How our story and photos helped a woman find a kidney donor
This week’s top photo comes from Visual Journalist Zubaer Khan. Follow him on Instagram.
What makes this photo important?
This photo means so much to me, and is a great example of the importance of local news. Christine let us into her home and allowed us to share her story about a search for a kidney donor, which was reported by Elvia Malagón. One of our readers was so moved by the story that she decided to donate a kidney to Christine. To be able to be a part of that story means the world to me.
How did you get the shot?
I took a number of portraits ahead of the interview, and while I thought they turned out fine, I was really drawn to how comfortable Christine was in her home as she was interviewed by Elvia. It was a rainy day and the clouds diffused the light coming through the windows. The window behind Christine helped me create a frame for her face to highlight her features in the dimly lit room. Christine answered Elvia’s questions as I moved around her couch, which took up most of the space in that room, finding the angle I was looking for.
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Chicago Fire Department personnel salute Thursday as the ambulance carrying the remains of a 30-year CFD veteran drives to the Cook County Medical Examiner’s office.
Tyler Pasciak LaRiviere/Sun-Times
Chicago police Officer John Bartholomew’s family and friends watch pallbearers carry his casket outside St. Andrews Greek Orthodox Church in Edgewater on May 8.
Pat Nabong/Sun-Times
Munetaka Murakami T-shirts and other Chicago White Sox gear are on display Tuesday at Grandstand at 600 W. 35th St. in Bridgeport on the South Side.
Candace Dane Chambers/Sun-Times
Munetaka Murakami of the Chicago White Sox catches a throw from shortstop to get Kansas City Royals batter Maikel Garcia out at first base Tuesday during the eighth inning at Rate Field.
Ashlee Rezin/Sun-Times
Munetaka Murakami hugs Miguel Vargas on the field Tuesday after the White Sox beat the Kansas City Royals 6-5 at Rate Field.
Ashlee Rezin/Sun-Times
Chicago Bears safety Dillon Thieneman practices during Rookie Minicamp at Halas Hall in Lake Forest on May 9.
Manuel Martinez/WBEZ
Chicago Bears defensive coordinator Dennis Allen speaks to reporters May 9 during Rookie Minicamp at Halas Hall in Lake Forest.
Manuel Martinez/WBEZ
Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson chats with coaching staff during Rookie Minicamp on May 8 at Halas Hall in Lake Forest.
Ashlee Rezin/Sun-Times
The Athens omelette is a popular item at Irene’s Finer Diner at 2012 Irving Park Rd. on the North Side.
Candace Dane Chambers/Sun-Times
A photo John Wayne Gacy from the Question of Doubt John Wayne Gacy exhibit on May 7 at Graveface Museum Chicago at 1829 N. Milwaukee Ave. in Wicker Park.
Anthony Vazquez/Sun-Times
A collection of art to pen pals from the Question of Doubt John Wayne Gacy exhibit at Graveface Museum Chicago at 1829 N. Milwaukee Ave. in Wicker Park.
Anthony Vazquez/Sun-Times
A woman prays at Holy Name Cathedral during a noon Mass on May 8 celebrating the one-year anniversary of Pope Leo XIV’s assignment.
Tyler Pasciak LaRiviere/Sun-Times
U.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., walks on stage to share her thoughts on politics May 8 at the University of Chicago.
Giacomo Cain/Sun-Times
U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky greets Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton during U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood’s first Annual Ultimate Women’s Power Brunch at RPM Events in River North on May 8.
Tyler Pasciak LaRiviere/Sun-Times
Chicago police officers work near North Greenview Avenue and West Thome Avenue in Edgewater as neighbors watch Thursday.
