John J. Kim

A participant who identified himself as "Long Hair" nets an invasive carp on the Illinois River during the Original Redneck Fishing Tournament on Aug. 4, 2023, near the downstate village of Bath. The annual tournament to catch invasive carp was founded by Betty DeFord in 2005. DeFord's goal was to encourage netting and removing the fish and to raise funds to help veterans.

Photos: Redneck Fishing Tournament targets invasive carp

August 11, 2023 at 3:01 p.m.

A participant who identified himself as "Long Hair" nets an invasive carp on the Illinois River during the Original Redneck Fishing Tournament on Aug. 4, 2023, near the downstate village...

Chicago Cubs designated hitter Christopher Morel (5) celebrates after hitting an RBI double against the Cincinnati Reds in the fifth inning at Wrigley Field on Aug. 2, 2023, in Chicago.

Photos: Cubs 16, Reds 6

August 3, 2023 at 10:35 a.m.

Chicago Cubs designated hitter Christopher Morel (5) celebrates after hitting an RBI double against the Cincinnati Reds in the fifth inning at Wrigley Field on Aug. 2, 2023, in Chicago....

Music Box Theatre Assistant Technical Director Rebecca Lyon displays frames of a reel from "Oppenheimer" on a light table as it is rewound during a showing on July 29, 2023, in Chicago. Lyon said the 70 mm version of the three-hour movie involves nine reels used on dual gauge projectors.

Viewing ‘Oppenheimer’ in 70 mm at the Music Box

August 8, 2023 at 12:22 a.m.

Chicago's Music Box Theatre is one of the rare locations where the movie "Oppenheimer, from filmmaker Christopher Nolan, can be enjoyed projected onto the screen in its native large-format 70...

Fans sing during the seventh inning stretch between the White Sox and Cubs on Wednesday at Guaranteed Rate Field. Cubs designated hitter Christopher Morel and relief pitcher Adbert Alzolay celebrate...

The Rev. Marco Franco offers Holy Communion to Denisse Meza during an outdoor Mass in the 2500 block of South St. Louis Avenue, July 20, 2023, in Chicago. St. Agnes of Bohemia Catholic Church said it will hold several street Masses through the end of July.

Photos: Celebrating Mass in a Chicago street

July 21, 2023 at 2:21 p.m.

The Rev. Marco Franco offers Holy Communion to Denisse Meza during an outdoor Mass in the 2500 block of South St. Louis Avenue, July 20, 2023, in Chicago. St. Agnes...

St. Louis Cardinals catcher Iván Herrera (48) reaches for a dropped ball as Chicago White Sox second baseman Zach Remillard (28) strikes out in the eighth inning at Guaranteed Rate Field on July 8, 2023, in Chicago.

Photos: Cardinals 3, White Sox 0

July 8, 2023 at 4:11 p.m.

St. Louis Cardinals catcher Iván Herrera (48) reaches for a dropped ball as Chicago White Sox second baseman Zach Remillard (28) strikes out in the eighth inning at Guaranteed Rate...

Chicago White Sox center fielder Luis Robert Jr. (88)celebrates while rounding the bases after hitting a home run in the seventh inning against the St. Louis Cardinals at Guaranteed Rate Field on July 7, 2023, in Chicago.

Photos: White Sox 8, Cardinals 7

July 7, 2023 at 10:37 p.m.

Chicago White Sox center fielder Luis Robert Jr. (88)celebrates while rounding the bases after hitting a home run in the seventh inning against the St. Louis Cardinals at Guaranteed Rate...

Astor Club co-owner Victoria Bilter descends the entry stairwell of the restaurant on July 6, 2023. The Astor is a private members club.

Photos: Chicago’s new and swanky private Astor Club opens for business

July 10, 2023 at 4:23 p.m.

Astor Club co-owner Victoria Bilter descends the entry stairwell of the restaurant on July 6, 2023. The Astor is a private members club. Bartender Katie Schanz prepares a cocktail at...

Concertgoers huddle under a towel as heavy rain falls during a Grant Park Orchestra concert at the Jay Pritzker Pavilion on July 5, 2023.

Photos: Grant Park Music Festival Independence Day concert

July 6, 2023 at 12:19 p.m.

Concertgoers huddle under a towel as heavy rain falls during a Grant Park Orchestra concert at the Jay Pritzker Pavilion on July 5, 2023. Conductor Christopher Bell takes the stage...

Bree Wickham, from left, her husband Kevin Wickham and Annie Zalon sit on lawn chairs in an inflatable pool while picnicking with friends at Winnemac Park on July 4, 2023, in Chicago.

Photos: July Fourth celebrations in the Chicago area

July 14, 2023 at 1:03 p.m.

Bree Wickham, from left, her husband Kevin Wickham and Annie Zalon sit on lawn chairs in an inflatable pool while picnicking with friends at Winnemac Park on July 4, 2023,...

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