Jessica Ma

1 week ago | wbez.org | Dorothy Hernandez |Kyra Senese |Pat Nabong |Jessica Ma

Cherry blossom alert: The cherry trees are blooming in Jackson Park on the South Side. After two years of underwhelming blooms, Chicagoans returned to Jackson Park this weekend to catch the first signs of cherry blossoms, with their delicate pink and white petals beginning to unfurl. Many paused to snap selfies or take in a moment of springtime peace.

2 months ago | wbez.org | Jessica Ma |Chip Mitchell |Mitchell Armentrout |Fran Spielman

In the wake of the Trump administration’s wave of immigration arrests in Chicago, hundreds of protesters rallied in Little Village on Saturday, calling for community solidarity and raising awareness about immigrant rights. “Our people are resilient, and they fight back. … When the worst of times hit us, we come together to support each other, and that’s what today is about,” said state Sen. Celina Villanueva, D-Chicago, a Little Village resident, at a news conference before the rally.

Nov 24, 2024 | wbez.org | Jessica Ma |S. Nicole Lane |Mark Guarino

Hundreds got into the holiday spirit Saturday as they danced to house music, snagged free goodies and snapped pictures with Santa — kicking off the holiday season in the city. Now in its 33rd year, the Wintrust Magnificent Mile Lights Festival starts in the morning with family activities in the plaza. In the evening, a parade caps off the festivities, bringing floats, balloons and live performances through the streets of downtown Chicago.

Nov 23, 2024 | chicago.suntimes.com | Jessica Ma

Hundreds got into the holiday spirit Saturday as they danced to house music, snagged free goodies and snapped pictures with Santa — kicking off the holiday season in the city. Now its 33rd year, the Wintrust Magnificent Mile Lights Festival starts in the morning with family activities in the plaza. In the evening, a parade caps off the festivities, bringing floats, balloons and live performances through the streets of downtown Chicago.

Nov 1, 2024 | chicago.suntimes.com | Jessica Ma

This weekend, Chicagoans will savor an extra hour of sleep thanks to daylight saving time ending. But the clock change can affect your health, experts say. Daylight saving time, which runs from March to November, ends at 2 a.m. CST on Sunday. Clocks will “fall back” an hour to put Chicago into standard time. After this weekend, the sun will set an hour earlier and rise an hour earlier. On one hand, it’s a chance to make up for lost sleep.