The Chicago Bridge Lifts resume this week for the 2026 boating season. First day is Wednesday.

On this day in 2019, I witnessed one of the coolest things ever. A lenticular cloud lit-up by a setting sun over the Perito Morena Glacier in Argentina.

Today in the Tulips. The start of Sunday in Chicago’s South Loop.

Fog layer across the Chicago Skyline on Thursday.

959pm on Friday, Lightning scatters across the Gold Coast and taps the Hancock in Chicago.

Today in the Tulips. Friday morning on Chicago's Michigan Avenue. You can support the organization that plants these tulips on the Mag Mile, A Safe Haven Foundation - bit.ly/4cdBWoG

Friday Fog. This morning in Chicago's South Loop at sunrise.

Fog-tastic! Thursday early evening in Chicago.

Flag Flying on Thursday. The elite Greek Presidential Guard, known as Evzones, is appearing Friday in Niles and in Chicago's Greektown on Sunday to celebrate the Greek Independence Day parade. They are a ceremonial unit representing Greek tradition and bravery.

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Cherry Cherry. The blossoms in Jackson Park.

River Reflection. Spring time on the South Branch of the Chicago River.

Magnificent on Michigan Avenue

Chicago in April 2013 when the water levels were lower on Lake Michigan for Weekend Rewind.

Up Periscope. Today is National Submarine Day.

Tulips at the Tower. The Chicago Water Tower on Michigan Avenue thirteen years ago during spring on Flashback Friday.

The Obama Presidential Center is set to open in Chicago’s Jackson Park in just over two months. Image captured earlier this week of the site.

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Behind every bloom is a story.
I’ve had the opportunity to photograph individuals in A Safe Haven’s job training programs who are working, learning, and rebuilding their lives. More in comments.

Total Solar Eclipse. On this day two years ago, an eclipse could be seen over several states in the Midwest including Illinois. The next total solar eclipse across the contiguous United States will be on August 22, 2044.

The Cherry Blossoms are back at the Museum of Science and Industry in Jackson Park. Chicago on Tuesday evening.

Tuesday Train. The ride into the city this morning in Chicago.

Sunrise Start on Monday. Today in Chicago.

Today in the Tulips. Starting to see some blooms along Michigan Avenue this morning in Chicago.

Illini Colors atop Sears Tower for the past few nights supporting the University of Illinois basketball team. Final Four game today just after 5pm.

Today is Chicago Flag Day.
On April 4, 1917, the city of Chicago officially adopted its municipal flag, the features of which represent Chicago’s historical events and prized natural resources.

The Chicago White Sox home opener is today at 110pm against the Toronto Blue Jays. Good luck to the Sox!

Another moment from the storm on Thursday night in Chicago.

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What A Blast! 906pm on Thursday over Chicago. All that lightning in one moment...this is one image.