Every passing year delivers a range of emotions through moments that move us, in some way or another. Photojournalism captures those moments and allows us to better hold on to them.
We went back through the year and pulled out some of the best examples of that dynamic. Enjoy.
(Photos were taken by Joe Coughlin unless otherwise noted.)
Oly Trindl on Nov. 25 in front of her new van courtesy of The Driven Foundation.Children’s handprints remain on a wall of Lincoln School in Highland Park amid the building’s demolition.Annie Gray (left) and Gen Kosoko dressed in their witchy best for a witches ride in Wilmette. | Photo by Joerg MetznerBen Bridwell, of Band of Horses, at the Winnetka Music Festival.Bloody Mary Fest judge Jason Pirock, of Eat, Drink and Bloody Mary, enjoys an entry during this year’s event in Highwood.
Superintendent Dr. Kaine Osburn prepares to eat one of several cicadas he consumed on the day. | Photo by Cleo Pool
Anne Hughes (left) and Camelia Ho look toward the solar eclipse on April 8 on the lawn of the Wilmette library.Yaneli Calleja and Iker Calleja grab a selfie while waiting for the Highland Park Fourth of July parade.Luke Karabas performs with Chris Karabas and Band at Cook County jail in December.Katy Jones-Pritchard shows off her musical talents during the show. | Photo by Rob LangeLori Bzisch enjoys the sounds on June 14 at Winnetka Music Festival.
Jocelyn Plack sent us this photo of cicadas and said, “Our kids are obsessed.”
Record Open participants (left to right) Julia Goebel, Elizabeth Clarke, Monica Thompson and Julie Saltzman celebrate after Saltzman buried a long putt. Waiting for Wayfair’s opening in Wilmette, (left to right) Bonnie Bodenheimer, Pam Lipshutz and Lisa Killion enjoy the festive atmosphere and their new purple sunglasses on May 23. Highland Park basketball players hand Lego sets and iPads to the Hoffmann children during a special ceremony. Addison Yun, 16, of Wilmette, with a patriotic kite during the Wilmette festivities. Graffiti outside the once-proposed McDonald’s location in Wilmette prior to its denial by Wilmette officials.Ashton Boomgarden slides in safely to home plate for the first run of the ballgame. | Photo by Rob Lange
SPORTS
New Trier field hockey star Lilly Cimaroli sends the ball up the field in the state championship.New Trier’s Logan Keeter out of the sand in regional play.New Trier flag football — in its inaugural IHSA season — celebrates Lyla Andelin’s game-winning scoring reception on Sept. 11 in Northfield. New Trier’s Dylan Jeppe fighting through a squat rep on May 18 during the state powerlifting meeting in Winnetka. | Photo by Rob LangeWill Leemaster rises to dunk the ball in a Trevians playoff game against Loyola.Aubrey Galvan (3) celebrates a three-pointer for the Ramblers in the sectional championship on the team’s march to a state title. Loyola’s Donovan Robinson sprints toward the end zone after an interception. Loyola tight end Brendan Loftus tries to reel in a pass. New Trier girls soccer celebrates a thrilling state championship victory. New Trier’s Chris Ackerman watches his serve in the state championship match May 25 in Palatine. Ackerman and Jovan Morales won the 2A doubles title at the IHSA finals.Loyola’s Lilianna Ciesla and New Trier’s Basie Shannon compete for the ball in the air. New Trier senior Charlotte Dellin with a successful slide tackle against Evanston. Loyola Academy boys swim coach Mike Hengelmann (right) and company cheer on the team’s 400-yard freestyle relay in the state finals. Loyola Academy wrestler Kai Calcutt celebrates his state championship in style on Feb. 17 in Champaign. | Photo by Clark Brooks
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