Denise Poloyac Photos

February 10

This week the weight of the world has felt very heavy. Added to the climate crisis that we ignore; the omnipresence of Trumpism; the racism, xenophobia, and misogyny that is all around us, and ongoing war in Gaza, we had the Democrats in Congress buying into right wing fears and

February 9

A warm sunny day in February puts so many people in a good mood. Everyone commented on "the beautiful day" and "the wonderful light". I was asked if I was "taking good pictures" and told that everyone was friendly "because I was in

February 8

The Seventh Circuit heard oral arguments today in the case brought by the Bad River Band of the Lake Superior Chippewa against Embridge over the company's illegal trespass on Tribal lands with their Line 5 pipeline. The National Wildlife Federation has been campaigning to shut down Line 5

February 7

Usually winter is not constructions season, but this is not a typical winter. The ground is most definitely not frozen, so Montrose Ave. looked like this today.

February 5

Not much to say about today's photo, but my 2020 photo is one of my favorites.

February 4

It isn't quite warm enough to be spring-like, but it also doesn't feel at all like winter. Everyone was out for an early evening walk since the sun now sets after 5pm!

February 6

February 3

I took this photo as the Equality Illinois staff huddled before the beginning of the Gala. It looks like a scene from The Godfather where they are planning a hit. Instead, the are planning a fabulous party! The Gala is a wonderful place to take photos – but I put my

February 2

It is the beginning of Gala weekend when we celebrate Equality Illinois and have a room for two nights at the Hilton. We have a whole set of rituals that now go with the weekend, starting with a nice dinner on Friday and then drinks with some of the EI

February 1

I am not sure that this was the best photo from today, but it was the best story. As I took a lunch time walk taking advantage of SUN and 50 degree weather, I saw a woman walking toward me with these two dogs in a baby carraige. We made

January 31

The Fishguy Market is one of the best places in Chicago to buy fresh fish. They supply a lot of the high end restaurants and have this retail store. Going there is always a treat. I should know the name of the woman in the photo since she always works

January 30

Breweries and bars are a favorite meeting place as we plan our 2024 political work. There are sure to be many more photos from these meetings this year.

January 29

She didn't see me take this photo, but after I took it I was still watching her. She did notice that and immediately stopped her little protest.

January 28

No rain and a little sun. It is great to have shadows in a photo!

January 26

Making the best of another rainy day.

January 27

I went to the rally and march today to demand that City Council pass a resolution calling for a ceasefire in Gaza. There have been weekly protests since the Israeli attack against the population of Gaza began, but for a variety of reasons, this was the first one I attended.

January 25

As part of the campaign to shutdown Line 5, the aging oil pipeline that runs through Wisconsin and Michigan, the Great Lakes Business Network hosted what was supposed to be a showing of the documentary Troubled Waters. Because of a nearby accident the power was out – so there was no

January 24

Too rainy and cold and not enough time to go out for a photo today. But I rather like this one – and thank you to Mony for being such a good sport while she was making dinner!

January 23

2024: Back in Chicago only to be greeted by freezing rain. They say I should walk like a penguin and I won't slip, but I would not make a very good penguin. Since I couldn't walk very far – this is the best that I could do

January 22

January 21

There were a lot of photos to choose from today, but I decided that I couldn't pass up a photo of this Pacific beach. There had been a "king tide" recently that had brought so many stones up on the beaches and the parking lots. Some

January 20

2024: I was taking a few photos while the staff were doing the set up for a reception at the Latina Futures Conference. I think he was smiling the whole time – and he was very patient as I was taking his photo since I had the camera set wrong for

January 19

January 18

No photo that I could have taken today would match the 2020 photo.

January 17

It was a balmy 13 degrees today. These penguins look a little worse for the wear just like most of the people that I saw out this evening.