He turned his heartbreak into public service. In 2008, Joshua Jahn's wife and two young children were killed by a drunk driver. Since then, Jahn has spoken regularly to DUI impact panels, where his heartbreaking (and inspiring) story has made DUI convicts reconsider their actions. (Photo provided)
School of the Art Institute of Chicago alumnus. Transitioned from animation to photography in 2010. Freelanced as a photojournalist from 2011 to 2021 before taking on the role as Photo Editor for the Herald-News in 2021.
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