Alejandro Camacho stands hands-on-hips at Cornell (Paul) Square Park in the Back of the Yards neighborhood. Visiting from Mexico to spend time with his partner, he is currently residing in the neighborhood amid a high air quality alert that has blanketed the area on Friday, July 17, 2026. This photo is part of the Columbia Chronicle’s “77 Community Areas” project, documenting Chicago in celebration of America’s 250th birthday.