Linwei Xiao, front desk agent (left), and Angeyleah Campbell, housekeeping supervisor, at Selina Chicago, stand for a photo at the corner of East Chestnut Street and North Michigan Avenue in Streeterville, Wednesday, Nov. 8. Workers are protesting losing their jobs as the hotel becomes a migrant shelter.
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A plate of confit turkey, honey-glazed carrots and stuffing by Chef Steve Chiappetti is seen inside the Albert restaurant in Streeterville, Thursday, Oct. 12.
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Chef Steve Chiappetti smiles inside the Albert restaurant in Streeterville, Thursday, Oct. 12, 2023.
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Hundreds of Palestinian and pro-Palestinian protesters rally at the corner of West Hubbard and North Armour streets, near where President Joe Biden was attending a fundraising event in West Town, Thursday, Nov. 9. Demonstrators were demanding that the president as well as national Democrats use their power to broker a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas.
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Hundreds of Palestinian and pro-Palestinian protesters rally at the corner of West Hubbard and North Armour streets, near where President Joe Biden was attending a fundraising event in West Town, Thursday, Nov. 9.
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Flanked by attorneys and supporters, former Ald. Edward Burke (14th) waves to reporters and photographers as he walks into the Dirksen Federal Courthouse, Monday, Nov. 6. Burke is accused of using his seat on the Council to steer business to his private law firm amid schemes that involved Chicago’s Old Post Office, a Burger King near 41st and Pulaski, and a Binny’s Beverage Depot on the Northwest Side. He is also accused of threatening to block an admission fee increase at the Field Museum because it didn’t respond when he recommended his goddaughter for an internship.
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Jimena Juma (left) speaks about her journey from Ecuador as Kamila Juma plays with a toy at Calvary Memorial Church in Oak Park, Thursday, Nov. 2.
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Edgar Jesus Nuñez Aponte, 52, a migrant from Venezuela, sits on his bunk in his room at Starting Point Community Church at 4851 W. Wrightwood Ave. in Belmont Cragin, Monday, Nov. 6.
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Former President Barack Obama speaks during the Obama Foundation Democracy Forum at McCormick Place, where he commented on the Israel-Hamas war, job protections amid the rise of artificial intelligence and the importance of economic growth, Friday, Nov. 3.
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Former first lady Michelle Obama speaks during the Obama Foundation Democracy Forum at Arie Crown Theater in McCormick Place, Friday, Nov. 3.
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Students finish their prayers at Aqsa School at 7361 W. 92nd St. in Bridgeview, Thursday, Nov. 2. The all-girl school received a threatening hate letter causing the school to switch to remote learning for a couple of days as a precaution.
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Students listen to Nadia Ismail, College advisor and AP U.S. Government teacher, as she leads a discussion on the right to freedom of expression during class at Aqsa School in Bridgeview, Thursday, Nov. 2. The all-girl school received a threatening hate letter causing the school to switch to remote learning for a couple of days as a precaution.
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Joshua Anleu’s mom Karen Buendia, his stepdad Rogelio Arreola and his brother Julien Arreola stand together during a vigil for Joshua Anleu at the intersection of North Long Avenue and West Waveland Avenue in Portage Park, Saturday, Nov. 4. On October 4, a driver struck 16-year-old Anleu, who died in the hospital, while he was biking in the 5300 block of West Waveland Avenue. Family described Anleu as the “best son” who dreamt of someday designing clothes.
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Julien Arreola draws hearts on the sidewalk during a vigil for his brother, Joshua Anleu, at the intersection of North Long Avenue and West Waveland Avenue in Portage Park, Saturday, Nov. 4. On Oct. 4, a driver struck 16-year-old Joshua Anleu, who died in the hospital, while he was biking in the 5300 block of West Waveland Avenue. Family described Anleu as the “best son” who dreamt of someday designing clothes.
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Angela Taylor stocks the vegetables as they prep to open the West Side United (WSU) “pop-up grocer” market in West Garfield Park, Monday, Nov. 6.
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Ald. Emma Mitts (37th) listens as Ald. Carlos Ramirez-Rosa (35th) speaks during a Chicago City Council meeting, less than a week after the pair got into an altercation at City Hall, Tuesday, Nov. 7.
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Chicago police work the scene where a 10-year-old boy was shot in the 9100 block of South University Avenue in the Burnside neighborhood, Friday, Nov. 3.
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