Talia Sprague
@taliaspraguephotography.com
Crazy person masquerading as a photojournalist. | she/they | Chicago, Ill photojournalist | Past: @chicagotribune, @montanastandard, @virginianpilot | 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
Frames from High School Football coverage today.
November 16, 2025 at 4:26 AM
Frames from High School Football coverage today.
With their city caught in the country’s largest immigration enforcement operation, as many as 250,000 Chicagoans flooded Downtown on Saturday to condemn Donald Trump’s administration as part of the second nationwide No Kings protest.
Photos for Block Club Chicago alongside @colinbphoto.bsky.social
Photos for Block Club Chicago alongside @colinbphoto.bsky.social
October 19, 2025 at 3:44 AM
With their city caught in the country’s largest immigration enforcement operation, as many as 250,000 Chicagoans flooded Downtown on Saturday to condemn Donald Trump’s administration as part of the second nationwide No Kings protest.
Photos for Block Club Chicago alongside @colinbphoto.bsky.social
Photos for Block Club Chicago alongside @colinbphoto.bsky.social
Recent Protest Coverage for @blockclubchi.bsky.social
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Rev. Michael Woolf, of Lake Street Church in Evanston, is shoved back by Customs and Border Protection agents during a protest outside the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) processing facility in Broadview on Friday, Oct. 3, 2025.
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Rev. Michael Woolf, of Lake Street Church in Evanston, is shoved back by Customs and Border Protection agents during a protest outside the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) processing facility in Broadview on Friday, Oct. 3, 2025.
October 4, 2025 at 7:43 PM
Recent Protest Coverage for @blockclubchi.bsky.social
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Rev. Michael Woolf, of Lake Street Church in Evanston, is shoved back by Customs and Border Protection agents during a protest outside the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) processing facility in Broadview on Friday, Oct. 3, 2025.
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Rev. Michael Woolf, of Lake Street Church in Evanston, is shoved back by Customs and Border Protection agents during a protest outside the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) processing facility in Broadview on Friday, Oct. 3, 2025.
The FAA just issued an absolutely enormous drone flight restriction over Chicago for the next week for security reasons. This is in addition to a 0.5NM TFR over the Broadview ICE processing facility. tfr.faa.gov/tfr3/?page=d...
October 1, 2025 at 4:57 PM
The FAA just issued an absolutely enormous drone flight restriction over Chicago for the next week for security reasons. This is in addition to a 0.5NM TFR over the Broadview ICE processing facility. tfr.faa.gov/tfr3/?page=d...
An Immigration and Customs Enforcement vehicle sits in the parking garage of the Metropolitan Correctional Center in the Chicago Loop on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025 ahead of anticipated immigration raids across the Chicagoland area.(Talia Sprague/ @blockclubchi.bsky.social)
September 6, 2025 at 9:01 PM
An Immigration and Customs Enforcement vehicle sits in the parking garage of the Metropolitan Correctional Center in the Chicago Loop on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025 ahead of anticipated immigration raids across the Chicagoland area.(Talia Sprague/ @blockclubchi.bsky.social)
State Representative Gene Wu, a Democrat from Texas, boards a bus following a news conference in Carol Stream, Illinois, US, on Aug. 3 after lawmakers left the state of Texas in an effort to temporarily block Republicans from redrawing its congressional maps (Talia Sprague/Bloomberg)
August 4, 2025 at 5:10 AM
State Representative Gene Wu, a Democrat from Texas, boards a bus following a news conference in Carol Stream, Illinois, US, on Aug. 3 after lawmakers left the state of Texas in an effort to temporarily block Republicans from redrawing its congressional maps (Talia Sprague/Bloomberg)
In my most @kissphoria.bsky.social coded move of the day, we're covering Texas Lege Democrat presser here in Carol Stream, Ill. Photos to come for @bloomberg.com
August 4, 2025 at 12:14 AM
In my most @kissphoria.bsky.social coded move of the day, we're covering Texas Lege Democrat presser here in Carol Stream, Ill. Photos to come for @bloomberg.com
Btw I looked fucking gorgeous while making these pics. I absolutely love a good red dress lately.
July 3, 2025 at 3:15 AM
Btw I looked fucking gorgeous while making these pics. I absolutely love a good red dress lately.
Features from Chicago's 54th Annual Pride Parade on Sunday, June 29, 2025. | (Talia Sprague/Chicago Pride Parade)
July 3, 2025 at 1:06 AM
Features from Chicago's 54th Annual Pride Parade on Sunday, June 29, 2025. | (Talia Sprague/Chicago Pride Parade)
Recent favorites from the past few weeks.
June 13, 2025 at 9:13 PM
Recent favorites from the past few weeks.
Chicago Fire defeat Atlanta United, 2-1.
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📸 for Imagn Images.
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📸 for Imagn Images.
May 11, 2025 at 12:40 AM
Chicago Fire defeat Atlanta United, 2-1.
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📸 for Imagn Images.
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📸 for Imagn Images.
Chicago, Illinois - April 19: FC Cincinnati defender Gilberto Flores (3), Chicago Fire defender Jack Elliott (3) and defender Andrew Gutman (15) battle for control of the ball during the second half during a game between FC Cincinnati and Chicago Fire FC at Soldier Field.
April 21, 2025 at 2:35 AM
Chicago, Illinois - April 19: FC Cincinnati defender Gilberto Flores (3), Chicago Fire defender Jack Elliott (3) and defender Andrew Gutman (15) battle for control of the ball during the second half during a game between FC Cincinnati and Chicago Fire FC at Soldier Field.
Blackhawks defeat the Penguins, 3-1.
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Apr 6, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Blackhawks fans high-five Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Alex Vlasic (72) prior to warmups for a game against the Pittsburgh Penguins at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Talia Sprague-Imagn Images
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Apr 6, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Blackhawks fans high-five Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Alex Vlasic (72) prior to warmups for a game against the Pittsburgh Penguins at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Talia Sprague-Imagn Images
April 7, 2025 at 2:42 AM
Blackhawks defeat the Penguins, 3-1.
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Apr 6, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Blackhawks fans high-five Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Alex Vlasic (72) prior to warmups for a game against the Pittsburgh Penguins at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Talia Sprague-Imagn Images
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Apr 6, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Blackhawks fans high-five Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Alex Vlasic (72) prior to warmups for a game against the Pittsburgh Penguins at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Talia Sprague-Imagn Images
Tommy King (center) yells during a protest for transgender healthcare at Seneca Park in Streeterville on Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025.
King was one of several hundred who gathered across from Lurie Children's Hospital to protest the hospital's pause of gender-affirming care for patients under 19.
King was one of several hundred who gathered across from Lurie Children's Hospital to protest the hospital's pause of gender-affirming care for patients under 19.
February 16, 2025 at 7:51 PM
Tommy King (center) yells during a protest for transgender healthcare at Seneca Park in Streeterville on Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025.
King was one of several hundred who gathered across from Lurie Children's Hospital to protest the hospital's pause of gender-affirming care for patients under 19.
King was one of several hundred who gathered across from Lurie Children's Hospital to protest the hospital's pause of gender-affirming care for patients under 19.
Vernon Hill’s Brandon Leon wrestles Niles West’s Jacob Collings in the 132-pound bout during a dual meet at Niles West High School in Niles on Friday, Dec. 13, 2024. (Talia Sprague / News-Sun)
December 25, 2024 at 3:07 AM
Vernon Hill’s Brandon Leon wrestles Niles West’s Jacob Collings in the 132-pound bout during a dual meet at Niles West High School in Niles on Friday, Dec. 13, 2024. (Talia Sprague / News-Sun)
Usher performs during night one of his three night stay at the United Center as part of the Past Present Future Tour on Monday, Oct. 28, 2024. (Talia Sprague/for the Chicago Tribune)
December 25, 2024 at 3:07 AM
Usher performs during night one of his three night stay at the United Center as part of the Past Present Future Tour on Monday, Oct. 28, 2024. (Talia Sprague/for the Chicago Tribune)
Usher fans dance in the aisle prior to the singer performing during night one of his three night stay at the United Center as part of the Past Present Future Tour on Monday, Oct. 28, 2024. (Talia Sprague/for the Chicago Tribune)
December 25, 2024 at 3:07 AM
Usher fans dance in the aisle prior to the singer performing during night one of his three night stay at the United Center as part of the Past Present Future Tour on Monday, Oct. 28, 2024. (Talia Sprague/for the Chicago Tribune)
Oct 19, 2024; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Fire FC midfielder Gaston Gimenez (30) hugs midfielder Federico Navarro (31) while walking to the supporters section following 3-0 loss to Nashville SC at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Talia Sprague-Imagn Images
December 25, 2024 at 3:07 AM
Oct 19, 2024; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Fire FC midfielder Gaston Gimenez (30) hugs midfielder Federico Navarro (31) while walking to the supporters section following 3-0 loss to Nashville SC at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Talia Sprague-Imagn Images
Julien Baker performs her song “Conversation Piece” during night one of her tour at Thalia Hall in Chicago’s Pilsen neighborhood on Monday, Sept. 23, 2024. (Talia Sprague/for the Chicago Tribune)
December 25, 2024 at 3:07 AM
Julien Baker performs her song “Conversation Piece” during night one of her tour at Thalia Hall in Chicago’s Pilsen neighborhood on Monday, Sept. 23, 2024. (Talia Sprague/for the Chicago Tribune)
A Loop-bound Pink Line train passes over a Pro-Palestinian protest march on W Washington Blvd during day three of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago on Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2024. (Talia Sprague/Block Club Chicago)
December 25, 2024 at 3:07 AM
A Loop-bound Pink Line train passes over a Pro-Palestinian protest march on W Washington Blvd during day three of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago on Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2024. (Talia Sprague/Block Club Chicago)
Chicago police officers clash with Pro-Palestinian protesters in the West Loop during day two of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago on Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2024. The clashes began earlier in the evening outside the Israeli Consulate before ending with arrests outside of Union Station.
December 25, 2024 at 3:07 AM
Chicago police officers clash with Pro-Palestinian protesters in the West Loop during day two of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago on Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2024. The clashes began earlier in the evening outside the Israeli Consulate before ending with arrests outside of Union Station.
Pro-Palestinian protesters breach the security fencing along Washington Street during the March on the DNC around the United Center on day one of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago on Monday, Aug. 19, 2024. (Talia Sprague/Block Club Chicago)
December 25, 2024 at 3:07 AM
Pro-Palestinian protesters breach the security fencing along Washington Street during the March on the DNC around the United Center on day one of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago on Monday, Aug. 19, 2024. (Talia Sprague/Block Club Chicago)
Josh Noel poses for a portrait with a shot glass of Malort at his Skokie home on Thursday, Aug. 15, 2024. Noel, the former beer and spirits writer for the Chicago Tribune, wrote a book titled “Malört: The Redemption of a Revered & Reviled Spirit.” (Talia Sprague/for the Chicago Tribune)
December 25, 2024 at 3:07 AM
Josh Noel poses for a portrait with a shot glass of Malort at his Skokie home on Thursday, Aug. 15, 2024. Noel, the former beer and spirits writer for the Chicago Tribune, wrote a book titled “Malört: The Redemption of a Revered & Reviled Spirit.” (Talia Sprague/for the Chicago Tribune)
Gabel Vel Delgoville plays in bubbles blown from a passing float during a Fourth of July parade in Elmwood Park on Thursday, July 4, 2024. (Talia Sprague/for the Pioneer Press)
December 25, 2024 at 3:07 AM
Gabel Vel Delgoville plays in bubbles blown from a passing float during a Fourth of July parade in Elmwood Park on Thursday, July 4, 2024. (Talia Sprague/for the Pioneer Press)
Argentina fans cheer as Argentina midfielder Lionel Messi (10) warms up during the second half of the friendly soccer match between the national teams of Argentina and Ecuador at Soldier Field, in Chicago, Illinois, USA, 9 June, 2024. (EPA-EFE/Talia Sprague)
December 25, 2024 at 3:07 AM
Argentina fans cheer as Argentina midfielder Lionel Messi (10) warms up during the second half of the friendly soccer match between the national teams of Argentina and Ecuador at Soldier Field, in Chicago, Illinois, USA, 9 June, 2024. (EPA-EFE/Talia Sprague)