John J. Kim

John J. Kim is a photographer for the Chicago Tribune since 2012. Previously, Kim worked for eight years at the Chicago Sun-Times, and five years for the Oakland Tribune. Kim was awarded the Pulitzer Prize in Local Reporting with two co-workers in 2011. He graduated from the University of Illinois and had perfect attendance in high school.

Fans find seats in the bleachers as gates open, March 26, 2026, before the Chicago Cubs and Washington Nationals play on opening day at Wrigley Field. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)

Photos: Opening day for Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field

March 26, 2026 at 5:35 p.m.

Photos from opening day for the Chicago Cubs against the Washington Nationals at Wrigley Field on March 26, 2026.

Northwestern guard Justin Mullins, from left, Indiana forward Sam Alexis and Indiana forward Tucker Devries dive for a loose ball in the second half during the Big Ten Tournament on March 11, 2026, at the United Center. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

Big Ten Tournament photos: Northwestern 74, Indiana 61

March 11, 2026 at 8:23 p.m.

Photos from Northwestern's 74-61 victory against Indiana in the second round of the Big Ten Tournament on March 11, 2026, at the United Center.

Illinois forward Ben Humrichous wipes off sweat as he walks off the court after an 84-70 loss to Michigan at State Farm Center on Feb. 27, 2026, in Champaign. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

Photos: No. 3 Michigan 84, No. 10 Illinois 70

February 27, 2026 at 9:50 p.m.

Photos from No. 10 Illinois' 84-70 loss to No. 3 Michigan in a Big Ten matchup at State Farm Center on Feb. 27, 2026, in Champaign.

Jackie Jackson hugs each visitor paying their respects at the casket of her father, the Rev. Jesse Jackson, on the first day of public visitation at Rainbow PUSH Coalition headquarters on Feb. 26, 2026. (E. Jason Wambsgans/Chicago Tribune)

Photos: Mourners attend the public visitation for the Rev. Jesse Jackson

February 27, 2026 at 10:03 p.m.

Thousands are expected to gather Thursday and Friday to honor the Rev. Jesse Jackson, one of America’s most enduring civil rights leaders.

New third baseman Alex Bregman is introduced during the opening ceremony of the Cubs Convention on Friday, Jan. 16, 2026, at the Sheraton Grand Chicago. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

Photos: 2026 Cubs Convention

January 17, 2026 at 3:45 p.m.

Photos from the Cubs Convention on Jan. 16-18, 2026, at the Sheraton Grand Chicago.

Illinois forward David Mirković, left, and center Zvonimir Ivišić talk as a timeout is called in the first half against Northwestern at Welsh-Ryan Arena on Jan. 14, 2026, in Evanston. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

Photos: No. 13 Illinois 79, Northwestern 68

January 14, 2026 at 10:30 p.m.

Photos from No. 13 Illinois' 79-68 victory over Northwestern on Jan. 14, 2026, at Welsh-Ryan Arena in Evanston.

Capitals right wing Justin Sourdif (34), center, celebrates with teammates after scoring on the Blackhawks in the second period Jan. 9, 2026, at the United Center. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

Photos: Washington Capitals 5, Chicago Blackhawks 1

January 9, 2026 at 10:28 p.m.

Photos from the Chicago Blackhawks' 5-1 loss to the Washington Capitals on Jan. 9, 2026, at the United Center.

Bulls forward Matas Buzelis and forward Isaac Okoro celebrate a 121-114 win over the Magic on Jan. 2, 2026, at the United Center. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

Photos: Chicago Bulls 121, Orlando Magic 114

January 2, 2026 at 10:23 p.m.

Photos from the Chicago Bulls' 121-114 win over the Orlando Magic on Jan. 2, 2026, at the United Center.

Fireworks rise from the river at midnight during the "Dick Clark's New Year’s Rockin’ Eve" event on West Wacker Drive Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

Photos: Chicago’s Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve

January 1, 2026 at 11:37 a.m.

Chance the Rapper led the New Year's Eve festivities at the corner of Wacker and Franklin in the Loop. Chicago was featured for the first time in the national broadcast...

Bears quarterback Caleb Williams (18) is tackled by 49ers defensive end Yetur Gross-Matos (94) as he makes an unsuccessful pass on the final play of the game at Levi's Stadium on Dec. 28, 2025, in Santa Clara. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

Week 17 photos: San Francisco 49ers 42, Chicago Bears 38

December 29, 2025 at 8:20 a.m.

Photos from the Chicago Bears' Week 17 game against the San Francisco 49ers at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif.

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