel hosted by the Jewish United Fund of Chicago on Oct. 10, 2023, outside North Shore Congregation Israel in Glencoe.
Sigal Zamir, center left, is comforted by a friend and her husband, Avi Zamir, right, as they attend a vigil for their relatives, Judith Raanan, and her daughter, Natalie Raanan, at a family friend's home, Oct. 12, 2023, in Evanston. Judith and Natalie Raanan were taken hostage when Hamas militants in Gaza attacked parts of southern Israel on Oct. 7.
Sigal Zamir, center left, is comforted by a friend and her husband, Avi Zamir, right, as they attend a vigil for their relatives, Judith Raanan, and her daughter, Natalie Raanan, at a family friend’s home, Oct. 12, 2023, in Evanston. Judith and Natalie Raanan were taken hostage when Hamas militants in Gaza attacked parts of southern Israel on Oct. 7.
Denver Broncos safety Kareem Jackson, center, celebrates with his team after making a game ending interception during the fourth quarter against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field on Oct. 1, 2023.
Denver Broncos safety Kareem Jackson, center, celebrates with his team after making a game ending interception during the fourth quarter against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field on Oct. 1, 2023.
A CTA Blue Line train rolls along the rails as the sun rises over Chicago and the Eisenhower Expressway during the early morning rush hour on Oct. 3, 2023.
A CTA Blue Line train rolls along the rails as the sun rises over Chicago and the Eisenhower Expressway during the early morning rush hour on Oct. 3, 2023.
Dorothy Hoffner, 104, completes her jump to become the oldest person in the world to skydive, Oct. 1, 2023, at Skydive Chicago in Ottawa, Illinois.
Dorothy Hoffner, 104, completes her jump to become the oldest person in the world to skydive, Oct. 1, 2023, at Skydive Chicago in Ottawa, Illinois.