Kids with Criu De Sheela laugh while riding a float during the South Side Irish Parade along Western Avenue in Beverly, Sunday, March 12.

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Picture Chicago: This week’s 16 can’t miss Sun-Times photos

Two men were shot in the Loop as crowds flocked downtown for the annual dyeing of the Chicago River before the St. Patrick’s Day parade, Iggy Pop performed at The Salt Shed, and more in our best photos of the last week.

By Sun-Times staff

Chicago Bears defensive end DeMarcus Walker speaks to reporters during a news conference at Halas Hall in Lake Forest, Thursday, March 16.

Chicago police investigate after two people were shot and wounded while traveling in a white Jeep near the 1600 block of West 63rd Street in West Englewood, Thursday, March 16.

Newly appointed DEA Special Agent in Charge Sheila Lyons speaks about the state of current investigations and what she envisions for the future at the Drug Enforcement Administration Chicago Field Office, Wednesday, March 15.

A specimen of a rare gold-throated hummingbird, whose iridescent throat looks green, blue, or gold depending on the angle of light, is shown by a scientist at the Field Museum, Tuesday, March 7. The bird is a hybrid of a Pink-throated Brilliant hummingbird, Heliodoxa gularis, and the Rufous-webbed Brilliant hummingbird, Heliodoxa branickii.

(From left) Chicago mayoral candidates Cook County Commissioner Brandon Johnson and former Chicago Public Schools CEO Paul Vallas shake hands before a debate at WLS-TV ABC Channel 7’s studio, Thursday, March 16.

People dressed for St. Patrick’s Day festivities talk to a Chicago police officer after two men were shot near the Goodman Theatre at 170 N. Dearborn St. in the Loop, shortly before the St. Patrick’s Day river-dyeing, Saturday, March 11. — People dressed for St. Patrick’s Day festivities talk to a police officer after two men were shot near the Goodman Theatre at 170 N. Dearborn St. in the Loop, shortly before the Chicago River was dyed green for the holiday, Saturday, March 11.

Iggy Pop performs at The Salt Shed, Friday, March 10.

Ald. Jeanette Taylor (20th) speaks during a long and racially charged Chicago City Council debate about whether members should approve $20 million in state funding for asylum seekers, Wednesday, March 15.

Michael Nolan, 57, who used to get $376 in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits because of the emergency allotments that kicked in during the COVID-19 pandemic, stands beside his refrigerator that contains food he received from food pantries in his home in Portage Park, Thursday, March 9. Nolan’s $376 will be reduced to $281 due to the ending of emergency allotments.

A parade-goer interacts with spectators during the South Side Irish Parade along Western Avenue in Beverly, Sunday, March 12.

Dr. Michael Gottlieb, emergency physician at RUSH University Medical Center and co-primary investigator for INSPIRE, sits inside an empty patient room in RUSH’s Emergency Department, Friday, March 10.

Monica Faith Stewart leads a rally for members of Women for Brandon to celebrate their endorsement for Chicago mayoral candidate Cook County Commissioner Brandon Johnson at Rainbow PUSH Coalition on the South Side, Tuesday, March 14.

Chicago Bears new wide receiver D.J. Moore’s family, including his 3-year-old daughter Arielle, watches as he speaks to reporters during a news conference at Halas Hall in Lake Forest, Thursday, March 16. — Chicago Bears wide receiver D.J. Moore’s family, including his 3-year-old daughter Arielle, watches as he speaks to reporters during a news conference at Halas Hall in Lake Forest, Thursday, March 16.

Gov. J.B. Pritzker signs into law a bill ensuring at least 40 hours of paid leave for Illinois workers, Monday, March 13. — Gov. J.B. Pritzker signs into law a bill ensuring at least 40 hours of paid leave for Illinois workers, Monday, March 13.

A piece of vacant land at 375 N. Morgan St., which sits next to a building at 901 W, Kinzie St., where a Guinness taproom is planned to be located, are seen in this photo in the West Loop, Thursday, March 9.

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