Jesse Jackson For Der Spiegel

Chicago Magazine Portriat Photographer John Gress

Most magazine portraits are routine…. but you wont believe what we found when we went to photograph civil rights legend Jesse Jackson.

Blago Guilty

Chicago Photographer John Gress

I was back at the Dirksen Federal Courthouse today for a verdict in a corruption trial for former Illinois Governor and convicted felon Rod Blagojevich. The man who became famous for saying, “I got this thing, and its fucking golden,” was convicted on 17 of 20 counts.

Lady Faints As Lord Sent Back To Prison

Chicago Photojournalist

Below are photos I shot today of convicted felon and former media Baron Conrad Black. While, I was really surprised to see him kick open the car door upon his arrival,I was even more astonished to see his wife, who fainted in the courtroom, embrace him once the two were in their car.

Illinois Issues First Civil Union Licenses

John Gress Chicago Civil Unions Gay Marriage Illinois

I started to tear up this morning… just a little… when I saw Janean Watkins and Lakeesha Harris cry upon receiving their Civil Union License in Chicago this morning. Illinois is now the 6th state to have civil unions or their equivalent.