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Christ The King Fire, Chicago, Oct. 7, 2015
6 Oct 2022

Christ The King Fire, Chicago, Oct. 7, 2015

by Vincent D. Johnson | posted in: Chicago, Flashback, News, Photojournalism | 0

A look back on the fire at The Shrine of Christ the King in Chicago’s Woodlawn neighborhood Oct. 7, 2015

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On Assignment: Abortion Protests Chicago
14 Jul 2022

On Assignment: Abortion Protests Chicago

by Vincent D. Johnson | posted in: Behind the Photo, News, Photojournalism | 0

Since SCOTUS Put Abortion Rights To The State Level, I’ve Been Assigned To Cover More Pro & Against Abortion Rallies. Here’s Some Recent Images From Them. A March for Life rally at Federal Plaza in Chicago’s downtown took place on … Continued

abortion, activism, Chicago, downtown, march, news, photojournalism, protest, rally
This Day Was Inevitable: The Highland Park 4th of July Shooting
4 Jul 2022

This Day Was Inevitable: The Highland Park 4th of July Shooting

by Vincent D. Johnson | posted in: Behind the Photo, News, Photojournalism | 0

This lone sandal and a stuffed-animal left behind with a fancy $900 stroller had more of a feeling that the “Rapture” had happened here.

4th of July, Highland Park, Illinois, mass shooting, photojournalism, tragedy
Violence Not Covid, Created Empty Stands in 2021
17 Oct 2021

Violence Not Covid, Created Empty Stands in 2021

by Vincent D. Johnson | posted in: High school sports, News, Photojournalism | 0

While 2020 and Covid had made empty stadiums common place, the reason there were no fans allowed at the Simeon vs Phillips game was for a more immediate safety concern.

Chicago, fans, football, Gately Stadium, High schools, photojournalism, Simeon, violence
Why My First Front Page Photo Was A Letdown
15 Mar 2017

Why My First Front Page Photo Was A Letdown

by Vincent D. Johnson | posted in: Behind the Photo, Chicago, Flashback, My 2¢, News, Photojournalism | 0

Why My First Front Page For A Major Daily Newspaper Was A Huge Letdown Or, how incredibly awkward the situation created by the Chicago Sun Times photo staff layoff was. First I want to go on record, I’m completely grateful that … Continued

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The Many Faces of Governor Pat Quinn
10 Mar 2013

The Many Faces of Governor Pat Quinn

by Vincent D. Johnson | posted in: Behind the Photo, News, Photojournalism | 0

It’s been a while since I’ve had an assignment to photograph a politician who held an office higher than a local school council, today it just happened to be the Governor of Illinois, Pat Quinn. He’s not the most animated person in … Continued

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