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.

Photos: Chicago Bears reveal their 2026 Rivalries uniforms

August 25, 2026 at 6:45 p.m.

The Chicago Bears revealed their 2026 Rivalries uniform design at Halas Hall on Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2026.

Bears fans cheer in the third quarter of a preseason game against the Browns on Aug. 15, 2026, at Soldier Field. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

Preseason photos: Chicago Bears 34, Cleveland Browns 10

August 15, 2026 at 5:26 p.m.

Photos from the Chicago Bears' 34-10 win against the Cleveland Browns in the preseason opener on Aug. 15, 2026, at Soldier Field.

White Sox second baseman Chase Meidroth crouches after a three-run home run by Reds catcher Tyler Stephenson in the fourth inning Thursday, Aug. 13, 2026, at Rate Field. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

Photos: Cincinnati Reds 9, Chicago White Sox 8

August 13, 2026 at 5:33 p.m.

Photos from the Chicago White Sox's 9-8 loss to the Cincinnati Reds on Aug. 13, 2026, at Rate Field.

Cubs third baseman Alex Bregman is congratulated by manager Craig Counsell after a 3-2 win over the Blue Jays in 11 innings Thursday, Aug. 6, 2026, at Wrigley Field. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

Photos: Chicago Cubs 3, Toronto Blue Jays 2 (11 inn.)

August 6, 2026 at 5:57 p.m.

Photos from the Chicago Cubs' 3-2 victory against the Toronto Blue Jays in 11 innings in a makeup game Thursday, Aug. 6, 2026, at Wrigley Field.

Swedish singer-songwriter Zara Larsson performs at Lollapalooza in Grant Park on July 31, 2026. (Arthur Maiorella/Chicago Tribune)

Photos: What we saw at Lollapalooza Day 2

August 1, 2026 at 7:54 a.m.

Day 2 photos from Lollapalooza at Grant Park on July 31, 2026.

Yankees right fielder Jasson Domínguez (24) beats the tag from White Sox second baseman Chase Meidroth (10) to steal second base in the sixth inning at Rate Field on July 28, 2026, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

Photos: New York Yankees 3, Chicago White Sox 2

July 28, 2026 at 10:35 p.m.

Photos from the Chicago White Sox's 3-2 loss to the New York Yankees at Rate Field on Tuesday, July 28, 2026.

Fans cheer as Team Coop players get off the stage after introductions for the WNBA All-Star Game at the United Center on July 25, 2026, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

Photos: WNBA All-Star weekend returns to Chicago

July 27, 2026 at 8:10 a.m.

The best in women’s basketball will gather in Chicago this week for WNBA All-Star weekend, a three-day event headlined by the All-Star Game on Saturday at the United Center.

Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson pushes himself off the ground as blood appears on his lower lip after getting hit by the ball on a throw in the third inning against the Twins on July 17, 2026, at Wrigley Field. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

Photos: Chicago Cubs lose to Minnesota Twins 5-2

July 17, 2026 at 10:32 p.m.

Photos from the Chicago Cubs' 5-2 loss to the Minnesota Twins on July 17, 2026, at Wrigley Field.

Paul Dzien, center left, poses for pictures in front of the marquee before "The Lovable Reunion Live" at the Chicago Theatre on July 16, 2026. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

Photos: ‘The Lovable Reunion Live’ at the Chicago Theatre

July 16, 2026 at 8:09 p.m.

Photos from "The Lovable Reunion Live" on July 16, 2026, at the Chicago Theatre.

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...

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