Armando L. Sanchez

Armando L. Sanchez joined the Chicago Tribune as a photojournalist in 2014. He was born and raised in Austin, Texas, and graduated from Western Kentucky University in 2012.

Chicago Bulls forward Jalen Smith (25) fouls Toronto Raptors guard Ja'kobe Walter (14) during the first quarter at the United Center March 18, 2026 in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)

Photos: Toronto Raptors 139, Chicago Bulls 109

March 18, 2026 at 10:32 p.m.

The Toronto Raptors beat the Chicago Bulls 139-109 at the United Center on Wednesday, March 18, 2026.

Purdue Boilermakers players celebrate after defeating the Michigan Wolverines, 80-72, to win the Big Ten Tournament championship at the United Center Sunday March 15, 2026 in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)

Big Ten Tournament photos: Purdue 80, Michigan 72

March 15, 2026 at 5:52 p.m.

Purdue topped Michigan 80-72 on Sunday at the United Center for the Big Ten Tournament championship.

Debris on the ground, March 11, 2026, from homes along South Sandbar Road following last night's storms in Aroma Park. The homes border the Kankakee River. (Stacey Wescott/Chicago Tribune)

Photos: Tornadoes rip across northern Illinois and northwest Indiana

March 11, 2026 at 7:52 p.m.

Photos: Tornadoes rip across northern Illinois and northwest Indiana

Chicago Bulls guard Rob Dillingham (7) guards Oklahoma City Thunder guard Alex Caruso (9) during the fourth quarter at the United Center March 3, 2026 in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)

Photos: Oklahoma City Thunder 116, Chicago Bulls 108

March 3, 2026 at 10:21 p.m.

The Chicago Bulls lost 116-108 to the Oklahoma City Thunder at the United Center on Tuesday, March 3, 2026.

Cubs centerfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong signs autographs before live batting practice during spring training at Sloan Park, Feb. 19, 2026, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)

Photos: Chicago Cubs on photo day at spring training

February 24, 2026 at 5:33 p.m.

Portraits of Chicago Cubs players on photo day at spring training on Feb. 17, 2026.

Fans watch the Chicago White Sox play the Milwaukee Brewers during the fifth inning of a Cactus League game at Camelback Ranch on Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026, in Glendale, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)

Photos: An inside look at Chicago White Sox spring training

February 22, 2026 at 8:56 p.m.

An inside look at the Chicago White Sox from spring training in Glendale, Ariz.

Cubs third baseman Pedro Ramírez slides safely into home during the second inning of a Cactus League game against the Rangers at Sloan Park on Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)

Photos: An inside look at Chicago Cubs spring training

February 21, 2026 at 9:07 p.m.

An inside look at the Chicago Cubs from spring training in Mesa, Ariz.

Cubs second baseman Pedro Ramírez, left, tags out White Sox left fielder Tristan Peters in the second inning of the Cactus League opener at Sloan Park on Friday, Feb. 20, 2026, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)

Photos: White Sox 8, Cubs 1 in Cactus League opener

February 20, 2026 at 7:02 p.m.

Photos from the White Sox's 8-1 win over the Cubs in the Cactus League opener Feb. 20, 2026, at Sloan Park in Mesa, Ariz.

Rosana Tañón, center, watches Bad Bunny perform during Super Bowl LX at a Benito bowl watch party at La Bruquena in Chicago's Humboldt Park neighborhood, Feb. 8, 2026. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)

Photos: Bad Bunny Super Bowl watch party in Humboldt Park

February 9, 2026 at 9:51 a.m.

Members of Chicago's Puerto Rican community watch Bad Bunny perform during the Super Bowl LX halftime show on Feb. 8, 2026. From a small Caribbean island with a complicated colonial...

Chicago Blackhawks center Ryan Donato (8) celebrates after scoring a goal during the third period against the San Jose Sharks at the United Center Monday Feb. 2, 2026 in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)

Photos: Chicago Blackhawks 6, San Jose Sharks 3

February 3, 2026 at 12:13 a.m.

Photos of the Chicago Blackhawks' 6-3 victory over the San Jose Sharks at the United Center on Monday, Feb. 2, 2026.

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