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.

Pope Leo XIV wears a Chicago White Sox baseball cap as he meets newly wedded couples during the weekly general audience in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican on June 11, 2025. (Filippo Monteforte/Getty-AFP)

Divine revelations: Pope Leo XIV’s attendance at 2005 World Series leaves champion White Sox with an immaculate legacy

June 11, 2025 at 3:13 p.m.

As the Chicago White Sox honor Pope Leo XIV with an outdoor Mass on Saturday, his 2005 World Series seat has become a pilgrimage site for the faithful.

Janice Dale, a close relative of Pvt. James C. Loyd, holds an American flag on May 20, 2025, in her home in Valparaiso, Indiana. It was gifted to her to honor the sacrifice and service of her uncle. (Audrey Richardson/Chicago Tribune)

‘An American Soldier:’ The improbable homecoming of WWII Army Pvt. James Loyd to Chicago area

May 26, 2025 at 12:58 p.m.

Pvt. James C. Loyd disappeared during a nighttime firefight days after the Allied Forces landed near Anzio, Italy, in 1944. He's finally come home.

Eddie J. Schmit III, left, and his son Eddie J. Schmit IV pose for a portrait with a mural of Pope Leo XIV near section 140 on Monday, May 19, 2025, at Rate Field. The Schmits are depicted with family friend Robert Prevost in an image from Game 1 of the 2005 World Series. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago White Sox honor Pope Leo XIV with new Rate Field artwork

May 23, 2025 at 9:12 a.m.

The Chicago White Sox unveiled a mural in honor of Pope Leo XIV in commemoration of his attendance at the 2005 World Series.

Arlington Park’s rebirth: What closing the deal on a Bears stadium represents for the Northwest suburb’s new mayor

May 23, 2025 at 9:09 a.m.

The Chicago Bears have flirted with building a stadium in Arlington Heights for more than 50 years. The new mayor aims for a long-term commitment.

A firefighter sheds tears as he leaves Stroger Hospital to prepare for the procession to the Cook County medical examiner's office to honor Chicago Fire Department Capt. David Meyer, who died after responding to a garage fire on April 23, 2025. Meyer was critically injured when the garage collapsed after the fire was out and was pronounced dead at the hospital. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)

‘We never know if we’re going to come home.’ Chicago fire Capt. David Meyer dies after battling blaze; police say person of interest is in custody

April 23, 2025 at 10:35 p.m.

Fire officials said a Chicago Fire Department captain died Wednesday after battling a structure fire on the West Side in the Austin neighborhood.

Elgin Detectives Andrew Houghton, left, and Matt Vartanian stand on April 11, 2025, on the bank of the Fox River upriver from where Karen Schepers' car and remains were found in late March. (Stacey Wescott/Chicago Tribune)

For decades, an Elgin cold case grew colder. Then two detectives started a podcast.

April 16, 2025 at 4:40 p.m.

Elgin detectives were dubious when their chief suggested starting a true crime podcast to help find Karen Schepers. But it worked.

White Sox fan Bailey Braze, right, celebrates catching a T-shirt on March 27, 2025, on opening day at Rate Field. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)

On opening day, hope springs eternal — even on the South Side

March 27, 2025 at 8:30 p.m.

After White Sox fans suffered through the worst season in baseball history, they see their loyalty rewarded with an Opening Day win.

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