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 Cubs and Los Angeles Dodgers practice at Tokyo Dome ahead of 2-game series

March 14, 2025 at 8:57 a.m.

Major League Baseball returns to the Tokyo Dome for the first time since 2019 with the two-game series Tuesday and Wednesday.

Blackhawks center Connor Bedard celebrates after scoring the game-winning goal to beat the Utah Hockey Club 4-3 in overtime on March 7, 2025, at the United Center. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

Photos: Chicago Blackhawks 4, Utah Hockey Club 3 (OT)

March 7, 2025 at 11:10 p.m.

Photos from the Chicago Blackhawks' 4-3 overtime win against the Utah Hockey Club on March 7, 2025, at the United Center.

Blood falls from Illinois guard Kylan Boswell's eye socket after a collision in the second half against Michigan State at the State Farm Center on Feb. 15, 2025, in Champaign. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

Photos: No. 11 Michigan State 79, Illinois 65

February 15, 2025 at 11:02 p.m.

Photos from Illinois' 79-65 loss to No. 11 Michigan State on Feb. 15, 2025, in Champaign.

Former Cubs slugger Sammy Sosa is introduced as he returns to Chicago at the opening ceremony of the Cubs Convention at the Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk on Jan. 17, 2025. The convention continues through Sunday. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

Photos: 2025 Cubs Convention at the Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk

January 18, 2025 at 5:54 p.m.

Photos from the 2025 Cubs Convention on Jan. 17-19, 2025, at the Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk.

Andrei Scoparo rides for the Carolina Cowboys in the team competition during the Professional Bull Riders (PBR) Unleash the Beast event at Allstate Arena, Jan. 10, 2025, in Rosemont. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

Photos: Professional Bull Riders at Allstate Arena

January 19, 2025 at 12:35 p.m.

Photos from the Professional Bull Riders competition at Allstate Arena in Rosemont on Jan. 10, 2025.

Bill Murray plays backup percussions in performance with the band Bill Murray and His Blood Brothers at Thalia Hall on Jan. 3, 2025, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

Photos: Bill Murray and His Blood Brothers

January 4, 2025 at 8:36 a.m.

Bill Murray and His Blood Brothers performed on Jan. 3, 2025 at Thalia Hall in Chicago's Pilsen neighborhood.

A fan drinks beer from a hockey stick-shaped cup before the NHL Winter Classic between the Blackhawks and Blues at Wrigley Field on Dec. 31, 2024, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

NHL Winter Classic photos: St. Louis Blues beat Chicago Blackhawks 6-2 at Wrigley Field

January 1, 2025 at 9:31 a.m.

Photos of the Chicago Blackhawks' outdoor game at Wrigley Field against the St. Louis Blues in the NHL Winter Classic on Dec. 31, 2024.

Dance students wait backstage before performing in the 61st annual Winter Arts Showcase, a production by the Chicago Public Schools All-City Performing Arts (ACPA) program, at Jones College Prep on Dec. 14, 2024, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

Photos: Students from Chicago Public Schools perform at the All-City Performing Arts Program

December 17, 2024 at 12:19 p.m.

Students from Chicago Public Schools performed at the All-City Performing Arts Program (ACPA) Fall-Winter Showcase in its 61st year. All students in grades 3rd-12th rehearsed every Saturday during the fall...

Bulls guard Josh Giddey (3) is congratulated as a timeout is called in the third quarter against the Hornets on Dec. 13, 2024, at the United Center. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

Photos: Chicago Bulls 109, Charlotte Hornets 95

December 13, 2024 at 11:16 p.m.

Photos from the Chicago Bulls' 109-95 victory against the Charlotte Hornets on Dec. 13, 2024, at the United Center.

Bears quarterback Caleb Williams exhales while leaving the field after a 38-13 loss to the 49ers at Levi's Stadium on Dec. 8, 2024. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

Week 14 photos: Chicago Bears fall to San Francisco 49ers, 38-13

December 8, 2024 at 7:59 p.m.

Photos from the Chicago Bears' Week 14 game against the San Franciso 49ers at Levi's Stadium on Dec. 8, 2024.

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