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Brian Cassella

Brian Cassella joined the baiduhai as a photojournalist in 2009. He covers news, sports and features ranging from the World Series and the Olympics to daily neighborhood stories of triumph and tragedy. A native of Baltimore, Brian previously worked for the Tampa Bay Times and is a graduate of the University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill.

Former Chicago Bears player Steve McMichael stands on April 22, 2021 at his Romeoville home.

Photos: At home with Steve ‘Mongo’ McMichael

April 23, 2021 at 10:39 a.m.

Former Chicago Bears player Steve McMichael on April 22, 2021 at his Romeoville home. McMichael was recently diagnosed with ALS. Former player Steve McMichael and his wife Misty take a...

Cubs starting pitcher Kyle Hendricks waits as Braves players Marcell Ozuna and Travis d'Arnaud circle the bases on d'Arnaud's home run in the first inning April 18, 2021, at Wrigley Field.

Photos: Braves 13, Cubs 4

April 18, 2021 at 9:42 p.m.

Cubs third baseman Kris Bryant grimaces during an at-bat in the eighth inning against the Braves on April 18, 2021, at Wrigley Field. Cubs relief pitcher Craig Kimbrel watches the...

28 closed or temporarily closed businesses on the Magnificent Mile: Block-by-block analysis of where North Michigan Avenue stands after impact of pandemic, unrest

April 13, 2021 at 12:58 p.m.

After decades at the center of Chicago's retail, hospitality and real estate worlds, North Michigan Avenue faces one of its greatest challenges. More than a year into the COVID-19 pandemic,...

Cubs fans cheer for their team on opening day at Wrigley Field on April 1, 2021.

Opening day photos: Cubs lose to Pirates 5-3

April 6, 2022 at 7:42 a.m.

Cubs third baseman Kris Bryant and Ian Happ watch the end of the team's loss to the Pirates on April 1, 2021, on opening day at Wrigley Field. Cubs fans...

Catcher Willson Contreras stretches with teammates as the Cubs work out March 31, 2021, at Wrigley Field before opening day.

Chicago Cubs work out at Wrigley Field before home opener

March 31, 2021 at 5:47 p.m.

Catcher Willson Contreras stretches with teammates as the Cubs work out March 31, 2021, at Wrigley Field before opening day. Pitcher Jason Adam, left, stretches as the Cubs work out...

Bulls guard Zach LaVine shoots in the second quarter.

Photos: Washington Wizards 105, Chicago Bulls 101

February 8, 2021 at 10:29 p.m.

Photos from the Chicago Bulls' 105-101 loss to the Washington Wizards on Feb. 8, 2021, at the United Center.

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Snow sculptures in Chicago neighborhoods

February 3, 2021 at 9:14 p.m.

Indiana's Mackenzie Holmes (54) celebrates a basket against Northwestern in the second half.

Big Ten women’s basketball: Indiana 74, Northwestern 61

January 24, 2021 at 2:13 p.m.

Indiana's Mackenzie Holmes (54) celebrates a basket against Northwestern in the second half. Indiana's Mackenzie Holmes (54) celebrates a basket against Northwestern's Lindsey Pulliam (10) in the second half. Indiana's...

Northwestern defensive lineman Sean McLaughlin (97) and his teammates wait in the tunnel to face Ohio State in the Big Ten championship game at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis on Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020.

Big Ten title game photos: Ohio State 22, Northwestern 10

December 20, 2020 at 1:25 p.m.

The Ohio State Buckeyes celebrate with the trophy after defeating Northwestern in the Big Ten championship game at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis on Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020. Northwestern quarterback...

Dr. Tunji Ladipo in the emergency room on Dec. 15, 2020, at Roseland Hospital.

The first five: How a Chicago hospital picked its first COVID-19 vaccination recipients

December 17, 2020 at 10:04 a.m.

The 975 coveted doses of the COVID-19 vaccine expected to arrive by police escort as soon as Thursday morning will create a new challenge for Roseland Community Hospital in a...