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In pictures: Hyde Park’s 34th annual ‘4th on 53rd’ parade celebrates the United States’ 250th year

After a night of torrential rain, a humid Hyde Park celebrates a massive milestone. The neighborhood’s 34th annual “4th on 53rd” parade is officially underway, marking a historic 250th birthday for the United States.

Anthony Hernandez, Photojournalist
July 4, 2026

America's 250th

In pictures: Morocco fans gather in West Loop for World Cup watch party

Supporters turned the venue into a sea of red and green during the team's World Cup opener against Brazil on Saturday, June 13. The game ended in a draw.

Kameron Clepper, Photojournalist
June 13, 2026

World Cup

In pictures: Columbia’s second annual ‘Unity Ball’ celebrates queer culture

Columbia’s “Unity Ball” returns to highlight queer identity through dancing, music and self expression.

Marc Balbarin, Reporter
May 9, 2026

In pictures: Thousands rally in Chicago’s South Loop as ‘No Kings’ protests sweep the nation

Demonstrators gathered in Grant Park and marched through downtown Chicago on Saturday, March 28 as part of a nationwide day of action targeting Trump administration policies.

Anthony Hernandez, Reporter
March 28, 2026

En fotos, Sentido: experimento cultural, pasado y presente, reúne a la comunidad para bailar y ver el Super Bowl 60

Asistentes al evento llenaron el centro cultural Segundo Ruiz Belvis, el centro cultural latino más antiguo de Chicago, en el barrio de Hermosa para su decimoctava edición.

Carlos Alanis-Avila, Assistant Director of Photography
February 9, 2026

ICE moves some operations out of Chicago, but anxiety lingers for Columbia students

At the Broadview Immigration Detention Center outside of Chicago, 21 people were arrested and four police officers were hurt during confrontations on Friday, Nov. 14.

Sofía Oyarzún, Photojournalist
November 14, 2025

More than a dozen arrested at Broadview ICE protest as court curbs use of force

A day after a Chicago judge restricted federal immigration agents from using tear gas and other anti-riot weapons, demonstrators gathered outside the Broadview detention facility, resulting in multiple arrests after a sit-in from a group of suburban moms. Chronicle photojournalist Michael Cortez was on the scene.

Michael Cortez, Video Journalist
November 8, 2025

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In pictures: Hyde Park’s 34th annual ‘4th on 53rd’ parade celebrates the United States’ 250th year

In pictures: Morocco fans gather in West Loop for World Cup watch party

In pictures: Columbia’s second annual ‘Unity Ball’ celebrates queer culture

In pictures: Thousands rally in Chicago’s South Loop as ‘No Kings’ protests sweep the nation

En fotos, Sentido: experimento cultural, pasado y presente, reúne a la comunidad para bailar y ver el Super Bowl 60

ICE moves some operations out of Chicago, but anxiety lingers for Columbia students

More than a dozen arrested at Broadview ICE protest as court curbs use of force

47th Chicago Marathon brings out thousands of participants, spectators

In pictures: 2025 New Student Connections and Convocation

In pictures: Chicago buskers turn sidewalks and platforms into summer stages

In pictures: The faces and moments that defined Lollapalooza 2025

In pictures: Chicago pulses with Columbia’s creative surge

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