This Week In Photos: A Johnson Victory, Devastating Losses For Firefighters And Signs Of Spring

CHICAGO — Chicago’s City Council will look very different as a new mayor and alderpeople take office following this week’s election.

But the election was not the only news this week. Chicagoans are reeling after two firefighters, Jermaine Pelt and Lt. Jan Tchoryk., died on duty responding to separate fires.

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

Chicago firefighters battled a three alarm fire at 1212 N. Lake Shore Dr., where Lt. EMT Jan Tchoryk died, and two other firefighters were injured, in Gold Coast on Apr. 5, 2023.

An American flag reflects over a firefighter’s helmet before the body of fallen Lt. EMT Jan Tchoryk arrives at the Medical Examiner’s office after a fire in a Gold Coast high-rise on Apr. 5, 2023.

Mayor Lori Lightfoot and Fire Commissioner Annette Nance Holt speaks after the Gold Coast fire.

Firefighters salute as the body of Lt. EMT Jan Tchoryk arrives at the Medical Examiner’s office.

Read more: Chicago Fire Department Faces ‘Unprecedented’ Tragedy After 2 Firefighters Killed On Duty In 2 Days

Mayor-elect Brandon Johnson met with Mayor Lori Lightfoot at her City Hall office for nearly 90 minutes on April 6, 2023.

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Chicago Police respond to a domestic incident at Trump Tower in Downtown Chicago on April 5, 2023.

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Confetti falls after Mayor-elect Brandon Johnson gives his victory speech after winning the runoff Chicago mayoral election at his election party in the South Loop on April 4, 2023.

Paul Vallas formally concedes to Brandon Johnson for the mayoral election at the Hyatt Regency in downtown Chicago, Illinois U.S. April 4, 2023.

Sarah Elizabeth and Sine Somerville share a kiss at the election party for Mayor-elect Brandon Johnson in the South Loop on April 4, 2023.

Read more: Brandon Johnson Wins Chicago Mayor’s Race

Edge of the Wood theater company leaders Jeanann Power, John Chambers and Janet Rourke smile for a photo on set of the company’s latest show, “Light Up the Sky” in the company’s Edgebrook space, 6736 N. Loleta Ave.

Read more: Edgebrook Theater Company Celebrates 10 Years Of Storytelling

Englewood neighbors march in protest of the planned opening of a Save A Lot grocery store at the site of a closed Whole Foods Market.

Read more: Englewood Residents, Alderpeople Protest As Controversial Save A Lot Prepares To Open: ‘This Is No Way To Enter A Community’

Gaby Franco and Jose Franco Jr., the mother-and-son duo behind A Cup of Joe Coffeehouse, outside the Pilsen location at 1307 W. 18th St. March 31, 2023.

Read more: Family-Run Coffeehouse Opening This Month On Pilsen’s 18th Street: ‘This Is Home’

Nadia Don, who has worked at Midtown Athletic Club for three years, asks management to allow workers to keep their jobs at a rally April 1.

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Peter Chico takes a victory lap before giving a speech to his supporters during his election night party at Crow Bar, 4001 E. 106th St. in East Side. Chico, a Chicago Police officer, was elected 10th Ward alderperson after defeating labor organizer Ana Guajardo in a runoff.

Angela Clay at her victory party Tuesday.

Ald. Timmy Knudsen (43rd) claimed victory in a tight election and speaks at his watch party at Blue Farm Stand, 2010 N. Halsted St., on April 4, 2023.

Read more: Big Wins, Shocking Defeats And Lots Of ‘I Voted’ Stickers: Scenes From Election Day In Chicago

A sole daffodil blooms outside the Garfield Park Gold Dome on March 31, 2023.

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