Andrew Carter

Andrew Carter is a senior reporter at the Chicago Tribune. He previously worked at the Orlando Sentinel and South Florida Sun-Sentinel. More recently, he spent 13 years at The News & Observer in his hometown of Raleigh, North Carolina, where he received three National Headliner Awards and was twice named the state's sportswriter of the year.

Fans find seats in the bleachers as gates open March 26, 2026, before the Chicago Cubs and Washington Nationals play on opening day at Wrigley Field. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)

After a long, cold winter, baseball is back in Chicago, along with hope and renewal

March 26, 2026 at 6:21 p.m.

Opening day in Chicago conjures a lot of emotion for a lot of people, and to a great many of them it’s one big family reunion.

Evanston Mayor Daniel Biss speaks to supporters after celebrating the Democratic nomination in the 9th Congressional District race during an election night watch party at Double Clutch Brewing on March 17, 2026, in Evanston. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)

Daniel Biss wins race for Democratic nomination to succeed Jan Schakowsky in Illinois 9th District

March 18, 2026 at 10:59 a.m.

Evanston Mayor Daniel Biss won the Democratic nomination to succeed retiring U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky in the 9th Congressional District, which stretches from the North Side to Wilmette to Crystal...

Members of the Notre Dame band perform as the hearse carrying the casket of former Notre Dame football coach Lou Holtz passes by after his funeral service on March 16, 2026, at Notre Dame in South Bend, Indiana. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)

Lou Holtz, most recent Notre Dame coach to win national championship, laid to rest on South Bend campus

March 16, 2026 at 7:04 p.m.

Former Notre Dame players reunite to remember Lou Holtz, who restored the school's football program to national prominence.

Jackie Jackson, Ashley Jackson, Santita Jackson, and Yusef Jackson stand behind Jesse Jackson Jr. as he cries during his speech during a funeral service for their father, the Rev. Jesse Jackson, at Rainbow PUSH Coalition headquarters in Chicago, March 7, 2026. (Josh Boland/Chicago Tribune)

Rev. Jesse Jackson’s family and closest friends offer one last goodbye

March 8, 2026 at 2:12 p.m.

On Saturday, a final "homegoing" service represented the culmination of nine days of funerals and celebrations for Jackson, who died last month at age 84.

A mural by artist Felix Maldonado of the the Jackson 5, from Gary, along Broadway in downtown Gary on Feb. 4, 2026. (E. Jason Wambsgans/Chicago Tribune)

Long-beleaguered Gary is serious about the Bears. Are the Bears serious about Gary?

February 7, 2026 at 5:00 a.m.

The Chicago Bears say they're seriously considering building a new stadium in northwest Indiana. Gary officials believe them, however fantastical or far-fetched.

Window lights from the Blue Cross Blue Shield Tower spell out "BEAR DOWN" on Jan. 4, 2019, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

‘Bear Down’: How a songwriter’s challenge became Chicago’s rallying cry

January 18, 2026 at 6:26 p.m.

Chicago's favorite fight song, "Bear Down," began as bet among songwriters. It ended up being a city's rallying cry.

Emery Lehman, right, celebrates with his parents, David and Marcia, after winning the men’s 1500-meter competition and qualifying for the Milan Olympics on Jan. 4, 2026, during the U.S. Olympic Team Trials Long Track at the Pettit National Ice Center in Milwaukee. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)

Entering his 4th Olympics, Oak Park speedskater Emery Lehman nears the finish line

January 10, 2026 at 5:00 a.m.

Since winning a Bronze medal at the 2022 Olympics, Oak Park's Emery Lehman has spent most of the past four years working toward an ending. The Milan Cortina Games will...

Sarah Warren hugs her father, Morrison Warren, as she celebrates making her first Olympics by finishing second in the women's 500-meter event Jan. 5, 2026, during the U.S. Olympic Team Trials Long Track at the Pettit National Ice Center in Milwaukee. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)

After torn ACLs and 10 surgeries, Chicago’s Sarah Warren makes the US Olympic speedskating team

January 6, 2026 at 6:29 p.m.

Bears President Kevin Warren said he was overcome with emotion when speedskater Sarah Warren made her first Olympic team this week. Like any good uncle would.

Clouds from the day’s rain linger over hockey fans walking near the United Center before a game between the Blackhawks and Pittsburgh Penguins at the center on Dec. 28, 2025. (Dominic Di Palermo/Chicago Tribune)

As severe weather threat ends, temperature plummets and wind increases in Chicago

December 28, 2025 at 7:36 p.m.

The National Weather Service on Sunday warned of an incoming cold front and possible wind speeds that could approach 50 mph by Monday.

Federal agents detain a person while members of the community and activists protest near the 3900 block of South Kedzie Avenue in Chicago on Oct. 4, 2025. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)

64 days in Chicago: The story of Operation Midway Blitz

March 14, 2026 at 11:46 a.m.

President Donald Trump's federal immigration enforcement operation led to most surreal autumn in Chicago history. What happened during those 64 days will be remembered for a long time.

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