Beckett Mautner, 8, and her parents Stephanie and Sean create their own butterfly farm every year. On Sep. 4, 2025, they released a few in the family's front yard, where some stayed and played with her, while others flew away.

Beckett Mautner, 8, and her parents Stephanie and Sean create their own butterfly farm every year. On Sep. 4, 2025, they released a few in the family's front yard, where some stayed and played with her, while others flew away.

Former President Donald Trump shakes hands with supporters as he exits the Fiserv Forum during the second day of the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Wis., Tuesday, July 16, 2024.

Former President Donald Trump shakes hands with supporters as he exits the Fiserv Forum during the second day of the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Wis., Tuesday, July 16, 2024.

Samuel Brown gives a free haircut to Darren Johnson, his first client of the day, at a Haircuts for Humane event at Danny’s Barber & Beauty Salon in Chicago, Ill., Monday, March 6, 2023. Brown provides free haircuts to those in need as part of the ev

Samuel Brown gives a free haircut to Darren Johnson, his first client of the day, at a Haircuts for Humane event at Danny’s Barber & Beauty Salon in Chicago, Ill., Monday, March 6, 2023. Brown provides free haircuts to those in need as part of the event.

Intern metal artists pour lava to make a sculpture on July 18, 2026. About 30 interns take over the Sculpture Trails in Solesberry at night.

Intern metal artists pour lava to make a sculpture on July 18, 2026. About 30 interns take over the Sculpture Trails in Solesberry at night.

Rallygoers stand together in the cold with signs and candles outside Saints Volodymyr and Ohla Ukrainian Catholic Church to protest Russian attacks in Chicago, Ill., Friday, Feb. 24, 2023. The rally was held in solidarity with Ukraine amidst the ongo

Rallygoers stand together in the cold with signs and candles outside Saints Volodymyr and Ohla Ukrainian Catholic Church to protest Russian attacks in Chicago, Ill., Friday, Feb. 24, 2023. The rally was held in solidarity with Ukraine amidst the ongoing conflict.

Kids fill buckets with soil at Mother Loves Garden, a summer camp where kids are paid to learn how to garden on June 23, 2026 in Indianapolis.

Kids fill buckets with soil at Mother Loves Garden, a summer camp where kids are paid to learn how to garden on June 23, 2026 in Indianapolis.

A man wearing a hat with President Donald Trump’s campaign slogan "Make America Great Again" stands at Rebar on the second floor of Trump Tower on Election Night in Chicago, Ill., Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024. Supporters gathered in the restaurant to watch

A man wearing a hat with President Donald Trump’s campaign slogan "Make America Great Again" stands at Rebar on the second floor of Trump Tower on Election Night in Chicago, Ill., Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024. Supporters gathered in the restaurant to watch the election results.

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Lajuana Lampkins, mother of Prince Akbar, becomes tearful while discussing her son’s writing and how his life was tragically cut short. Lampkins is releasing The Collected Works of Prince Akbar AKA Jus Rhymz, a collection of Akbar’s poems, letters, a

Lajuana Lampkins, mother of Prince Akbar, becomes tearful while discussing her son’s writing and how his life was tragically cut short. Lampkins is releasing The Collected Works of Prince Akbar AKA Jus Rhymz, a collection of Akbar’s poems, letters, and essays. Akbar, a talented poet and writer, was shot and killed by Calumet City police in 2010.

Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris surprises President Joe Biden as he concludes his speech about the importance of democracy in the U.S. and endorses Harris on the first day of the Democratic National Convention at the United Center in

Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris surprises President Joe Biden as he concludes his speech about the importance of democracy in the U.S. and endorses Harris on the first day of the Democratic National Convention at the United Center in Chicago, Ill., Monday, Aug. 19, 2024.

Kids play outside on the street during a 'Sundays on State St.' event in Chicago, Ill., Sunday, Sept. 5, 2021, where people were able to enjoy each other's company as social distancing policies began to change. Attendees were still required to social

Kids play outside on the street during a 'Sundays on State St.' event in Chicago, Ill., Sunday, Sept. 5, 2021, where people were able to enjoy each other's company as social distancing policies began to change. Attendees were still required to social distance and wear masks due to ongoing COVID-19 precautions.