This Week In Photos: Chicagohenge And More Mayoral Endorsements

PHOTOS: Take a peek at life in the city through the eyes and lenses of the Block Club Chicago staff.

Colin Boyle and Block Club Chicago Staff

8:43 AM CDT on Mar 24, 2023

The ChicagoHenge phenomena is seen over Washington Street in the Loop on March 20, 2023.

CHICAGO — Chicagohenge warmed up the skies over the city earlier this week before the rain and clouds set in.

The famous “Pink House” in Austin was painted green.

Politicians kept moving on the campaign trail toward the runoff election.

Here’s what Block Club Chicago reporters captured while covering the neighborhoods this week.

The ChicagoHenge phenomena is seen over Randolph Street in the Loop on March 19, 2023.

Sunlight glows on a pedestrian as the ChicagoHenge phenomena is seen over Randolph Street in the Loop on March 19, 2023.

Read more: Chicagohenge 2023 Is Dazzling Chicagoans. Here’s How You Can See It This Week

Mayoral candidate Paul Vallas shows emotions as former congressman Bobby Rush endorses him on 47th Street in Bronzeville on March 21, 2023.

Read more: Former Rep. Bobby Rush Endorses Paul Vallas In Chicago’s Mayor Race

Read more: Austin’s Iconic Pink House Is Now Green

Brandon Johnson and Paul Vallas shake hands ahead of a March 21 mayoral debate hosted by WGN.

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The renovations of the Ramova Theater, 3520 S. Halsted St., in Bridgeport on March 22, 2023.

Read more: Bridgeport’s Ramova Theatre Could Debut This Year As Concert Venue, Restaurant And Brewery

Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul gave his support for the Illinois Work Without Fear Act, that would protect workers who report workplace violations from being threatened with immigration-related retaliation.

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Little Village community members hold a press conference at CPD Area 4 on March 22, 2023, days after after 15-year-old Azreya Lomeli went missing.

Read more: After Young Women Murdered And Girl Goes Missing On Southwest Side, Neighbors Beg Police For Answers

The Whitney Young academic decathlon team poses for a photo on March 14, 2023 after their practice in preparation for their national competition.

Read more: Whitney Young High School Wins 20th Straight State Academic Decathlon Title, Headed To National Competition

Owners Adam Todd Crawford and Danny Fender pose for a photo at their newly-opened Understudy Coffee and Books, 5531 N. Clark St., in Andersonville on March 22, 2023.

The newly-opened Understudy Coffee and Books, 5531 N. Clark St., in Andersonville on March 22, 2023.

Read more: The Understudy, A Theater-Themed Bookstore And Cafe, Debuts In Andersonville

Congressman Jesús “Chuy” García endorsed mayoral candidate Brandon Johnson in Little Village on March 17, 2023.

Read more: Rep. Jesús ‘Chuy’ García, Jesse Jackson Endorse Brandon Johnson In Chicago Mayor’s Race

Playground equipment is being installed at the Chicago Park District headquarters in Brighton Park on March 21, 2023. The site is expected to open this summer.

Read more: New Park District Headquarters In Brighton Park On Track To Open This Summer

Block Club Chicago reporter Joe Ward climbs a ladder during a tour of the renovations of the Ramova Theater, 3520 S. Halsted St., in Bridgeport on March 22, 2023.

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