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From documenting immigration enforcement, to covering the highs and lows of Chicago’s sports teams and photographing the lives of everyday residents, Chicago Tribune photographers and editors strive to provide a fair account of the lives and events we witness.

In 2025, we covered an extraordinary year defined by joy, sadness and turmoil. Our photo editors curated some of the best images from 2025 in this collection.

Operaton Midway Blitz

News and politics

The installation of Pope Leo XIV

Travelling the US along Route 66

Sports

Climate and environment

Life in Chicago

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