Brian Cassella

Brian Cassella joined the Chicago Tribune as a photojournalist in 2009. He covers news, sports and features ranging from the World Series and the Olympics to daily neighborhood stories of triumph and tragedy. A native of Baltimore, Brian previously worked for the Tampa Bay Times and is a graduate of the University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill.

Photos: Inside Chicago Blackhawks training camp

September 17, 2026 at 3:28 p.m.

Photos from Chicago Blackhawks training camp Sept. 17, 2026, at the Blackhawks Ice Center.

A bloody mary in a can is displayed as the Bears preview food options for fans this season Sept. 15, 2026, at Soldier Field in Chicago. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)

Photos: Food options for Chicago Bears games this season at Soldier Field

September 15, 2026 at 3:12 p.m.

New food and beverage options for Chicago Bears games this season were on display on Sept. 15, 2026, at Soldier Field.

Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams celebrates the win over the Carolina Panthers on Sept. 13, 2026, at Bank of America Stadium. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)

Week 1 photos: Chicago Bears 59, Carolina Panthers 37

September 13, 2026 at 4:59 p.m.

Photos from the Chicago Bears' Week 1 game against the Carolina Panthers on Sept. 13, 2026, at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, N.C.

Bleacher fans catch a home run by Chicago Cubs third baseman Alex Bregman against the Milwaukee Brewers in the fourth inning Aug. 31, 2026, at Wrigley Field. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)

Photos: Chicago Cubs 17, Milwaukee Brewers 3

August 31, 2026 at 11:40 p.m.

Photos from the Chicago Cubs' 17-3 win over the Milwaukee Brewers at Wrigley Field on Monday, Aug. 31, 2026.

Students are welcomed on a red carpet by teachers, staff and parents on the first day of school, Aug. 24, 2026, at Leland Elementary in Chicago’s Austin neighborhood. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)

Photos: Students return to classes in Chicago

August 24, 2026 at 2:31 p.m.

Thousands of children return to classes on the first day of school for Chicago Public Schools students on Aug. 24, 2026.

Bears quarterback Caleb Williams practices Aug. 13, 2026, during training camp at Halas Hall in Lake Forest. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)

Photos: Chicago Bears training camp continues before preseason opener

August 13, 2026 at 2:52 p.m.

Photos from Chicago Bears training camp at Halas Hall.

Gus W. Rickette Sr., the co-founder of Uncle Remus Saucy Fried Chicken, becomes emotional as he arrives at a party celebrating his 100th birthday while seated between his grandsons Sir Charles Rickette, left, and Quintin Rickette for a motorcade down West Madison Street on Aug. 11, 2026, in Chicago’s Austin neighborhood. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)

Photos: Legend behind Uncle Remus chicken celebrated at age 100

August 11, 2026 at 4:29 p.m.

Gus Rickette, the legend behind the Uncle Remus restaurants, turned 100 today and the West Side community threw him a party. He and his late wife, Mary Rickette, co-founded Uncle...

Chicago White Sox center fielder Tristan Peters high-fives teammates after losing his shirt in the celebration of his walk-off walk to defeat the New York Yankees 2-1 in 11 innings Thursday, July 30, 2026, at Rate Field. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)

Photos: Chicago White Sox 2, New York Yankees 1 (11 inn.)

July 30, 2026 at 5:09 p.m.

Photos from the Chicago White Sox's 2-1, 11-inning victory against the New York Yankees on Thursday, July 30, 2026, at Rate Field.

The sun peeks through the haze from wildfire smoke over the Chicago skyline and the Chicago River on July 16, 2026. (E. Jason Wambsgans/Chicago Tribune/)

Photos: Wildfire smoke blankets the Chicago area

July 17, 2026 at 3:26 p.m.

Thick haze settled over northern Illinois on Thursday morning as dangerous levels of wildfire smoke from Canada and Minnesota rolled into the area, and it might get worse tonight, according...

Blackhawks player Janne Peltonen (82) practices Tuesday, June 30, 2026, during development camp at the Blackhawks Ice Center. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)

Photos: Inside look at Chicago Blackhawks development camp

June 30, 2026 at 2:13 p.m.

Photos from Chicago Blackhawks development camp on June 30, 2026, at Blackhawks Ice Center.

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