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Here are the photos that helped us tell this year’s stories

Sun-Times photographers captured the biggest storylines in the Chicago area. Here’s a look back at some of 2023’s best photos.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 28, 2023

Let’s remember and honor Chicago firefighters who gave their lives to save others

Firefighters like Andrew Price, and three others who died this year, chose to enter a career that they knew might involve risking their lives for others. How many of the rest of us would do the same?

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 14, 2023

Picture Chicago: This week’s 17 can’t miss Sun-Times photos

Loved ones and colleagues remember a Chicago firefighter who died in the line of duty, residents celebrate Easter and more in our best pictures of the last week.

Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 14, 2023

Visitation held for CFD lieutenant who died battling Lake Shore Drive high-rise blaze

Lt. Jan Tchoryk, 55, was an outdoorsman and a Navy veteran who served in Desert Storm, fire officials said.

Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 13, 2023

Chicago pays tribute to two fallen firefighters for their years of life-saving service

Our city grieves with the families and shares the pride their loved ones must have in two men whose bravery and heroism was part of their nature.

Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 12, 2023

Funeral services for 2 Chicago firefighters killed in line of duty to be held this week

Chicago firefighter Jermaine Pelt and Lt. Jan Tchoryk died last week fighting separate fires.

Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 10, 2023

Services slated for next week following shocking deaths of 2 Chicago firefighters

CHICAGO — Services have been finalized for two Chicago firefighters whose separate back-to-back line of duty deaths early this week rocked the city, according to the fire department.

Chicago Tribune · Apr 8, 2023

Processions honor 2 Chicago firefighters who died this week as they are taken to funeral homes

A crowd of dozens of first responders and supporters gathered for separate processions from the Cook County medical examiner’s office to suburban funeral homes.

Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 7, 2023

Picture Chicago: 19 best photos from Sun-Times’ photographers

Chicago picks its 57th mayor, a tornado hits the northwest suburb of Belvidiere, and the Chicago Fire Department loses two of its own.

Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 7, 2023

Chicago firefighter dead in high-rise blaze had heart attack

A firefighter who died while battling a blaze in a high-rise building on Chicago’s North Side died of a heart attack

The Independent UK · Apr 6, 2023