Terrence Antonio James

Terrence James is a staff photographer at the Chicago Tribune covering assignments for every section of the newspaper from breaking news to restaurant reviews to sports.

Fireworks and flames go off as Chicago officials and Chicago Fire representatives hold groundbreaking ceremony, March 3, 2026, at the site of what will be the team's new home, a 22,000-seat, open-air soccer stadium at the north end of the area called "The 78" near Roosevelt Road in Chicago's South Loop. (Terrence Antonio James/Chicago Tribune)

Photos: Chicago Fire break ground on $750M stadium at The 78 in the South Loop

March 4, 2026 at 7:58 a.m.

Groundbreaking for the Chicago Fire's $750 million stadium took place on March 3, with structural steel rising up this year to meet the scheduled opening by the 2028 season.

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.

Bulls forward/guard Isaac Okoro (35) blocks a shot by Pelicans guard/forward Saddiq Bey (41) in the second half at the United Center on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025. The Bulls won 134 - 118. (Terrence Antonio James/Chicago Tribune)

Photos: Chicago Bulls 134, New Orleans Pelicans 118

December 31, 2025 at 9:34 p.m.

The Chicago Bulls beat the New Orleans Pelicans 134-118 at the United Center on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025.

Photos: Chicago Cubs work out at Wrigley Field before the wild-card series

September 30, 2025 at 11:26 a.m.

Photos from the Chicago Cubs' workout day at Wrigley Field on Sept. 29, 2025, before the wild-card series against the San Diego Padres.

Elizabeth French, center, looks up in front of the Leighton Criminal Court Building in Chicago at the honorary street sign named for her daughter, slain Chicago police Officer Ella French, during a ceremony on Aug. 7, 2025. (Terrence Antonio James/Chicago Tribune)

Photos: Street naming for slain Chicago police Officer Ella French

August 8, 2025 at 9:23 a.m.

On the anniversary of her death, a street in front of the Leighton Criminal Court Building was named in honor of slain Chicago police Officer Ella French.

Anton Frondell, from left, Vaclav Nestrasil and Mason West participate in media availability for Blackhawks draft picks Monday, June 30, 2025, at Fifth Third Arena. (Terrence Antonio James/Chicago Tribune)

Photos: Inside Chicago Blackhawks development camp

June 30, 2025 at 5:14 p.m.

Photos from Chicago Blackhawks development camp June 30, 2025, at Fifth Third Arena.

A protester chants while marching down Michigan Avenue in Chicago during a protest against ICE on June 12, 2025. (Audrey Richardson/Chicago Tribune)

Photos: Chicago’s ICE protests

June 13, 2025 at 10:40 a.m.

Recent ICE activity in Chicago has spawned protests here as it has in other cities across the country.

A snapping turtle known as “Chonkosaurus” rests on a chain atop the remains of a pylon in the North Branch Canal of the Chicago River on May 29, 2025. (Terrence Antonio James/Chicago Tribune)

Photos: The return of ‘Chonkosaurus’ the snapping turtle

May 30, 2025 at 11:11 a.m.

The famed snapping turtle, dubbed "Chonkosaurus" by internet commentators when pictures of her basking on a Chicago River pylon first went viral in summer 2023, has reappeared.

The White Sox unveil new Nike City Connect Series uniforms Monday, April 28, 2025, at 167 Events in Chicago. (Terrence Antonio James/Chicago Tribune)

Photos: White Sox unveil their new City Connect uniforms — with a splash of Bulls

April 29, 2025 at 7:56 a.m.

Photos of the Chicago White Sox unveiling of new Nike City Connect Series uniforms Monday at 167 Events.

Edith Huesca, center, closes her eyes during a ceremony of remembrance at the Gold Star Families Memorial and Park for her son, slain Chicago police Officer Luis Huesca, on April 21, 2025, the one-year anniversary of his killing. She is flanked by her other children, Lily O’Brien, left, and Emiliano Huesca Jr. Officer Huesca was shot and killed while heading home from his shift on April 21, 2024, two days shy of his 31st birthday.(Terrence Antonio James/Chicago Tribune)

Photos: A memorial roll call for Chicago police Officer Luis Huesca

April 21, 2025 at 8:28 p.m.

A memorial roll call took place to honor the life of Chicago police officer Luis Huesca, on the first anniversary of his death at the Gold Star Families Memorial and...

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