Dominic Di Palermo

Dominic Di Palermo is a former photo intern for the Tribune.

Blackhawks center Colton Dach (34) and Pittsburgh Penguins center Blake Lizotte (46) battle for the puck during the second period, Dec. 28, 2025, at the United Center. (Dominic Di Palermo/Chicago Tribune)

Photos: Pittsburgh Penguins 7, Chicago Blackhawks 3

December 28, 2025 at 10:26 p.m.

The Chicago Blackhawks lost 7-3 to the Pittsburgh Penguins at the United Center on Sunday, Dec. 28, 2025.

Bulls forward Jalen Smith (25) gets a hug from forward Matas Buzelis during a timeout in the fourth quarter against the 76ers on Friday, Dec. 26, 2025, at the United Center. (Dominic Di Palermo/Chicago Tribune)

Photos: Chicago Bulls 109, Philadelphia 76ers 102

December 26, 2025 at 10:55 p.m.

Photos from the Chicago Bulls' 109-102 win over the Philadelphia 76ers on Friday, Dec. 26, 2025, at the United Center.

Bears wide receiver DJ Moore catches a touchdown pass over Browns cornerback Tyson Campbell (7) in the third quarter on Dec. 14, 2025, at Soldier Field. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)

Week 15 photos: Chicago Bears 31, Cleveland Browns 3

December 15, 2025 at 9:18 a.m.

Photos from the Chicago Bears' Week 15 game against the Cleveland Browns on Dec. 14, 2025, at Soldier Field.

The CTA Holiday Train stops at the outbound Damen Blue Line station, seen from The Robey hotel, Dec. 11, 2025, in Chicago. The decked-out train, a CTA tradition for more than three decades, is scheduled to travel on all eight lines, wrapping up Dec. 22 on the Yellow Line. The CTA’s Holiday Bus is scheduled to hit 19 of the city's bus routes through Dec. 20. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

Photos: All aboard the CTA Holiday Train!

December 12, 2025 at 8:45 p.m.

The CTA Holiday train is back and spreading joy throughout Chicago during December.

Chicago Bulls forward Trentyn Flowers (00) dunks an alley-oop that was assisted by Chicago Bulls guard Jevon Carter (5) in the fourth quarter during a game against the Golden State Warriors, Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025, at the United Center in Chicago. (Dominic Di Palermo/Chicago Tribune)

Photos: Golden State Warriors 123, Chicago Bulls 91

December 7, 2025 at 11:09 p.m.

The Chicago Bulls lost to the Golden State Warriors 123-91 at the United Center on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025.

Singer Lee Murdock sings “The Christmas Ship” during the annual voyage of Chicago’s Christmas tree ship, the USCGC Mackinaw, Dec. 6, 2025, at Polk Bros. Park in Chicago. (Dominic Di Palermo/Chicago Tribune)

Photos: Secretary Kristi Noem visits Chicago’s Christmas tree ship

December 7, 2025 at 1:39 p.m.

U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem makes an appearance as the 25th Anniversary Voyage of Chicago’s Christmas Ship, USCGC Mackinaw, stops in Chicago.

Sledders take off from the top of the hill at Barrie Park on Nov. 30, 2025, in Oak Park after the region recorded over 8 inches of snow. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)

Photos: Winter weather hits Chicagoland

November 30, 2025 at 3:15 p.m.

Chicagoans dig out and enjoy the weather after over 8 inches of snow were recorded across the region Saturday and Sunday.

Blackhawks defenseman Connor Murphy (5) and Nashville Predators left wing Erik Haula (56) battle for the puck during the second period, Nov. 28, 2025, at the United Center. (Dominic Di Palermo/Chicago Tribune)

Photos: Chicago Blackhawks lose 4-3 to the Nashville Predators at the United Center

November 28, 2025 at 11:58 p.m.

The Chicago Blackhawks lost 4-3 to the Nashville Predators at the United Center on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025.

Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus wave to the crowd during the 91st annual Chicago Thanksgiving Parade on Nov. 27, 2025. (Dominic Di Palermo/Chicago Tribune)

Photos: The 2025 Chicago Thanksgiving Parade

November 27, 2025 at 4:22 p.m.

Marching bands, floats, performers and of course, Santa Claus, all came to State Street for the 91st annual Chicago Thanksgiving Parade on Nov. 27, 2025.

Photos: Thanksgiving meals for those in need

November 26, 2025 at 12:53 p.m.

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