John Medwedeff, 63, poses for a portrait Friday, April 10, 2026 at his studio in Murphysboro, Illinois. Medwedeff is a sculptor and metalsmith with his work on display across the United States.
Annie McKenny poses for a portrait with Hope the dog April 11, 2026 at the Wright-Way Rescue Shelter in Murphysboro, Illinois. McKenny is the adoption specialist and works to promote and organize the adoptions of animals at the shelter, such as Hope.
SIU student Maggie Bland poses for a portrait April 21, 2026 in Faner Hall on SIU's campus in Carbondale, Illinois.