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.

Cubs catcher Carson Kelly rounds the bases after hitting a game-tying, two-run home run against the Braves the eighth inning at Wrigley Field on Sept. 1, 2025, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

Photos: Chicago Cubs beat the Atlanta Braves in extra innings at Wrigley Field

September 1, 2025 at 7:52 p.m.

The Chicago Cubs took a 7-6 Labor Day victory over the Atlanta Braves in 10 innings on Monday, Sept. 1, 2025, at Wrigley Field.

Devon Newberry, left, is blocked by Brandie Wilkerson during the AVP League Championships semifinal match at Oak Street Beach on Aug. 30, 2025. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

Photos: AVP League Championships at Oak Street Beach

August 31, 2025 at 4:23 p.m.

The Association of Volleyball Professionals took over Oak Street Beach on Saturday morning for the AVP League Championships, with winners crowned Sunday afternoon.

Illinois running back Aidan Laughery (21) breaks free for a touchdown against Western Illinois in the fourth quarter at Memorial Stadium on Aug. 29, 2025, in Champaign. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

Photos: No. 12 Illinois routs Western Illinois 52-3 in season opener

August 29, 2025 at 10:54 p.m.

Photos from the Illinois-Western Illinois football game at Memorial Stadium on Aug. 29, 2025, in Champaign.

Savannah Bananas players perform a dance at the plate in the fourth inning against the Firefighters on Aug. 15, 2025, at Rate Field. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

Photos: Savannah Bananas make Chicago debut at Rate Field

August 15, 2025 at 10:35 p.m.

Photos from the Savannah Bananas' first appearance in Chicago on Aug. 15, 2025, at Rate Field.

U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds perform over Oak Street Beach during rehearsal day for the Chicago Air and Water Show, Aug. 15, 2025. (E. Jason Wambsgans/Chicago Tribune)

Photos: Chicago Air and Water Show 2025

August 17, 2025 at 7:32 p.m.

The City of Chicago claims The Chicago Air and Water Show is the largest free show of its kind in the United States.

A cyclists bikes near Ohio Street Beach as a rainbow forms above Lake Michigan after a storm system moved through the area on Aug. 12, 2025, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)

Photos: Summer storm ends with a rainbow

August 13, 2025 at 8:47 a.m.

Chicago Tribune photographers capture a summer storm that swept the area ending in a rainbow over Lake Michigan.

Olivia Rodrigo performs at Lollapalooza, Aug. 1, 2025, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

Photos: What we saw at Lollapalooza Day 2

August 3, 2025 at 9:24 a.m.

Day 2 photos from Lollapalooza at Grant Park on Aug. 1, 2025.

White Sox third baseman Josh Rojas gestures after hitting a double against the Phillies in the seventh inning at Rate Field on July 30, 2025, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

Photos: Chicago White Sox beat the Philadelphia Phillies 9-3 following rain delay

July 31, 2025 at 7:09 a.m.

The Chicago White Sox defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 9-3 at Rate Field following a rain delay on Wednesday, July 30, 2025.

White Sox shortstop Chase Meidroth, left, and infielder Josh Rojas celebrate a 12-5 win over the Cubs on July 25, 2025, at Rate Field. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

City Series photos: White Sox 12, Cubs 5 at Rate Field

July 26, 2025 at 7:20 a.m.

Photos from the White Sox's 12-5 victory over the Cubs on July 25, 2025, at Rate Field.

Cubs right fielder Kyle Tucker, left, celebrates with center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong after hitting a solo home run against the Red Sox in the first inning on July 19, 2025, at Wrigley Field. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

Photos: Chicago Cubs beat Boston Red Sox 6-0 at Wrigley Field

July 19, 2025 at 9:23 p.m.

Photos from the Chicago Cubs' 6-0 victory over the Boston Red Sox on July 19, 2025, at Wrigley Field.

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