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Talia Sprague @taliaspraguephotography.com · 28/12/2025

Passerby bike along the Lake Front Trail near North Avenue Beach in Chicago on Saturday, Dec. 27, 2025. | Talia Sprague/for the Sun-Times

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Talia Sprague @taliaspraguephotography.com · 28/12/2025

Nov 1, 2025; Bridgeview, Illinois, USA; Philadelphia Union striker Tai Baribo (9) and midfielder Milan Iloski (32) react after scoring a first half goal against Chicago Fire FC at SeatGeek Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Talia Sprague-Imagn Images

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Talia Sprague @taliaspraguephotography.com · 28/12/2025

Harrison Ford accepts the E.O. Wilson Legacy Award for Transformative Conservation Leadership at the Field Museum on Oct. 29, 2025. (Talia Sprague/for the Chicago Tribune)

Harrison Ford speaks after accepting the inaugural E.O. Wilson Legacy Award for Transformative Conservation Leadership, named after his late friend, biologist Edward Osborne Wilson, at the Field Museum on Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2025. The pair met through their work with Conservation International, a nonprofit environmental organization that Ford has been involved in since 1991, including serving as vice chair of the board of directors for over 25 years. Wilson, who discovered over 325 species of ants, named one of them Pheidole harrisonfordi in honor of Ford. (Talia Sprague/for the Chicago Tribune)

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Talia Sprague @taliaspraguephotography.com · 28/12/2025

Broadview police officers arrest Jackie Birov, a protester dressed as the Statue of Liberty during a demonstration outside the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility in Broadview on Friday, Oct. 17, 2025.

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Talia Sprague @taliaspraguephotography.com · 28/12/2025

A Cook County Sheriff’s Deputy shoves a protester over a barricade during a protest outside the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) processing facility in Broadview on Friday, Oct. 10, 2025. (Talia Sprague/Block Club Chicago)

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Talia Sprague @taliaspraguephotography.com · 28/12/2025

Bishop Yehiel Curry, who was recently elected as the first Black presiding bishop of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), poses for a portrait, Friday, Sept. 26, 2025, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Talia Sprague)

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Talia Sprague @taliaspraguephotography.com · 28/12/2025

A passerby boards a Lake Park-bound #47 CTA bus in Chicago, Illinois, US, on Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2025. The DHS said it was stepping up immigration enforcement in Chicago with Operation Midway Blitz, targeting people it described as “criminal illegal aliens.” (Talia Sprague/Bloomberg)

A passerby boards a Lake Park-bound 47 Chicago Transit Authority Bus in Chicago, Illinois, US, on Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2025. The Department of Homeland Security said it was stepping up immigration enforcement in Chicago and the rest of Illinois with Operation Midway Blitz, targeting people it described as “criminal illegal aliens.” Photographer: Talia Sprague/Bloomberg

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Talia Sprague @taliaspraguephotography.com · 28/12/2025

Vernon Hills outside hitter Kiersten Cieslinski (20) poses for a portrait following a practice at Vernon Hills High School in Vernon Hills on Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2025. (Talia Sprague / News-Sun)

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Talia Sprague @taliaspraguephotography.com · 28/12/2025

Aug 10, 2025; Bridgeview, Illinois, USA; Bay FC forward Racheal Kundananji (9) and Chicago Stars FC defender Kathrin Hendrich (6) battle for control of the ball during the first half at SeatGeek Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Talia Sprague-Imagn Images

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Talia Sprague @taliaspraguephotography.com · 28/12/2025

Rep. Gene Wu, a Democrat from Texas, boards a bus following a news conference at the Democratic Party of DuPage County office in Carol Stream, Ill. on Aug. 3, 2025 as Democratic lawmakers attempted to block a Republican redrawing of congressional maps by leaving the state. (Talia Sprague/Bloomberg)

State Representative Gene Wu, a Democrat from Texas, boards a bus following a news conference at the Democratic Party of DuPage County office in Carol Stream, Illinois, US, on Sunday, Aug. 3, 2025. Democratic lawmakers left the state of Texas in an effort to temporarily block Republicans from redrawing its congressional maps - a redistricting initiative pushed by President Donald Trump. Photographer: Talia Sprague/Bloomberg

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Talia Sprague @taliaspraguephotography.com · 28/12/2025

Boxers prepare for sparring outside of the ring during Crushers Club in Englewood on Monday, July 14, 2025. (Talia Sprague/for City Bureau)

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Talia Sprague @taliaspraguephotography.com · 28/12/2025

A marcher holds a rainbow umbrella as bubbles are blown from a float during the 54th Chicago Pride Parade in Chicago’s Boystown neighborhood on Sunday, June 29, 2025. (Talia Sprague/Chicago Pride Parade)

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Talia Sprague @taliaspraguephotography.com · 28/12/2025

Speakers are silhouetted by windows in the 94th floor observation deck at 360 Chicago during a press unveiling of the former Signature Room space at 875 N Michigan Avenue on Wednesday, June 11, 2025. (Talia Sprague/Block Club Chicago)

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Talia Sprague @taliaspraguephotography.com · 28/12/2025

Chicago Police officers Kelvin Eze and Timothy Lammert (right) yell at protesters while forming a line as Chicago Police carry out arrests during an Anti-ICE protest in the Chicago Loop on Tuesday, June 10, 2025.

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Talia Sprague @taliaspraguephotography.com · 28/12/2025

A family member prays as Joshua Cabrera kisses his mother, Norma Contla Galvan, prior to driving from Waukegan to O’Hare International Airport prior to Galvan’s flight to Mexico after 20 years of living in the United States on Monday, Jan. 27, 2025. (Talia Sprague/for the Chicago Tribune)

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Talia Sprague @taliaspraguephotography.com · 28/12/2025

A Foot-long Italian Beef egg roll and dipping sauce is seen on a plate during a portrait session at Tastee Rolls in Chicago’s Grand Crossing neighborhood on Thursday, June 5, 2025. | Talia Sprague/for the Sun-Times

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Talia Sprague @taliaspraguephotography.com · 28/12/2025

Apr 6, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Pittsburgh Penguins right wing Rickard Rakell (67) takes a shot on goal against Chicago Blackhawks goaltender Spencer Knight (30) during the second period at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Talia Sprague-Imagn Images

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Talia Sprague @taliaspraguephotography.com · 28/12/2025

Apr 6, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Pittsburgh Penguins center Noel Acciari (55) checks Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Wyatt Kaiser (44) against the glass during the first period at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Talia Sprague-Imagn Images

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Talia Sprague @taliaspraguephotography.com · 28/12/2025

Kuher Massa (left) and Kilroy Massa (right) walk around during a protest for transgender healthcare in Seneca Park in Chicago’s Streeterville neighborhood on Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025. (Talia Sprague/Block Club Chicago)

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Talia Sprague @taliaspraguephotography.com · 28/12/2025

A rainbow is seen as grounds crew members clear water off a tarp prior to a baseball game between the Chicago White Sox and the Detroit Tigers, Tuesday, Aug. 12, 2025 in Chicago. (AP Photo/Talia Sprague)

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Talia Sprague @taliaspraguephotography.com · 28/12/2025

My 2025 Photos of the year. - My full thoughts on this year are over on my instagram (@taliaspraguephoto), but TLDR: Working in media this year has been so weird, especially as a trans woman who's been impacted by some of the very policies that we're trying to do stories on.

Talia Sprague's 2025 Photos of the year! Individual Pictures and their captions follow in the thread.

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Talia Sprague @taliaspraguephotography.com · 16/11/2025

Frames from High School Football coverage today.

Fenwick players touch the Heisman Trophy while running out for warmups prior to a Class 6A state quarterfinals game against Central at the George T. Jorndt Athletic Complex in River Grove on Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025. The Heisman Trophy was won by former Fenwick and Notre Dame running back Johnny Lattner and was donated to Fenwick in 2017 following Lattner’s death. (Talia Sprague / Beacon News)

Central wide receiver Samuel Ames (11) attempts to catch a pass under pressure from Fenwick defensive back Odin Ferjak (11) during a Class 6A state quarterfinals at the George T. Jorndt Athletic Complex in River Grove on Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025. (Talia Sprague / Beacon News)

Central wide receiver Bennek Braden (14) attempts to catch a pass under pressure from Fenwick defensive back Josh Morgan (2) and defensive back Fran Madden (15) during a Class 6A state quarterfinals at the George T. Jorndt Athletic Complex in River Grove on Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025. (Talia Sprague / Beacon News)

Central quarterback Landon Arnold (3) walks to the handshake line in the final seconds of a Class 6A state quarterfinals game against Fenwick at the George T. Jorndt Athletic Complex in River Grove on Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025. (Talia Sprague / Beacon News)

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Talia Sprague @taliaspraguephotography.com · 19/10/2025

With their city caught in the country’s largest immigration enforcement operation, as many as 250,000 Chicagoans flooded Downtown on Saturday to condemn Donald Trump’s administration as part of the second nationwide No Kings protest. Photos for Block Club Chicago alongside @colinbphoto.bsky.social

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Talia Sprague @taliaspraguephotography.com · 04/10/2025

Recent Protest Coverage for @blockclubchi.bsky.social - Rev. Michael Woolf, of Lake Street Church in Evanston, is shoved back by Customs and Border Protection agents during a protest outside the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) processing facility in Broadview on Friday, Oct. 3, 2025.

Rev. Michael Woolf, of Lake Street Church in Evanston, is shoved back by Customs and Border Protection agents during a protest outside the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) processing facility in Broadview on Friday, Oct. 3, 2025. (Talia Sprague/Block Club Chicago)

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Talia Sprague @taliaspraguephotography.com · 01/10/2025

The FAA just issued an absolutely enormous drone flight restriction over Chicago for the next week for security reasons. This is in addition to a 0.5NM TFR over the Broadview ICE processing facility. tfr.faa.gov/tfr3/?page=d...

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Talia Sprague @taliaspraguephotography.com · 06/09/2025

An Immigration and Customs Enforcement vehicle sits in the parking garage of the Metropolitan Correctional Center in the Chicago Loop on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025 ahead of anticipated immigration raids across the Chicagoland area.(Talia Sprague/ @blockclubchi.bsky.social)

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Talia Sprague @taliaspraguephotography.com · 04/08/2025

State Representative Gene Wu, a Democrat from Texas, boards a bus following a news conference in Carol Stream, Illinois, US, on Aug. 3 after lawmakers left the state of Texas in an effort to temporarily block Republicans from redrawing its congressional maps (Talia Sprague/Bloomberg)

State Representative Gene Wu, a Democrat from Texas, speaks to members of the media following a news conference at the Democratic Party of DuPage County office in Carol Stream, Illinois, US, on Sunday, Aug. 3, 2025. Democratic lawmakers left the state of Texas in an effort to temporarily block Republicans from redrawing its congressional maps - a redistricting initiative pushed by President Donald Trump. Photographer: Talia Sprague/Bloomberg

J.B. Pritzker, governor of Illinois, speaks during a news conference at the Democratic Party of DuPage County office in Carol Stream, Illinois, US, on Sunday, Aug. 3, 2025. Democratic lawmakers left the state of Texas in an effort to temporarily block Republicans from redrawing its congressional maps - a redistricting initiative pushed by President Donald Trump. Photographer: Talia Sprague/Bloomberg

State Representative Gene Wu, a Democrat from Texas, center, speaks during a news conference at the Democratic Party of DuPage County office in Carol Stream, Illinois, US, on Sunday, Aug. 3, 2025. Democratic lawmakers left the state of Texas in an effort to temporarily block Republicans from redrawing its congressional maps - a redistricting initiative pushed by President Donald Trump. Photographer: Talia Sprague/Bloomberg

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Talia Sprague @taliaspraguephotography.com · 04/08/2025

In my most @kissphoria.bsky.social coded move of the day, we're covering Texas Lege Democrat presser here in Carol Stream, Ill. Photos to come for @bloomberg.com

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Talia Sprague @taliaspraguephotography.com · 03/07/2025

Btw I looked fucking gorgeous while making these pics. I absolutely love a good red dress lately.

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Talia Sprague @taliaspraguephotography.com · 03/07/2025

Features from Chicago's 54th Annual Pride Parade on Sunday, June 29, 2025. | (Talia Sprague/Chicago Pride Parade)

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Talia Sprague @taliaspraguephotography.com · 13/06/2025

Recent favorites from the past few weeks.

Graduates walk up stairs to receive their diplomas during the 2025 Niles North High School graduation at Welsh-Ryan Arena in Evanston on Sunday, May 25, 2025. (Talia Sprague / Pioneer Press)

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Talia Sprague @taliaspraguephotography.com · 11/05/2025

Chicago Fire defeat Atlanta United, 2-1. - 📸 for Imagn Images.

May 10, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Fire defender Andrew Gutman (15) and Atlanta United midfielder Miguel Almirón (10) battle for control of the ball during the second half at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Talia Sprague-Imagn Images

May 10, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Atlanta United defender Noah Cobb (24) and Chicago Fire forward Jonathan Bamba (19) battle for control of the ball during the second half at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Talia Sprague-Imagn Images

May 10, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; The Chicago Fire stand for the National Anthem prior to a game against the Atlanta United at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Talia Sprague-Imagn Images

May 10, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Fire goalkeeper Jeffrey Gal (25) saves a shot on goal during the first half against the Atlanta United at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Talia Sprague-Imagn Images

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Talia Sprague @taliaspraguephotography.com · 21/04/2025

Chicago, Illinois - April 19: FC Cincinnati defender Gilberto Flores (3), Chicago Fire defender Jack Elliott (3) and defender Andrew Gutman (15) battle for control of the ball during the second half during a game between FC Cincinnati and Chicago Fire FC at Soldier Field.

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Talia Sprague @taliaspraguephotography.com · 07/04/2025

Blackhawks defeat the Penguins, 3-1. - Apr 6, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Blackhawks fans high-five Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Alex Vlasic (72) prior to warmups for a game against the Pittsburgh Penguins at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Talia Sprague-Imagn Images

Apr 6, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Blackhawks fans high-five Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Alex Vlasic (72) prior to warmups for a game against the Pittsburgh Penguins at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Talia Sprague-Imagn Images

Apr 6, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Pittsburgh Penguins center Connor Dewar (19) and Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Sam Rinzel (6) battle for control of the puck during the second period at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Talia Sprague-Imagn Images

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Talia Sprague @taliaspraguephotography.com · 16/02/2025

Tommy King (center) yells during a protest for transgender healthcare at Seneca Park in Streeterville on Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025. King was one of several hundred who gathered across from Lurie Children's Hospital to protest the hospital's pause of gender-affirming care for patients under 19.

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Talia Sprague @taliaspraguephotography.com · 25/12/2024

Vernon Hill’s Brandon Leon wrestles Niles West’s Jacob Collings in the 132-pound bout during a dual meet at Niles West High School in Niles on Friday, Dec. 13, 2024. (Talia Sprague / News-Sun)

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Talia Sprague @taliaspraguephotography.com · 25/12/2024

Usher performs during night one of his three night stay at the United Center as part of the Past Present Future Tour on Monday, Oct. 28, 2024. (Talia Sprague/for the Chicago Tribune)

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Talia Sprague @taliaspraguephotography.com · 25/12/2024

Usher fans dance in the aisle prior to the singer performing during night one of his three night stay at the United Center as part of the Past Present Future Tour on Monday, Oct. 28, 2024. (Talia Sprague/for the Chicago Tribune)

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Talia Sprague @taliaspraguephotography.com · 25/12/2024

Oct 19, 2024; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Fire FC midfielder Gaston Gimenez (30) hugs midfielder Federico Navarro (31) while walking to the supporters section following 3-0 loss to Nashville SC at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Talia Sprague-Imagn Images

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Talia Sprague @taliaspraguephotography.com · 25/12/2024

Julien Baker performs her song “Conversation Piece” during night one of her tour at Thalia Hall in Chicago’s Pilsen neighborhood on Monday, Sept. 23, 2024. (Talia Sprague/for the Chicago Tribune)

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Talia Sprague @taliaspraguephotography.com · 25/12/2024

A Loop-bound Pink Line train passes over a Pro-Palestinian protest march on W Washington Blvd during day three of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago on Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2024. (Talia Sprague/Block Club Chicago)

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Talia Sprague @taliaspraguephotography.com · 25/12/2024

Chicago police officers clash with Pro-Palestinian protesters in the West Loop during day two of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago on Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2024. The clashes began earlier in the evening outside the Israeli Consulate before ending with arrests outside of Union Station.

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Talia Sprague @taliaspraguephotography.com · 25/12/2024

Pro-Palestinian protesters breach the security fencing along Washington Street during the March on the DNC around the United Center on day one of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago on Monday, Aug. 19, 2024. (Talia Sprague/Block Club Chicago)

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Talia Sprague @taliaspraguephotography.com · 25/12/2024

Josh Noel poses for a portrait with a shot glass of Malort at his Skokie home on Thursday, Aug. 15, 2024. Noel, the former beer and spirits writer for the Chicago Tribune, wrote a book titled “Malört: The Redemption of a Revered & Reviled Spirit.” (Talia Sprague/for the Chicago Tribune)

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Talia Sprague @taliaspraguephotography.com · 25/12/2024

Gabel Vel Delgoville plays in bubbles blown from a passing float during a Fourth of July parade in Elmwood Park on Thursday, July 4, 2024. (Talia Sprague/for the Pioneer Press)

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Talia Sprague @taliaspraguephotography.com · 25/12/2024

Argentina fans cheer as Argentina midfielder Lionel Messi (10) warms up during the second half of the friendly soccer match between the national teams of Argentina and Ecuador at Soldier Field, in Chicago, Illinois, USA, 9 June, 2024. (EPA-EFE/Talia Sprague)

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Talia Sprague @taliaspraguephotography.com · 25/12/2024

Argentina’s Angel Di Maria (11) and Ecuador’s Alan Minda (14) watches as Di Maria’s shot goes past Ecuador goalkeeper Hernan Galindez (1) for a goal during the first half of the friendly soccer mach between Argentina and Ecuador at Soldier Field, in Chicago, Illinois, USA, 9 June, 2024. (EPA)

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Talia Sprague @taliaspraguephotography.com · 25/12/2024

Highland Park’s Alex Knight warms up for the long jump moments before a lighting delay during the Class 3A Loyola Sectional at Loyola Academy in Wilmette on Thursday, May 16, 2024. (Talia Sprague/for the Pioneer Press)

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Talia Sprague @taliaspraguephotography.com · 25/12/2024

May 4, 2024; Rosemont, IL, USA; Saginaw Valley State infielder Mya Purdy (10) hugs Saginaw Valley State pitcher Alyssa Muench (12) after advancing to the championship during the GLIAC Softball Tournament at The Dome at the Parkway Bank Sports Complex. Mandatory Credit: Talia Sprague-USA TODAY Sports

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Talia Sprague @taliaspraguephotography.com · 25/12/2024

Adriana Valencia, right, hugs Marielis Yepez, left, as the pair look for temporary work outside a Home Depot in Chicago’s New City neighborhood on Tuesday, April 23, 2024. (Talia Sprague/for City Bureau)

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