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K'Von Jackson, Co-Director of Photography

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Brandon Johnson and Paul Vallas meet and pose for pictures after their debate forum concluded at Kenwood Academy 5015 S. Blackstone Ave. on Saturday, March 18, 2023. Johnson and Vallas will face off at the polls for the runoff election on April 4.

Johnson, Vallas face off in mayoral debate

By Elizabeth Rymut, K'Von Jackson, and Amanda Burris
March 19, 2023
Moving in formation with each other, the Renegades Hip Hop dance team performs to various hip-hop artists, including J. Cole and Kendrick Lamar, at the Black Carpet event at the Conway Center at 1104 S. Wabash Ave., on Saturday, March 12, 2023.

[Photo] Second annual ‘Black Carpet Showcase’ spotlights Black men’s mental health

March 14, 2023
Pads and tampons line the aisle at a CVS, offering a variety of options to choose from on March 13, 2023. Many options include Tampax, Always and Kotex.

[Photo] Student leaders push for menstrual equity across campus

March 13, 2023
A bus is parked on Jackson Drive with a message that reads Chicago is my kind of town during the St. Patricks Day parade on Saturday, March 11. Many groups of people watch the parade along the sidewalk and street and from on top of electric boxes.

[Photo] St. Patrick’s Day festivities turn Chicago green

March 12, 2023
Mayoral candidate Kam Buckner spoke at a community forum to gain supporters for his bid for mayor on Jan 26. Buckner a state representative from the 26th district hopes to replace current mayor Lori Lightfoot.

[Photo] Endorsement: Kambium ‘Kam’ Buckner for mayor

February 23, 2023
President and CEO Kwang Wu Kim speaks to his experience about visiting other college campuses and comparing their welcome centers to Columbia’s. Kim has been in his role at the college since 2013.

[Photo] Columbia administrators unveil Master Plan, reconfigure campus ‘hubs’

February 9, 2023
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[Photo] Sex shop owner’s advises how to choose, clean, store toys

February 6, 2023
Members of MSAs host World Hijab Day at the Student Center, for the second year in a row.

[Photo] Muslim Student Association hosts second annual World Hijab Day booth

February 2, 2023
Mayoral candidate Paul Vallas speaks to community members about Public safety one of six topics addressed at the event.

[Photo] Five candidates for Chicago mayor make their case for city’s top office at progressive forum

January 28, 2023
Family members of Pritzker and Stratton close the night embracing and celebrating on stage.

[Photo] BREAKING: J.B. Pritzker reelected as Illinois governor

November 9, 2022
People surround and dance near a police car chanting “Viva Mexico!”

[Photo] ‘Viva México!’: Streets of Chicago fill for three days of celebration

September 22, 2022
New and returning students line up for good vibes and a glow-in-the-dark golf experience.

[Photo] SPB hosts ‘Good Vibes at the Golf Course’ for students to connect

September 8, 2022
The Blue Angels perform a show pass, closing out the final day of the Chicago Air and Water Show.

Soaring high above the sky, the US Navy Blue Angels roar over Chicago again

By K'Von Jackson, Director of Photography
August 25, 2022
A single shell casing with an evidence marker lies in the street after shots were fired near the 800 block of South Wabash Avenue on March 14.

[Photo] Editorial: Columbia’s lackluster active shooting resources leave students in harm’s way

August 5, 2022
A little girl looks down at notes and flowers left at a memorial in downtown Highland Park.

‘We’re strong together’: Highland Park residents grieve, demand legislative change

By K'Von Jackson and Abra Richardson
July 15, 2022
Mark Clements, a victim of police torture, speaks to protesters as they occupy the intersection of Randolph and State streets.

[Photo] ‘Say his name’: Protesters demand justice for police killing of Jayland Walker

July 11, 2022
Speakers from Rise Up 4 Abortion Rights and the Chicago branch of the Party for Socialism and Liberation speak of the challenges yet to come due to abortion bans.

[Photo] After Roe v. Wade struck down, thousands of Chicagoans took to the streets

June 27, 2022

Local Black creatives gather to celebrate Juneteenth

By K'Von Jackson, Director of Photography
June 23, 2022
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[Photo] Masters of a ping pong speakeasy square off in an eclectic basement court

June 23, 2022
IB Majekodunmi speaks to attendees at the Freedom Market and introduces performers on stage.

[Photo] Juneteenth Freedom Market celebrates Black creativity

June 21, 2022
Columbia students who collaborated with RESSET presented their work at Manifest and Chicagos Technology and Entrepreneurship Center.

[Photo] Mindfulness is ‘in the cards’ through RESSET Studio’s best-selling resource

June 17, 2022
Vigil organizer Dawn Valenti holds a folder with a list of the victims in the Uvalde, Texas, shooting.

[Photo] ‘Enough is enough’: Vigil held in Union Park honors the 21 Robb Elementary School shooting victims

June 3, 2022
Manifest headliner Dreamer Isioma sprays the crowd with a Super Soaker while performing.

[Photo] Columbia celebrates with first in-person Manifest since 2019

May 18, 2022
Rachel graduates with a bachelors degree in journalism from Columbia College Chicago.

[Photo] Column: I found myself when the Chronicle found me

May 15, 2022
Messages of support and kind words are written across a whiteboard accompanied by a photo booth for visitors.

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Messages of support and kind words are written across a whiteboard accompanied by a photo booth for visitors.

[Photo] For Women, By Women gives voice to ‘muted, overlooked’ female Columbia artists

May 11, 2022
Demonstrators lie on the ground as speakers discuss the issues surrounding access to safe abortions in El Salvador and the U.S.

[Photo] ‘This is a call to do my part’: Activists take to city streets to fight abortion restrictions

April 12, 2022
Josh Trimble reacts as he is announced the winner of the Biggest Mouth competition.

[Photo] Biggest Mouth performers compete for Manifest gig, rock the Metro crowd

April 11, 2022
The Planetarium offers stargazing on Wednesday nights, which are free for Illinois residents.

[Photo] New perks, attractions highlight the Adler Planetarium’s reopening

April 5, 2022
In a line spanning down the side of the 2D Restaurant, 3155 N. Halsted St., patrons wait to enter the new Lakeview eatery.

[Photo] Review: Lakeview’s 2D Restaurant provides an entertaining, illusionary eating experience

March 16, 2022
The WasteShed offers a chance for anyone to recycle discarded miscellaneous materials and give them new life.

[Photo] From brushes to human teeth to go, WasteShed has everything eco-friendly creatives need for cheap

March 15, 2022
Plumbers Local 130 Union has been dyeing the river for more than 60 years as per tradition.

[Photo] Chicago and its river turn green for the the 67th annual St. Patrick’s Day parade

March 14, 2022
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