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This Week In Photos: Lollapalooza Begins, Loretto Hospital Workers On Strike And More

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

9:33 AM CDT on Aug 4, 2023

Fans sing and dance as Nigerian singer Rema performs at the Coinbase stage during the first day of Lollapalooza in Grant Park on Aug. 3, 2023.

CHICAGO — Lollapalooza welcomed up to 115,000 fans on the fest’s first night in Grant Park Thursday, and it was a busy news week across the rest of the city.

See what Block Club Chicago reporters captured while covering the neighborhoods.

Karol G headlines the night at the Bud Light stage during the first day of Lollapalooza in Grant Park on Aug. 3, 2023.

A long exposure of fans walking past the Perry’s sign during the first day of Lollapalooza in Grant Park on Aug. 3, 2023.

Read more: Billie Eilish Does ‘Barbie’ And Karol G Makes History As First Latina Lollapalooza Headliner

Some Loretto Hospital workers went on strike on July 31, 2023 at the Austin safety net hospital, demanding better work conditions, hours and wages.

Some Loretto Hospital workers went on strike on July 31, 2023 at the Austin safety net hospital, demanding better work conditions, hours and wages.

Read more: Loretto Hospital Workers Strike For Living Wages, Safer Conditions

Silver Room Block Party attendees cheer during a local dance group Kuumba Lynx performance.

Local dance group Kuumba Lynx poses during a performance at the 2023 Silver Room Block Party.

Read more: Silver Room Block Party Ends — But Could It Come Back? Founder Says ‘Never Say Never’

Alan Thomas, 62, is a new resident of Humboldt Park’s homeless encampment, which has grown significantly during the pandemic.

Read more: Humboldt Park’s Growing Tent City Has Some Neighbors On Edge As Officials Search For Solutions

U.S. Interior Secretary Deb Haaland (4th from right) joined family members of Emmett Till and other dignitaries for the unveiling of Roberts Temple Church as a national landmark Tuesday.

Read more: Emmett Till And Mamie Till-Mobley National Monument Unveiled At Bronzeville Church

Mayor Brandon Johnson holds media availability at City Hall on Aug. 2, 2023.

One mattress remains after group of migrants are relocated from the 1st District police station to an emergency shelter on the North Side.

Read more: Migrants Weren’t Moved Out Of Downtown Police Station Because Of Lollapalooza, Mayor Says

Louie Burrel has taught hundreds of kids in the Beverly neighborhood to ride a bike, including Anaya Ferguson and her little brother Kimani, who are pictured here with their mom Kaleya.

Read more: Meet Beverly’s ‘Bike Whisperer,’ Who Has Helped Over 200 Kids Ditch Training Wheels

312 Tenants Union lead organizer Megan Franklin pushes in a door with a busted lock and a sign reading “Please Close Door!!” Wednesday afternoon.

Read more: Woodlawn Tenants Unionize, Say Landlord Has Allowed Rodents, Roaches And Mold

Owner Gilda Norris praised the Hyde Park community and the support she’s received from customers over the years.

Read more: GILDA Designer Thrift Boutique In Hyde Park Closes After 7 Years

The Discount Mall plaza under construction on July 27, 2023.

Read more: Little Village Discount Mall Construction Is Underway

LaQuandra Fair, a chef with Growing Home and Englewood native, prepares a summer squash salad in Englewood on July 26, 2023.

Read more: Englewood Chef Launches Farm-To-Table Catering Business, With ‘Love In Every Bite’

Joaquín García Jimenez, who has sold elote outside of Volta Elementary in Albany Park for years, was robbed of his cart. He is seen at Argyle Street and Avers Avenue on Aug. 2, 2023.

Read more: Albany Park Elotero Asks For Help After His Food Cart Is Stolen

Rodney and Shannon Shaffer, owners of Peace Love and Pickin’ at 4859 W. Irving Park Road, smile while talking about their thrift store on July 26, 2023.

Read more: Peace Love And Pickin’ Vintage Shop At Six Corners Is A Walk ‘Into The Past’

Englewood kids learn about taking care of the environment with art through the Chicago Park District’s Young Cultural Stewards program at Hamilton Park on July 26, 2023.

Read more: How South Side Kids Are Using Art To Fight For Climate Justice

Dwan “Dee” Martin poses with her dogs, Luxe and Fancy, on the front room couch at Urban Luxe Café, 2911 E. 79th St. in South Shore.

Read more: Urban Luxe Café Opening Soon In South Shore

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