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Photos: Seeing Chicago through the eyes of photojournalist Steve Lasker

Pinar Istek — Sun, 04 May 2025 23:12:07 +0000

Steve Lasker, a pioneering photojournalist in Chicago, spent decades photographing the life in and around the city. From devastating tragedies like the fire at Our Lady of the Angels School to politics and sports, Lasker was always there to document. He was known as the man with the “golden eyes.”

President Kennedy looks at a point of interest pointed out by Mayor Richard J. Daley as they travel from airport to luncheon meeting on March 23, 1963. (Steve Lasker/Chicago’s American)

Chicago Bears linebacker Dick Butkus reacts during a game against the Minnesota Vikings in September 1969. Butkus is arguably one of the best linebackers ever to play, possessing strength, agility and quickness to cover running backs and tight ends on the same play. He played for the Bears from 1965 to 1973, making seven Pro Bowl teams, collecting 22 interceptions and recovering 27 fumbles. He was elected to the Hall of Fame in 1979, his first year of eligibility. (Steve Lasker/Chicago Today)

Children of the Paley family in Skokie mark the beginning of Hanukkah in December 1969. Mark, 8, left, Howard, 7, and Leah, 5, stand before the menorah while the oldest, Norman, 9, reads from the prayer book. (Steve Lasker/Chicago Today)

The Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., center, with Al Raby, left, convener of the Coordinating Council of Community Organizations, leads a march to protest the policies of Chicago Public Schools Superintendent Benjamin Willis that began at Grant Park on July 26, 1965. (Steve Lasker/Chicago’s American)

Jogn Rukavina, left, helps assemble a television antenna 61 stories above street level atop Marina City in July 1964. (Steve Lasker/Chicago’s American)

Luis Aparicio, left in car, and Nellie Fox en route to City Hall down LaSalle Street during the White Sox victory parade on Sept. 24, 1959, after the team won the American League pennant. (Steve Lasker/Chicago Tribune)

John Schmale Sr., father of Nina Jo Schmale, who was murdered, is led out of the room by the coroner, Dr. Andrew Toman, right, after seeing his daughter’s body at the county morgue on July 14, 1966. Richard Speck was later convicted of killing her and seven other young nurses. (Steve Lasker/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago police got out of a squad car after it was hit by gunfire on Larrabee Street, south of Division Street, during the rioting on April 6, 1968. (Steve Lasker/Chicago’s American)

Blackhawks goalie Jack Norris defends the net during a game against the Philadelphia Flyers at the Chicago Stadium on March 16, 1969. (Steve Lasker/Chicago Tribune)

Mayor Richard J. Daley, left, campaigns with John F. Kennedy at Meigs Field in 1960, the year Kennedy won election as president. (Steve Lasker/Chicago Tribune)

Chester Weger’s handcuffs are removed by Deputy Sheriff Wayne Hess before he enters a courtroom in Ottawa, Illinois, on Nov. 17, 1960. Weger was convicted in 1961 of the murder of one of three women found slain at Starved Rock State Park. (Steve Lasker/Chicago Tribune)

Malcolm Reeser, an Andy Frain usher who is Chicago’s version of Mitch Miller, stands on the catwalk of Wrigley Field’s mezzanine ramp to lead Cub fans in sing-along in May 1969. (Steve Lasker/Chicago Today)

Chicago Cubs Manager Leo Durocher greets Jim Hickman with a handshake after the outfielder’s game-winning home run on June 26, 1969. (Steve Lasker/Chicago Today)

President-elect Richard Nixon, his wife, Pat, and Cardinal John Cody listen to remarks of Gov.-elect Richard Ogilvie at a dinner held at the Sheraton-Blackstone Hotel in honor of three Chicagoans who will join the Nixon administration. State leaders of both parties attended the bipartisan dinner hosted by insurance executive W. Clement Stone on Jan. 3, 1969. (Steve Lasker/Chicago Tribune)

Early-bird customers wait outside Comiskey Park in October 1959 to get into a World Series game between the Chicago White Sox and the Los Angeles Dodgers. (Steve Lasker/Chicago Tribune)

Photos: Chicago White Sox lose to Houston Astros 8-3 at Rate Field

Chris Sweda — Sat, 03 May 2025 20:56:21 +0000

Photos from the Chicago White Sox’s 8-3 loss to the Houston Astros on May 3, 2025, at Rate Field. Astros center fielder Jake Meyers went 4-for-4 with two home runs, a two-run triple and a run-scoring double, finishing with a career-high seven RBIs.

Astros center fielder Jake Meyers celebrates after hitting a three-run home run in the sixth inning against the White Sox on May 3, 2025, at Rate Field. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

Astros center fielder Jake Meyers (6) hits a three-run home run in the sixth inning against the White Sox on May 3, 2025, at Rate Field. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

White Sox reliever Penn Murfee stands by as Astros center fielder Jake Meyers rounds the bases after hitting a three-run home run in the sixth inning on May 3, 2025, at Rate Field. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

Astros center fielder Jake Meyers celebrates as he rounds the bases after hitting a three-run home run in the sixth inning against the White Sox on May 3, 2025, at Rate Field. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

Astros center fielder Jake Meyers is congratulated by teammates in the dugout after hitting a solo home run in the third inning against the White Sox on May 3, 2025, at Rate Field. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

White Sox designated hitter Luis Robert Jr. takes off his helmet in the dugout after striking out to end the third inning against the Astros on May 3, 2025, at Rate Field. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

Astros center fielder Jake Meyers sprints around the bases en route to a two-run triple in the fourth inning against the White Sox on May 3, 2025, at Rate Field. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

Astros center fielder Jake Meyers slides safely into third base with a two-run triple in the fourth inning against the White Sox on May 3, 2025, at Rate Field. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

White Sox starter Davis Martin reacts after giving up a two-run triple to Astros center fielder Jake Meyers in the fourth inning on May 3, 2025, at Rate Field. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

White Sox starter Davis Martin and catcher Matt Thaiss meet on the mound in the fourth inning against the Astros on May 3, 2025, at Rate Field. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

Astros outfielders Jake Meyers, from left, Chas McCormick and Zach Dezenzo celebrate after an 8-3 victory over the White Sox on May 3, 2025, at Rate Field. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

Astros outfielders Jake Meyers (6) and Jose Altuve slap hands after an 8-3 victory over the White Sox on May 3, 2025, at Rate Field. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

Astros relieer Logan VanWey and catcher Yainer Diaz celebrate after a victory over the White Sox on May 3, 2025, at Rate Field. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

White Sox outfielder Brooks Baldwin (27) stands at the plate after striking out to end the game against the Astros on May 3, 2025, at Rate Field. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

White Sox manager Will Venable looks out from the dugout in the ninth inning against the Astros on May 3, 2025, at Rate Field. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

White Sox designated hitter Luis Robert Jr. walks to the dugout after striking out in the eighth inning against the Astros on May 3, 2025, at Rate Field. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

White Sox outfielder Andrew Benintendi runs to the dugout after the top of the ninth inning against the Astros on May 3, 2025, at Rate Field. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

White Sox first baseman Andrew Vaughn, right, walks on the infield as Astros center fielder Jake Meyers celebrates at second base after his RBI double in the eighth inning on May 3, 2025, at Rate Field. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

Astros center fielder Jake Meyers drives in a run on a double in the eighth inning against the White Sox on May 3, 2025, at Rate Field. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

White Sox shortstop Chase Meidroth, right, is congratulated by third-base coach Justin Jirschele after advancing in the first inning against the Astros on May 3, 2025, at Rate Field. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

White Sox shortstop Chase Meidroth scores on a single by Andrew Benintendi in the first inning against the Astros on May 3, 2025, at Rate Field. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

White Sox left fielder Andrew Benintendi drives in a run on a single in the first inning against the Astros on May 3, 2025, at Rate Field. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

White Sox left fielder Andrew Benintendi slaps hands with first-base coach Jason Bourgeois after hitting an RBI single in the first inning against the Astros on May 3, 2025, at Rate Field. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

White Sox first baseman Andrew Vaughn hits a two-run single in the first inning against the Astros on May 3, 2025, at Rate Field. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

White Sox left fielder Andrew Benintendi (23) and third baseman Miguel Vargas celebrate after scoring in the first inning against the Astros on May 3, 2025, at Rate Field. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

White Sox starter Davis Martin delivers to the Astros in the first inning on May 3, 2025, at Rate Field. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

A White Sox player wears a new City Connect-designed hat for a game against the Astros on May 3, 2025, at Rate Field. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

Richard Allen II, son of White Sox great and Hall of Famer Dick Allen, throws a ceremonial first pitch before a Sox-Astros game on May 3, 2025, at Rate Field. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

Brothers Eron Allen, center, and Richard Allen II stand for the national anthem before a White Sox-Astros game on May 3, 2025, at Rate Field. The two are the sons of White Sox great Dick Allen. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

A Dick Allen bobblehead doll is seen on the field before a White Sox-Astros game on May 3, 2025, at Rate Field. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

Photos: Thousands march through downtown Chicago for May Day

E. Jason Wambsgans, Audrey Richardson, John J. Kim — Thu, 01 May 2025 21:27:18 +0000

Thousands of people marched to Grant Park in Chicago to rally for May Day on May 1, 2025 with organized labor and activist groups calling for protection of immigrants and fair wages as well as protesting against President Donald Trump’s administration. This year’s rally and march comes nearly 140 years after the Haymarket Affair – in which a bomb was thrown during a Chicago labor rally that resulted in the death of eight police officers and at least four civilians – and just over 100 days into Trump’s second term.

Demonstrators head toward Butler Field in Grant Park during a May Day march, May 1, 2025, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

Pro-Palestinian protesters rally through the West Loop during the May Day march, May 1, 2025. (E. Jason Wambsgans/Chicago Tribune)

Miguel Casanova, right, holds Tawny Carrillo while gathering at Union Park before marching to Grant Park for the May Day march on May 1, 2025, in Chicago. (Audrey Richardson/Chicago Tribune)

Jim Handley, center left, and Lisa Notter, march with thousands from Union Park to Grant Park for the May Day march on May 1, 2025. (Audrey Richardson/Chicago Tribune)

Vianey Mejia, 4, watches as thousands march from Union Park to Grant Park for the May Day march on May 1, 2025. (Audrey Richardson/Chicago Tribune)

Miguel Pineda helps lead the march from Union Park to Grant Park for the May Day march on May 1, 2025. (Audrey Richardson/Chicago Tribune)

Tania Unzueta, a volunteer with Chicago Community and Workers’ Rights, leads chants through a megaphone as thousands march from Union Park to Grant Park for the May Day march on May 1, 2025. (Audrey Richardson/Chicago Tribune)

People hold signs along Jackson Boulevard as thousands march from Union Park to Grant Park for the May Day march on May 1, 2025. (Audrey Richardson/Chicago Tribune)

Leon Fitzgerald, 5, sits on his father, John Fitzgerald’s, shoulders, as thousands march from Union Park to Grant Park for the May Day march on May 1, 2025, in Chicago. Leon was pulled out of his kindergarten class at Darwin Elementary School to participate in the march. (Audrey Richardson/Chicago Tribune)

Thousands march along Jackson Boulevard from Union Park to Grant Park for the May Day march on May 1, 2025. (Audrey Richardson/Chicago Tribune)

Students with Willa Cather Elementary School, hold their fist up to protest school closures as thousands gather at Union Park before marching to Grant Park for the May Day march on May 1, 2025. (Audrey Richardson/Chicago Tribune)

Mayor Brandon Johnson speaks at a rally after a May Day march at Butler Field, May 1, 2025, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

A demonstrator wears a jacket with a Chicago Bulls logo on it at a rally after a May Day march at Butler Field, May 1, 2025, in Chicago. Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a legal U.S. resident, was detained by federal law enforcement and deported on March 12 after being accused of a gang affiliation because he wore a baseball cap with the logo. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

Native American community members hold a demonstration at a rally after a May Day march at Butler Field, May 1, 2025, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

A demonstrator shields their face from the sun while listening to speakers at a rally after a May Day march at Butler Field, May 1, 2025, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

Charlotte Chung, 11, marches through the West Loop during the May Day rally and march, Thursday, May 1, 2025. (E. Jason Wambsgans/Chicago Tribune)

Protesters rally through the West Loop during the May Day march, Thursday, May 1, 2025. (E. Jason Wambsgans/Chicago Tribune)

Protestors attend the May Day interfaith ceremony in Union Park, Thursday, May 1, 2025. (E. Jason Wambsgans/Chicago Tribune)

Demonstrators attend the May Day interfaith ceremony in Union Park, May 1, 2025. (E. Jason Wambsgans/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago police officers monitor the May Day rally and march in Union Park, May 1, 2025. (E. Jason Wambsgans/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago police officers line up before the start of the May Day march in Union Park, May 1, 2025. (E. Jason Wambsgans/Chicago Tribune)

Luis Maciel waits for the start of the May Day march in Union Park, May 1, 2025. (E. Jason Wambsgans/Chicago Tribune)

Craig Ymson drums with the group Filipino student and youth group Anak Bayan during the May Day rally in Union Park, May 1, 2025. (E. Jason Wambsgans/Chicago Tribune)

Susan Haack of Chicago attends the May Day rally in Union Park, May 1, 2025. (E. Jason Wambsgans/Chicago Tribune)

Demonstrators head toward Butler Field in Grant Park during a May Day march, May 1, 2025, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

Jennifer Mattson attends a rally at Union Park for the May Day march, May 1, 2025, honoring working people for International Workers’ Day, before marching to Grant Park. (Audrey Richardson/Chicago Tribune)

Amy (last name withheld) gathers at Union Park for the May Day march, May 1, 2025, before marching to Grant Park. (Audrey Richardson/Chicago Tribune)

Ollin Kuikatl Tekpatl, left, performs smudging, using medicine to “help harmonize the soul and spirit,” on Susana Huitron as hundreds gather at Union Park for the May Day march, May 1, 2025, honoring working people for International Workers’ Day, before marching to Grant Park. (Audrey Richardson/Chicago Tribune)

Husband and wife Steve and Deborah hold signs while gathering at Union Park for the May Day march, May 1, 2025, honoring working people for International Workers’ Day, before marching to Grant Park. (Audrey Richardson/Chicago Tribune)

Ned Parsons, 10, left, and his mother, Kathy Parsons, gather at Union Park for the May Day march, May 1, 2025, honoring working people for International Workers’ Day, before marching to Grant Park. (Audrey Richardson/Chicago Tribune)

Jaden Palacios, 7, gets war paint drawn on her face by Selena Sanchez, a member of the indigenous Mexica people, as hundreds gather at Union Park for the May Day march, May 1, 2025, honoring working people for International Workers’ Day, before marching to Grant Park. (Audrey Richardson/Chicago Tribune)

Susana Huitron gets war paint drawn on her face by Selena Sanchez, who is a member of the indigenous Mexica people, as hundreds gather at Union Park for the May Day march, May 1, 2025. (Audrey Richardson/Chicago Tribune)

Araida Palacios gets war paint drawn on her face by Selena Sanchez, with Mexica, as hundreds gather at Union Park for the May Day march, May 1, 2025, honoring working people for International Workers’ Day, before marching to Grant Park. (Audrey Richardson/Chicago Tribune)

Demonstrators attend an interfaith gathering in Union Park ahead of a planned May Day march to Grant Park on May 1, 2025 in Chicago. (E. Jason Wambsgans/Chicago Tribune)

Selena Sanchez, of Chicago, attends an interfaith gathering in Union Park ahead of a planned May Day march to Grant Park on May 1, 2025 in Chicago. (E. Jason Wambsgans/Chicago Tribune)

Jeffrey Schaffer join hundreds at Union Park on May 1, 2025, for the May Day march, honoring working people for International Workers’ Day, before marching to Grant Park. “It’s so important to be out here, Schaffer said. “The only way we’re going to fight this is together.” (Audrey Richardson/Chicago Tribune)

Photos: Chicago White Sox lose 6-4 to the Milwaukee Brewers at Rate Field

Chris Sweda — Thu, 01 May 2025 04:21:23 +0000

The Chicago White Sox lost 6-4 to the Milwaukee Brewers at Rate Field on Wednesday, April 30, 2025. The Brewers scored 3 runs in the eighth inning to take control of the game.

Chicago White Sox outfielder Andrew Benintendi (23) catches a fly ball in the first inning of a game against the Milwaukee Brewers at Rate Field in Chicago on April 30, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago White Sox designated hitter Andrew Vaughn (25) pulls up after making the final out in the ninth inning of a game against the Milwaukee Brewers at Rate Field in Chicago on April 30, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago White Sox catcher Matt Thaiss (29) walks to the dugout after striking out in the eighth inning of a game against the Milwaukee Brewers at Rate Field in Chicago on April 30, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

Milwaukee Brewers third baseman base Caleb Durbin drives in a run on a sacrifice fly in the eighth inning of a game against the Chicago White Sox at Rate Field in Chicago on April 30, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Jake Bauers celebrates at second base after driving in two runs on a double in the eighth inning of a game against the Chicago White Sox at Rate Field in Chicago on April 30, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

Milwaukee Brewers players William Contreras (left) and Sal Frelick (10) celebrate after scoring on a double by teammate Jake Bauers in the eighth inning of a game against the Chicago White Sox at Rate Field in Chicago on April 30, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Jake Bauers is congratulated in the dugout after scoring on a sacrifice fly by teammate Caleb Durbin in the eighth inning of a game against the Chicago White Sox at Rate Field in Chicago on April 30, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago White Sox relief pitcher Cam Booser reacts on the mound in the eighth inning of a game against the Milwaukee Brewers at Rate Field in Chicago on April 30, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago White Sox relief pitcher Cam Booser meets with catcher Matt Thaiss (left) on the mound in the eighth inning of a game against the Milwaukee Brewers at Rate Field in Chicago on April 30, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago White Sox players L to R: Miguel Vargas, Bobby Dalbec, Jacob Amaya, and Lenyn Sosa stand on the field during a break in the action in the eighth inning of a game against the Milwaukee Brewers at Rate Field in Chicago on April 30, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago White Sox shortstop Brooks Baldwin reacts after grounding into a double play to end the sixth inning of a game against the Milwaukee Brewers at Rate Field in Chicago on April 30, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago White Sox designated hitter Andrew Vaughn drives in a run on a single in the fifth inning of a game against the Milwaukee Brewers at Rate Field in Chicago on April 30, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago White Sox outfielder Andrew Benintendi is tagged out at third base by Milwaukee Brewers third baseman Caleb Durbin to end the fifth inning of a game at Rate Field in Chicago on April 30, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago White Sox outfielder Luis Robert Jr. (88) catches a long fly ball that went for a run-scoring sacrifice fly for the Milwaukee Brewers in the fourth inning of a game at Rate Field in Chicago on April 30, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

Milwaukee Brewers shortstop Joey Ortiz is congratulated by his teammates in the dugout after scoring a run on a sacrifice fly in the fourth inning of a game against the Chicago White Sox at Rate Field in Chicago on April 30, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

Milwaukee Brewers third baseman Caleb Durbin (21) sprints to first base with a single in the fourth inning of a game against the Chicago White Sox at Rate Field in Chicago on April 30, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago White Sox catcher Matt Thaiss rounds third base on a run-scoring single by teammate Lenyn Sosa in the second inning of a game against the Milwaukee Brewers at Rate Field in Chicago on April 30, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago White Sox third baseman Gage Workman (41) walks to the dugout after striking out in the second inning of a game against the Milwaukee Brewers at Rate Field in Chicago on April 30, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago White Sox outfielder Joshua Palacios reacts after being hit by a pitch in the second inning of a game against the Milwaukee Brewers at Rate Field in Chicago on April 30, 2025. A run scored for the Sox on the play. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago White Sox catcher Matt Thaiss (29) stands by as Milwaukee Brewers batter Isaac Collins (6) lays on the ground after being hit by a pitch in the second inning of a game at Rate Field in Chicago on April 30, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago White Sox outfielder Luis Robert Jr. (88) walks to the dugout after striking out in the first inning of a game against the Milwaukee Brewers at Rate Field in Chicago on April 30, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago White Sox third baseman Gage Workman hangs his head after making an error that scored a run for the Milwaukee Brewers in the first inning of a game at Rate Field in Chicago on April 30, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

Milwaukee Brewers catcher William Contreras drives in a run on a single in the first inning of a game against the Chicago White Sox at Rate Field in Chicago on April 30, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

Milwaukee Brewers catcher William Contreras (24) is congratulated by irst base coach Julio Borbon (41) after Contreras drove in a run on a single in the first inning of a game against the Chicago White Sox at Rate Field in Chicago on April 30, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Shane Smith delivers to the Milwaukee Brewers in the first inning of a game at Rate Field in Chicago on April 30, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago White Sox manager Will Venable gives a sign from the dugout in the second inning of a game against the Milwaukee Brewers at Rate Field in Chicago on April 30, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago White Sox manager Will Venable walks onto the field to talk with an umpire in the 8th inning of a game against the Milwaukee Brewers at Rate Field in Chicago on April 30, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago White Sox mascot Southpaw gives out a ball to a child attending his first baseball game prior to the Sox taking on the Milwaukee Brewers at Rate Field in Chicago on April 30, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

Race car driver Tony Stewart throws out a ceremonial first pitch before a game between the Chicago White Sox and the Milwaukee Brewers at Rate Field in Chicago on April 30, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

Former Chicago White Sox pitcher Jon Garland throws out a ceremonial first pitch before a game between the Sox and the Milwaukee Brewers at Rate Field in Chicago on April 30, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

A Chicago White Sox fan waits for a game to start between the Sox and the Milwaukee Brewers at Rate Field in Chicago on April 30, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

Photos: Mayor Brandon Johnson visits Springfield with a financial wish list

Brian Cassella — Wed, 30 Apr 2025 21:34:39 +0000

Behind the scenes with Mayor Brandon Johnson as he makes a Wednesday stop at the Illinois State Capitol to tout his financial agenda as both “modest” and beneficial to the whole state of Illinois.

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson walks to the Blue Room to talk to lawmakers at the Illinois State Capitol, April 30, 2025. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)

Mayor Brandon Johnson greets Senate President Don Harmon while meeting with lawmakers at the Illinois State Capitol, April 30, 2025, in Springfield. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)

Mayor Brandon Johnson arrives before a meeting with Gov. JB Pritzker at the Stratton Building next door to the Illinois State Capitol on April 30, 2025, in Springfield. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)

Mayor Brandon Johnson speaks with chief of staff Cristina Pacione-Zayas and budget director Annette Guzman before a meeting with Gov. JB Pritzker at the Stratton Building next door to the Illinois State Capitol on April 30, 2025. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)

Mayor Brandon Johnson departs with staff members after a meeting with Gov. JB Pritzker at the Stratton Building next door to the Illinois State Capitol on April 30, 2025. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)

Mayor Brandon Johnson greets people at the Illinois State Capitol while meeting with lawmakers, April 30, 2025, in Springfield. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)

Mayor Brandon Johnson jokes with budget director Annette Guzman while senior adviser Jason Lee takes a phone call between meetings with lawmakers at the Illinois State Capitol on April 30, 2025, in Springfield. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)

House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch greets Mayor Brandon Johnson as he visits the Illinois State Capitol to meet with lawmakers, April 30, 2025, in Springfield. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)

House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch welcomes Mayor Brandon Johnson and his chief of staff Cristina Pacione-Zayas to his office for a meeting at the Illinois State Capitol on April 30, 2025, in Springfield. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)

House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch meets with Mayor Brandon Johnson alongside his chief of staff Cristina Pacione-Zayas in Welch’s office at the Illinois State Capitol on April 30, 2025, in Springfield. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)

Mayor Brandon Johnson walks between meetings with lawmakers at the Illinois State Capitol, April 30, 2025, in Springfield. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)

Mayor Brandon Johnson greets Matt Birchby, president of Swift Current Energy, while cutting the ribbon at the Double Black Diamond solar farm Wednesday, April 30, 2025, in Auburn. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)

Mayor Brandon Johnson laughs with his wife, Stacie, during a ribbon cutting at the Double Black Diamond solar farm that supplies clean energy to Chicago on April 30, 2025, in Auburn, Illinois. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)

Mayor Brandon Johnson speaks before a ribbon cutting at the Double Black Diamond solar farm that supplies clean energy to Chicago on April 30, 2025, in Auburn, Illinois. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)

Mayor Brandon Johnson signs a panel during a ribbon cutting at the Double Black Diamond solar farm that supplies clean energy to Chicago on April 30, 2025, in Auburn, Illinois. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)

Photos: Chicago White Sox lose 7-2 to the Milwaukee Brewers at Rate Field

Chris Sweda — Wed, 30 Apr 2025 04:47:42 +0000

The Chicago White Sox lost 7-2 to the Milwaukee Brewers at Rate Field on Tuesday, April 29, 2025.

Chicago White Sox fans participate in a dog parade around Rate Field in Chicago prior to a game between the Sox and the Milwaukee Brewers on April 29, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago White Sox designated hitter Andrew Benintendi watches the flight of his solo home run in the first inning of a game against the Milwaukee Brewers at Rate Field in Chicago on April 29, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago White Sox designated hitter Andrew Benintendi (23) is congratulated by teammate Luis Robert Jr. (88) after Benintendi hit a solo home run in the first inning of a game against the Milwaukee Brewers at Rate Field in Chicago on April 29, 2025. Robert Jr. followed Benintendi with his own solo home run moments later. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Jackson Chourio (11) watches as fans try to catch a ball that went for a solo home run for Chicago White Sox outfielder Luis Robert Jr. in the first inning of a game at Rate Field in Chicago on April 29, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago White Sox outfielder Luis Robert Jr. celebrates as he rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run in the first inning of a game against the Milwaukee Brewers at Rate Field in Chicago on April 29, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Tyler Gilbert (40) delivers to the Milwaukee Brewers in the first inning of a game at Rate Field in Chicago on April 29, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago White Sox right fielder Joshua Palacios tries to chase down a foul ball in the first inning of a game against the Milwaukee Brewers at Rate Field in Chicago on April 29, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Tyler Gilbert stands on the mound as Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Isaac Collins (background) rounds the bases after Collins hit a solo home run in the first inning of a game at Rate Field in Chicago on April 29, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Isaac Collins (6) is congratulated by teammate William Contreras after Collins hit a solo home run in the first inning of a game against the Chicago White Sox at Rate Field in Chicago on April 29, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Isaac Collins (6) is congratulated by his teammates in the dugout after hitting a solo home run in the first inning of a game against the Chicago White Sox at Rate Field in Chicago on April 29, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

Milwaukee Brewers right fielder Sal Frelick (10) catches a deep fly ball hit by Chicago White Sox second baseman Lenyn Sosa in the fourth inning of a game at Rate Field in Chicago on April 29, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago White Sox outfielder Luis Robert Jr. (88) reacts as he flies out to end the fifth inning of a game against the Milwaukee Brewers at Rate Field in Chicago on April 29, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago White Sox catcher Edgar Quero (7) and relief pitcher Bryse Wilson (46) congratulate one another after Quero threw out a runner attempting to steal second base to end the fifth inning of a game against the Milwaukee Brewers at Rate Field in Chicago on April 29, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago White Sox shortstop Jacob Amaya (8) is unable to hold onto the ball as Milwaukee Brewers baserunner Joey Ortiz steals second base in the sixth inning of a game at Rate Field in Chicago on April 29, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago White Sox relief pitcher Bryse Wilson (second from right) stands on the mound alongside his teammates in the sixth inning of a game against the Milwaukee Brewers at Rate Field in Chicago on April 29, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago White Sox third baseman Miguel Vargas catches a ball as the Sox try to pick Milwaukee Brewers player Isaac Collins off of third base in the sixth inning of a game at Rate Field in Chicago on April 29, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

Milwaukee Brewers catcher William Contreras drives in a run on a single in the sixth inning of a game against the Chicago White Sox at Rate Field in Chicago on April 29, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Sal Frelick is hit by a pitch with the bases loaded in the sixth inning of a game against the Chicago White Sox at Rate Field in Chicago on April 29, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago White Sox relief pitcher Brandon Eisert (53) reacts after hitting Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Sal Frelick with a pitch with the bases loaded in the sixth inning of a game at Rate Field in Chicago on April 29, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Sal Frelick reacts after being hit by a pitch with the bases loaded in the sixth inning of a game against the Chicago White Sox at Rate Field in Chicago on April 29, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago White Sox relief pitcher Brandon Eisert (53) stands on the mound with catcher Edgar Quero (7) and third baseman Miguel Vargas (right) in the sixth inning of a game against the Milwaukee Brewers at Rate Field in Chicago on April 29, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

Milwaukee Brewers third baseman Caleb Durbin (21), a Lake Forest native, drives in two runs on a single in the sixth inning of a game against the Chicago White Sox at Rate Field in Chicago on April 29, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

Milwaukee Brewers first baseman Rhys Hoskins (12) slides in safely at home plate while scoring on a 2-run single by teammate Caleb Durbin in the sixth inning of a game against the Chicago White Sox at Rate Field in Chicago on April 29, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

Milwaukee Brewers catcher William Contreras (24) and first baseman Rhys Hoskins (12) celebrate after both scored on a single by teammate Caleb Durbin in the sixth inning of a game against the Chicago White Sox at Rate Field in Chicago on April 29, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago White Sox catcher Edgar Quero (7) is unable to catch a pitch in the eighth inning of a game against the Milwaukee Brewers at Rate Field in Chicago on April 29, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

The ball gets away from Chicago White Sox catcher Edgar Quero in the eighth inning of a game against the Milwaukee Brewers at Rate Field in Chicago on April 29, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

The Milwaukee Brewers, including Jake Bauers (9) and Joey Ortiz (right), celebrate after a victory over the Chicago White Sox at Rate Field in Chicago on April 29, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago White Sox manager Will Venable stands beside Sox mascot Southpaw during the national anthem for a game between the Sox and the Milwaukee Brewers at Rate Field in Chicago on April 29, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago White Sox manager Will Venable stands for the national anthem before a game against the Milwaukee Brewers at Rate Field in Chicago on April 29, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

Bob Eucker is remembered with a moment of silence before a game between the Chicago White Sox and the Milwaukee Brewers at Rate Field in Chicago on April 29, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Fire Department Captain Davide Meyer is remembered with a moment of silence before a game between the Chicago White Sox and the Milwaukee Brewers at Rate Field in Chicago on April 29, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

Milwaukee Brewers third baseman Caleb Durbin (21), a Lake Forest native, celebrates with his teammates after a victory over the Chicago White Sox at Rate Field in Chicago on April 29, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

Milwaukee Brewers third baseman Caleb Durbin, a Lake Forest native, is congratulated after driving in two runs on a single in the sixth inning of a game against the Chicago White Sox at Rate Field in Chicago on April 29, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

Milwaukee Brewers third baseman Caleb Durbin, a Lake Forest native, waits to take batting practice before a game against the Chicago White Sox at Rate Field in Chicago on April 29, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

Photos: The funeral for CFD Capt. David Meyer

Audrey Richardson, Antonio Perez — Tue, 29 Apr 2025 21:27:57 +0000

Hundreds of first responders attended funeral services for Chicago Fire Department Capt. David Meyer at St. John Brebeuf Church in Niles on April 29, 2025. Meyer, 54, served as a captain of Truck 29 and spent most of his roughly three-decade career on the West Side.

Around 4 a.m. last Wednesday, Meyer responded to a garage fire in the 5500 block of West Crystal Street. The fire was extinguished, but Meyer was fatally injured when the roof of the garage collapsed on top of him as he was working.

He is survived by his wife, four children and his parents, according to his obituary.

Members of the Chicago Fire Department, the Chicago Police Department, family, friends and community members attend a funeral, on April 29, 2025, at St. John Brebeuf Church in Niles for Capt. David Meyer, who died last week after responding to a West Side garage fire. (Audrey Richardson/Chicago Tribune)

The casket of Capt. David Meyer is placed in the hearse during his funeral service on April 29, 2025, at St. John Brebeuf Church in Niles. (Audrey Richardson/Chicago Tribune)

Battalion Chief Scott Shawaluk hugs Kristen Meyer, wife of Capt. David Meyer, among other family members as members of the Chicago Fire Department, the Chicago Police Department, family, and community members attend Meyer’s funeral, April 29, 2025, at St. John Brebeuf Church in Niles. Shawaluk is the Meyers’ close friend and neighbor. (Audrey Richardson/Chicago Tribune)

Julie Williams embraces her husband, Firefighter Kenny Williams, after the funeral service for Capt. David Meyer, who died last week after responding to a West Side garage fire, on April 29, 2025, at St. John Brebeuf Church in Niles. Kenny Williams was on duty responding to the fire with David Meyer and was next to him during the accident, Julie Williams said. (Audrey Richardson/Chicago Tribune)

A Chicago Fire Department helicopter flies over the funeral service for Capt. David Meyer on April 29, 2025, at St. John Brebeuf Church in Niles. (Audrey Richardson/Chicago Tribune)

The casket of Capt. David Meyer rests before being placed in the hearse during a funeral service on April 29, 2025, at St. John Brebeuf Church in Niles. (Audrey Richardson/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Fire Commissioner Annette Nance-Holt, left, alongside Mayor Brandon Johnson during a funeral service for Capt. David Meyer, who died last week when responding to a West Side garage fire, on April 29, 2025, at St. John Brebeuf Church in Niles. (Audrey Richardson/Chicago Tribune)

A Chicago fire department helicopter performs a flyover following funeral services for fallen Chicago Fire Department Capt. David Meyer at St. John Brebeuf Church in Niles, April 29, 2025.Meyer was killed in the line of duty last week battling a West Side garage fire. (Antonio Perez/Chicago Tribune)

The helmet of fallen Chicago firefighter Captain David Meyer is carried out following funeral services for fallen Chicago Fire Department Capt. David Meyer at St. John Brebeuf Church in Niles, April 29, 2025.Meyer was killed in the line of duty last week battling a West Side garage fire. (Antonio Perez/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago firefighter cadets salute as the casket of Chicago Fire Department Capt. David Meyer at St. John Brebeuf Church in Niles, April 29, 2025. (Antonio Perez/Chicago Tribune)

First responders and community members attend a funeral, April 29, 2025, at St. John Brebeuf Church in Niles for Capt. David Meyer, who died last week after responding to a West Side garage fire. (Audrey Richardson/Chicago Tribune)

The casket of Capt. David Meyer, who died last week after responding to a West Side garage fire, is brought into St. John Brebeuf Church in Niles during a funeral service on April 29, 2025. (Audrey Richardson/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago police officers attend a funeral, April 29, 2025, at St. John Brebeuf Church in Niles for Chicago Fire Department Capt. David Meyer, who died last week after responding to a West Side garage fire. (Audrey Richardson/Chicago Tribune)

Karl Villegas, left, stands among other Chicago Fire Department candidates, while paying respects to Capt. David Meyer, April 29, 2025, at St. John Brebeuf Church in Niles. (Audrey Richardson/Chicago Tribune)

The bunker coat of Chicago Fire Department Capt. David Meyer, who died last week after responding to a West Side garage fire, is displayed on the front of Truck 29 at his funeral, on April 29, 2025, at St. John Brebeuf Church in Niles. (Audrey Richardson/Chicago Tribune)

CFD Truck 29 brings in the casket of Capt. David Meyer for his funeral, April 29, 2025, at St. John Brebeuf Church in Niles. (Audrey Richardson/Chicago Tribune)

Children of Capt. David Meyer from left, Alyssa Meyer, Kaitlyn Meyer and Michael Meyer, attend his funeral service on April 29, 2025, at St. John Brebeuf Church in Niles. (Audrey Richardson/Chicago Tribune)

A man holds an American flag as a Chicago fire truck carrying the casket of Chicago Fire Department Capt. David Meyer leaves for St. John Brebeuf Church in Niles, on April 29, 2025. (Antonio Perez/Chicago Tribune)

Students from Northridge High School line the streets for a funeral procession for Chicago Fire Department Capt. David Meyer on April 29, 2025. Meyer was killed in the line of duty last week battling a West Side garage fire. (Antonio Perez/Chicago Tribune)

A giant American flag is hung as a Chicago fire truck carrying the casket of fallen Chicago Fire Department Capt. David Meyer heads toward St. John Brebeuf Church in Niles for funeral services on April 29, 2025. (Antonio Perez/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago firefighters salute as the funeral procession for fallen Chicago Fire Department Capt. David Meyer arrives at St. John Brebeuf Church in Niles, April 29, 2025. Meyer was killed in the line of duty last week battling a West Side garage fire. (Antonio Perez/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago firefighters salute in honor of fallen Chicago Fire Department Capt. David Meyer at St. John Brebeuf Church in Niles, Tuesday, April 29, 2025. (Antonio Perez/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago firefighters salute as a Chicago fire truck carrying the casket of fallen Chicago Fire Department Capt. David Meyer moves past toward the church during the start of funeral services at St. John Brebeuf Church in Niles, April 29, 2025. Meyer was killed in the line of duty last week battling a West Side garage fire. (Antonio Perez/Chicago Tribune)

Family members and loved ones look on as the casket of fallen Chicago Fire Department Capt. David Meyer is moved into St. John Brebeuf Church in Niles, April 29, 2025. (Antonio Perez/Chicago Tribune)

Mayor Brandon Johnson and firefighters salute as the casket of fallen Chicago Fire Department Capt. David Meyer is moved into St. John Brebeuf Church in Niles, April 29, 2025. (Antonio Perez/Chicago Tribune)

Family members and loved ones look on as the casket of fallen Chicago Fire Department Capt. David Meyer is moved into St. John Brebeuf Church in Niles, April 29, 2025. Meyer was killed in the line of duty last week battling a West Side garage fire. (Antonio Perez/Chicago Tribune)

Firefighters salute the casket of fallen Chicago Fire Department Capt. David Meyer before funeral services at St. John Brebeuf Church in Niles, April 29, 2025. (Antonio Perez/Chicago Tribune)

Members of the Chicago Fire Department, Police Department, family, friends and members of the community attend a wake at Malec & Sons Funeral Home on Monday for Capt. David Meyer, who died last week after responding to a West Side garage fire. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)

A wake is held at Malec & Sons Funeral Home for Chicago Fire Department Capt. David Meyer who died last week after responding to a West Side garage fire. Meyer was fatally injured when the garage collapsed after the fire was out. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)

Firefighters, police officers, familyand members of the community attend a wake, April 28, 2025, at Malec & Sons Funeral Home for Chicago Fire Department Capt. David Meyer, who died last week after being fatally injured battling a West Side garage fire. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)

Photos: White Sox unveil their new City Connect uniforms — with a splash of Bulls

Terrence Antonio James — Tue, 29 Apr 2025 00:22:08 +0000

Photos of the Chicago White Sox unveiling of their new Nike City Connect Series uniforms on Monday at 167 Events in Chicago.

The uniforms, which will debut at Rate Field on Friday, feature a crossover with the Bulls — which makes sense as Jerry Reinsdorf owns both Chicago teams.

The White Sox unveil new Nike City Connect Series uniforms Monday, April 28, 2025, at 167 Events in Chicago. The uniform has the Bulls lettering across the chest. (Terrence Antonio James/Chicago Tribune)

The White Sox unveil new Nike City Connect Series uniforms, including caps, Monday, April 28, 2025, at 167 Events in Chicago. (Terrence Antonio James/Chicago Tribune)

The White Sox unveil new Nike City Connect Series uniforms, including socks, Monday, April 28, 2025, at 167 Events in Chicago. (Terrence Antonio James/Chicago Tribune)

The White Sox unveil new Nike City Connect Series uniforms, including caps, Monday, April 28, 2025, at 167 Events in Chicago. (Terrence Antonio James/Chicago Tribune)

The White Sox unveil new Nike City Connect Series uniforms and athletic clothing such as hoodies Monday, April 28, 2025, at 167 Events in Chicago. (Terrence Antonio James/Chicago Tribune)

An explainer of the new White Sox City Connect Series uniforms Monday, April 28, 2025, at 167 Events in Chicago. (Terrence Antonio James/Chicago Tribune)

The White Sox unveil new Nike City Connect Series uniforms and athletic clothing Monday, April 28, 2025, at 167 Events in Chicago. (Terrence Antonio James/Chicago Tribune)

People gather at 167 Events in Chicago as the White Sox unveil new Nike City Connect Series uniforms on Monday, April 28, 2025. (Terrence Antonio James/Chicago Tribune)

Photos: Chicago Cubs lose to the Philadelphia Phillies in extra innings

Armando L. Sanchez — Mon, 28 Apr 2025 02:32:37 +0000

Alec Bohm hit a sacrifice fly in the 10th inning and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Chicago Cubs 3-1 on Sunday at Wrigley Field.

Philadelphia Phillies third base Alec Bohm (28) hits a sacrifice RBI during the 10th inning against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field Sunday, April 27, 2025, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)

Philadelphia Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto (10) gets tagged out by Chicago Cubs catcher Miguel Amaya (9) during the 10th inning at Wrigley Field Sunday, April 27, 2025, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)

Philadelphia Phillies shortstop Trea Turner (7) hits a RBI single during the 10th inning against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field Sunday April 27, 2025, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)

Philadelphia Phillies shortstop Trea Turner (7) runs to first base past Chicago Cubs first baseman Michael Busch (29) for a RBI single during the 10th inning at Wrigley Field Sunday, April 27, 2025, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Cubs catcher Miguel Amaya (9) talks with Chicago Cubs pitcher Julian Merryweather (66) during the 10th inning against the Philadelphia Phillies at Wrigley Field Sunday, April 27, 2025, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell (11) takes out Chicago Cubs pitcher Julian Merryweather (66) during the 10th inning against the Philadelphia Phillies at Wrigley Field Sunday, April 27, 2025, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Cubs pitcher Ryan Pressly (55) celebrates after Chicago Cubs outfielder Ian Happ (8) makes the last out during the ninth inning against the Philadelphia Phillies at Wrigley Field Sunday, April 27, 2025, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Cubs pitcher Porter Hodge (37) pitches during the eighth inning against the Philadelphia Phillies at Wrigley Field Sunday, April 27, 2025, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner (2) celebrates after a successful double play during the eighth inning at Wrigley Field Sunday, April 27, 2025, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Nick Castellanos (8) catches a fly-out from Chicago Cubs outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong (4) during the eighth inning at Wrigley Field Sunday, April 27, 2025, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Kyle Schwarber (12) pops out to Chicago Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson (7) during the seventh inning at Wrigley Field Sunday, April 27, 2025, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)

Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Bryce Harper (3) hits a fly-out to Chicago Cubs outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong (4) during the sixth inning at Wrigley Field Sunday, April 27, 2025, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Cubs pitcher Jameson Taillon (50) walks with Chicago Cubs catcher Miguel Amaya (9) after pitching during the fourth inning against the Philadelphia Phillies at Wrigley Field Sunday, April 27, 2025, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Cubs first baseman Michael Busch (29) catches a throw from Chicago Cubs shortstop Vidal Bruján (17) to tag out Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Nick Castellanos (8) during the fourth inning at Wrigley Field Sunday, April 27, 2025, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)

Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Aaron Nola (27) warms up before pitching during the third inning against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field Sunday, April 27, 2025, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)

Philadelphia Phillies third baseman Alec Bohm (28) chases a foul ball from Chicago Cubs shortstop Vidal Bruján (17) during the third inning at Wrigley Field Sunday, April 27, 2025, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Cubs outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong (4) hits a RBI double during the second inning against the Philadelphia Phillies at Wrigley Field Sunday, April 27, 2025, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Cubs outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong (4) celebrates after hitting a RBI double during the second inning against the Philadelphia Phillies at Wrigley Field Sunday, April 27, 2025, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner (2) celebrates in the dugout after scoring on a RBI double from Chicago Cubs outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong (4) during the second inning against the Philadelphia Phillies at Wrigley Field Sunday, April 27, 2025, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson (7) walks to the dugout after striking out during the second inning against the Philadelphia Phillies at Wrigley Field Sunday, April 27, 2025, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)

Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Aaron Nola (27) pitches during the first inning against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field Sunday, April 27, 2025, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Cubs pitcher Jameson Taillon (50) pitches during the first inning against the Philadelphia Phillies at Wrigley Field Sunday, April 27, 2025, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Kyle Schwarber (12) hits a fly-out to Chicago Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner (2) during the first inning at Wrigley Field Sunday, April 27, 2025, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Cubs outfielder Seiya Suzuki (27) strikes out during the first inning against the Philadelphia Phillies at Wrigley Field Sunday, April 27, 2025, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner (2) tosses the ball to shortstop Dansby Swanson (7) to tag out Philadelphia Phillies shortstop Trea Turner (7) during the first inning at Wrigley Field Sunday, April 27, 2025, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell (11) walks through the dugout before the Cubs play the Philadelphia Phillies at Wrigley Field Sunday, April 27, 2025, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Cubs outfielder Ian Happ (8) hugs his former teammate Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Kyle Schwarber (12) before the Philadelphia Phillies play the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field Sunday, April 27, 2025, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Cubs outfielder Ian Happ (8) talks with his former teammate Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Kyle Schwarber (12) before the Philadelphia Phillies play the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field Sunday, April 27, 2025, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)

Philadelphia Phillies players warm up on the field before the Phillies play the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field Sunday, April 27, 2025, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)

Members of the grounds crew prepare the field before the Chicago Cubs play the Philadelphia Phillies at Wrigley Field Sunday, April 27, 2025, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)

Fans take their seats before the Chicago Cubs play the Philadelphia Phillies at Wrigley Field Sunday, April 27, 2025, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)

Photos: The funeral for Pope Francis

Steve Rosenberg — Sat, 26 Apr 2025 14:23:57 +0000

World dignitaries and Catholic faithful have attended Pope Francis’ funeral in St. Peter’s Square. Despite the presence of presidents and princes, prisoners and migrants ushered him into the basilica where he will be buried, reflecting his priorities as pope. The Vatican said Saturday about 250,000 people have flocked to the pope’s funeral Mass.

Pope Francis died on April 21st at the age of 88. Born in Argentina as Jorge Mario Bergoglio, he was the first Latin American and the first Jesuit to become Pope when elected in 2013. Taking the name Francis after St Francis of Assisi, he promoted a more humble version of the papacy than many of his predecessors. He will be buried outside of the Vatican in a simple wooden coffin at the Basilica Santa Maria Maggiore.

A view of the funeral of Pope Francis in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican, April 26, 2025. (Alessandra Tarantino/AP)

A nun holds a phot of Pope Francis while attending his funeral in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican, April 26, 2025. (Andreea Alexandru/AP)

Nuns and faithfuls gather during the funeral of Pope Francis in Via della Conciliazione on April 26, 2025 in Rome, Italy. Pope Francis died on April 21st at the age of 88. (Mario Tama/Getty)

Members of the clergy attend the funeral of Pope Francis in St. Peter’s Square on April 26, 2025 in Vatican City, Vatican. (Dan Kitwood/Getty)

Pallbearers carry the coffin during the funeral of Pope Francis in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican, April 26, 2025. (Markus Schreiber/AP)

Members of the faithful gather during the funeral of Pope Francis in Via della Conciliazione on April 26, 2025 in Rome, Italy. (Mario Tama/Getty)

People line the streets as the coffin of Pope Francis is transported to the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore for burial on April 26, 2025 in Rome, Italy. (Christopher Furlong/Getty)

A girl, among the first in a line of thousands, waits to enter St. Peter’s Square for the funeral of Pope Francis at the Vatican on April 26, 2025. (Gianni Cipiriano/The New York Times)

The coffin containing the body of late Pope Francis is brought inside St. Peter’s Basilica at the end of his solemn funeral in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican, April 26, 2025. (Vatican Media via AP)

A representative group described by the Vatican as the “poor and needy” welcome the coffin of Pope Francis as it arrives at the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore on April 26, 2025 in Rome, Italy. (Christopher Furlong/Getty)

Pope Francis’s funeral procession motorcade, departed from the Vatican, passes by the Colosseum in Rome on April 26, 2025. (Gianni Cipriano/The New York Times)

A priest stands in front of the many dignitaries and heads of state attending the funeral of Pope Francis, at St. Peter’s Square in Vatican City on April 26, 2025. (Eric Lee/The New York Times)

Cardinals gather at St. Peter’s Square in Vatican City for the funeral of Pope Francis on April 26, 2025. (James Hill/The New York Times)

Dean of the College of Cardinals Giovanni Battista Re blesses the coffin during the funeral of Pope Francis in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican, April 26, 2025. (Alessandra Tarantino/AP)

Faithful pray during the funeral of Pope Francis in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican, April 26, 2025. (Emilio Morenatti/AP)

The coffin of Pope Francis arrives at St. Mary Major Basilica in Rome Saturday, April 26, 2025. (Francisco Seco/AP)

Faithful listen to mass during the funeral of Pope Francis in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican, April 26, 2025. (Emilio Morenatti/AP)

The coffin of Pope Francis is transported in front of the Colosseum on its way to St. Mary Major where he will be buried, Rome, April 26, 2025. (Mauro Scrobogna/LaPresse via AP)

Dean of the College of Cardinals Giovanni Battista Re spreads incense around the coffin of Pope Francis during his funeral in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican, April 26, 2025. (Gregorio Borgia/AP)

The book of the Gospels lies on the coffin of Pope Francis during his funeral ceremony in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican, April 26, 2025. (Alessandra Tarantino/AP)

A view of the funeral of Pope Francis in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican, April 26, 2025. (Gregorio Borgia/AP)

Nuns and faithful listen to mass during the funeral of Pope Francis in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican, April 26, 2025. (Emilio Morenatti/AP)

Archbishop Diego Giovanni Ravelli, kneeling right, presides over the funeral of Pope Francis in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican, April 26, 2025. (Evan Vucci/AP)

Former President Joe Biden, center, and his wife Jill arrive for the funeral of Pope Francis in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican, Saturday, April 26, 2025. (Gregorio Borgia/AP)

President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump arrive for the funeral of Pope Francis in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican, April 26, 2025. (Markus Schreiber/AP)

The coffin of Pope Francis is carried into St Peter’s Square for his funeral, at the Vatican, April 26, 2025. (Markus Schreiber/AP)

Clergy take their seats for the funeral of Pope Francis in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican, April 26, 2025. (Markus Schreiber/AP)

A nun smiles as she waits ahead of the funeral of Pope Francis in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican, April 26, 2025. (Emilio Morenatti/AP)

The sun rises through a statue as people begin to take their seats in St. Peter’s Square, ahead of the funeral of Pope Francis at the Vatican, April 26, 2025. (Markus Schreiber/AP)

Vatican Master of Ceremonies Archbishop Diego Giovanni Ravelli covers the face of late Pope Francis with a silk cloth before closing his casket in St. Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican, April 25, 2025. (Vatican Media via AP)

People wait in line to enter St. Peter’s Basilica where Pope Francis is lying in state, at the Vatican, April 25, 2025. (Bernat Armangue/AP)

People stand in line as they wait to enter St. Peter’s Basilica to pay their respects to Pope Francis lying in state, at the Vatican, April 25, 2025. (Emilio Morenatti/AP)

A person takes a picture of a graffiti mural of Pope Francis, near the Vatican, April 25, 2025. (Francisco Seco/AP)

People line up to pay their respects to Pope Francis lying in state, inside St. Peter’s Basilica, at the Vatican, April 25, 2025. (Andrew Medichini/AP)

Priests and security personnel gather outside St. Peter’s Basilica where Pope Francis lying in state, at the Vatican, Friday, April 25, 2025. (Emilio Morenatti/AP)

Light pours into St Peters Basilica as the queue files past the late Pope Francis on April 25, 2025 in Vatican City, Vatican. Pope Francis, who died on April 21, is lying in state for the final day ahead of Saturday’s funeral in St. Peter’s Square. (Dan Kitwood/Getty)

The queue files past the late Pope Francis on April 25, 2025 in Vatican City, Vatican. Pope Francis, who died on April 21 aged 88, is lying in state for a final day ahead of tomorrow’s funeral in St. Peter’s Square. (Photo by Dan Kitwood/Getty Images)

Faithful join a long line outside St Peter’s Square to view the body of Pope Francis laying in state inside St Peter’s Basilica, on April 25, 2025 in Vatican City, Vatican. Pope Francis, who died on April 21 aged 88, is lying in state for a final day ahead of tomorrow’s funeral in St. Peter’s Square. (Photo by Antonio Masiello/Getty Images)