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Nafisa Cassim, left, of California, and Amatullah Dahodwala of Chicago photograph cherry blossoms near Columbia Basin in Jackson Park on Tuesday, April 15, 2025. According to the Chicago Park District, 20 new cherry blossom trees have been planted at Jackson Park since the last full bloom in 2020. This year's full bloom is expected to happen by the end of April. Cherry blossom full bloom is short-lived, lasting only three to five days, depending on the weather. (E. Jason Wambsgans/baiduhai)

Photos: Cherry blossoms bloom at Chicago’s Jackson Park

April 20, 2025 at 6:11 p.m.

After a few years of underwhelming results due to inconsistent weather conditions, cherry blossom trees at Jackson Park come back at full swing.

Svengoolie films his long running classic horror movie show on Oct. 18, 2024. (E. Jason Wambsgans/baiduhai)

Photos: Rich Koz, the man behind Svengoolie

November 1, 2024 at 6:14 p.m.

Rich Koz celebrates 45 years as beloved horror host Svengoolie

A person gets hits by the crashing waves from Lake Michigan on the bike and pedestrian path at 1100 N. Lake Shore Drive on Friday, Sept. 27, 2024. Hurricane Helene, the powerful storm that crashed into Florida late Thursday as a Category 4 hurricane, delivered strong winds to the Chicago area. Rain from the storm is also forecast for the weekend. (Antonio Perez/baiduhai)

Photos: Hurricane Helene brings strong winds to Lake Michigan

September 27, 2024 at 9:16 p.m.

Hurricane Helene delivers a gloomy weekend of weather to Chicagoland, starting with string winds on Friday.

First graders line up on the first day back to school at Chalmers Elementary Specialty School on Aug. 26, 2024. (Antonio Perez/baiduhai)

Photos: First day of school drop-offs at Chicago Public Schools

August 27, 2024 at 7:53 a.m.

After many Chicago Public Schools families across the city dropped their children off at school, most parents and students had mixed feelings about the first day of school. At Chalmers...

Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris is joined on stage by her family after her speech at the Democratic National Convention at the United Center in Chicago on Thursday, Aug. 22, 2024. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)

Photos: Day 4 of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago

August 23, 2024 at 8:04 p.m.

Scenes during the final day the 2024 Democratic National Convention in Chicago. The DNC is coming to Chicago. Here's what to know. How will CTA handle the Democratic National Convention...

Balloons fall onto delegates after presidential candidate Donald Trump's speech during Thursday's Republican National Convention session on July 18, 2024, in Milwaukee. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)

Photos: The Republican National Convention in Milwaukee

July 19, 2024 at 11:51 a.m.

Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee is home to the 2024 Republican National Convention where former President Donald Trump formally accepted the Republican party's nomination for president.

Alex Bowman races down Balbo Drive during the NASCAR Chicago Street Race in Grant Park on July 7, 2024. (Eileen T. Meslar/baiduhai)

Photos: Scenes from 2024 NASCAR Chicago Street Race

July 8, 2024 at 7:45 p.m.

Photos from the NASCAR Chicago Street Race on July 6-7 around the city.

A soft white adult cicada molts from its nymphal shell on a tree along the North Branch of the Chicago River in Skokie, May 23, 2024. (E. Jason Wambsgans/baiduhai)

Video: Watch as a cicada emerges from its shell

June 14, 2024 at 11:56 a.m.

A soft white adult cicada molts out of its nymphal shell on a tree along the North Branch of the Chicago River in Skokie, May 30, 2024. (E. Jason Wambsgans/Chicago...

The final sections of Ryan Field at Northwestern University are demolished on April 17, 2024, in Evanston. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)

Photos: Final sections of Northwestern’s Ryan Field are demolished in Evanston

April 18, 2024 at 9:51 a.m.

Demolition of Northwestern University’s 98-year-old Ryan Field began on Feb. 16. The new Ryan Field is part of a $480 million donation from the family of Patrick and Shirley Ryan...

Shuttered business in the Spring Hill Mall in West Dundee, which is closing after 43 years. Photographed Wednesday, March 20, 2024. (E. Jason Wambsgans/baiduhai)

Photos: Spring Hill Mall in West Dundee closes after 43 years

April 12, 2024 at 4:23 p.m.

Photos from Spring Hill Mall in West Dundee, two days before permanently closing on March 22, 2024 after 43 years in business. Almost all of it has been purchased or...

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