Antonio Perez

Antonio Perez is a photojournalist with the Chicago Tribune since 2003. He covers news, general assignments and features. Chicago born and raised, he has participated in several Chicago based documentary projects including Americanos, Latino Life in the U.S., CITY 2000, and Focus Infinity.

Lea Minalga, a longtime anti-drug and family support advocate, weeps with the urn containing the ashes of her son, Justin Pearlman, at his burial at Union Cemetery in St. Charles on July 21, 2022. Pearlman died last year of a fentanyl overdose after a long period of sobriety.

Justin Pearlman buried after long struggle with heroin addiction

August 19, 2022 at 7:36 p.m.

Lea Minalga, a longtime anti-drug and family support advocate in the St. Charles area, buries the cremated remains of her son, Justin Pearlman, who died last year of a fentanyl...

Elton John performs during his concert at Soldier Field on Aug. 5, 2022.

Photos: Elton John’s final concert at Soldier Field

August 6, 2022 at 5:02 p.m.

Elton John performs on stage at Soldier Field in Chicago on Aug. 5, 2022. Elton John performs his potentially last Chicago show on stage at Soldier Field on Aug. 5,...

Un visitante recorre una exhibición en el Museo Nacional de Arte y Cultura Puertorriqueña en Chicago, el 28 de julio de 2022. El museo está recaudando dinero para un museo de arte en Puerto Rico en el quinto aniversario del huracán María al traer a la Orquesta Sinfónica de Puerto Rico al Symphony Center de Chicago el 6 de agosto y la inauguración de la exposición 'Nostalgia por mi isla', el 10 de septiembre. El Museo de Arte de Ponce en Puerto Rico resultó gravemente dañado por el huracán María y los terremotos posteriores que asolaron la isla.

Museo Nacional de Arte y Cultura Puertorriqueña de Chicago

August 4, 2022 at 2:14 p.m.

El Museo Nacional de Arte y Cultura Puertorriqueña de Chicago está recaudando dinero para un museo de arte en Puerto Rico en el quinto aniversario del huracán María al traer...

A visitor tours an exhibit at the National Museum of Puerto Rican Arts and Culture in Chicago on July 28, 2022. The museum is raising money for an art museum in Puerto Rico on the fifth anniversary of Hurricane Maria by bringing the Puerto Rico Symphony Orchestra to Chicago's Symphony Center on Aug. 6 and opening an exhibit, "Nostalgia for My Island," on Sept. 20. The Museo de Arte de Ponce in Puerto Rico was heavily damaged by Hurricane Maria and subsequent earthquakes.

Chicago’s National Museum of Puerto Rican Arts and Culture

August 2, 2022 at 8:15 p.m.

Chicago's National Museum of Puerto Rican Arts and Culture is raising money for an art museum in Puerto Rico on the fifth anniversary of Hurricane Maria by bringing the Puerto...

The Chicago skyline can be seen as Mike Shoreman, left, paddleboards toward the city and lands at North Avenue Beach after his 27-hour trek along Lake Michigan on July 27, 2022. Shoreman is attempting to make history as the first athlete with disabilities to cross Lake Michigan and the other Great Lakes.

Disabled athlete crosses Lake Michigan by paddleboard

July 27, 2022 at 7:10 p.m.

The Chicago skyline can be seen as Mike Shoreman, left, paddleboards toward the city and lands at North Avenue Beach after his 27-hour trek along Lake Michigan on July 27,...

Evanston shooting victim was walking through park with young daughter when assailants confronted them, police say

July 15, 2022 at 10:25 p.m.

A devoted Evanston father was walking with his young daughter when he was fatally shot during a confrontation Thursday night in a park in the north suburb, police said. Officers...

Chanel Embrey speaks as participants from My Block, My Hood, My City resume the organization's youth-led community walks program in Chicago's North Lawndale neighborhood on July 14, 2022.

My Block, My Hood, My City resuming its community walks program

July 16, 2022 at 12:02 a.m.

My Block, My Hood, My City is resuming its youth-led community walks program in North Lawndale.

Steingold’s Deli

July 7, 2022 at 2:19 a.m.

North Center's Steingold's Deli and its unique bagel flavors.

Tap dancer Kenn "Djedi" Russell rehearses at the Mayfair Arts Center on June 27, 2022.

New leadership at the Chicago Human Rhythm Project

June 28, 2022 at 5:20 p.m.

Chicago has long been a breeding ground for tap dance, and the city's flagship summer festival, Rhythm World, is back.

Chicago police officers salute as Officer Fernanda Ballesteros, who was shot and seriously wounded in Englewood last week, is released from University of Chicago Hospital on June 6, 2022.

Chicago police officer released from hospital after being shot

June 6, 2022 at 6:31 p.m.

Chicago police officers salute as Officer Fernanda Ballesteros, who was shot and seriously wounded in Englewood last week, is released from University of Chicago Hospital on June 6, 2022. Police...

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