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.

USA team captain Brandt Snedeker lifts the Presidents Cup trophy after being presented the trophy by President Donald Trump and chief executive officer of the PGA Tour Brian Rolapp after winning the 2026 Presidents Cup at Medinah Country Club, Sept. 27, 2026, in Medinah. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)

Photos: President Donald Trump attends the President’s Cup in Medinah

September 27, 2026 at 6:41 p.m.

President Donald Trump attended the Presidents Cup on Sunday, speaking to a crowd of thousands at Medinah Country Club as protesters gathered far out of sight.

Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong (4) and Cubs right fielder Seiya Suzuki (27) gesture after Marlins third baseman Javier Sanoja (8) hit a ground-rule double during the fifth inning at Wrigley Field Sept. 23, 2026 in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)

Photos: Miami Marlins 3, Chicago Cubs 2

September 23, 2026 at 10:42 p.m.

Photos from the Chicago Cubs' 3-2 loss to the Miami Marlins at Wrigley Field on Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2026.

Blackhawks right wing Cole Smith (22) falls on Wild defenseman Matt Kiersted (26) during the third period of the Blackhawks preseason match at the United Center Sept. 21, 2026 in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)

Photos: Chicago Blackhawks beat Minnesota Wild 4-3 in OT in preseason game

September 21, 2026 at 10:25 p.m.

Photos from the Chicago Blackhawks' preseason game against the Minnesota Wild at the United Center on Monday, Sept. 21, 2026.

Fans watch Pierce the Veil perform during the final day of Riot Fest in Douglass Park on Sept. 20, 2026. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)

Photos: Riot Fest at Douglass Park

September 21, 2026 at 3:42 p.m.

The annual three-day festival of punk and alternative music runs from Sept.18-20 in Chicago’s Douglass Park.

Cubs catcher Carson Kelly scores off a triple from Pete Crow-Armstrong in the fifth inning against the Braves on Sept. 16, 2026, at Wrigley Field. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)

Photos: Chicago Cubs 8, Atlanta Braves 4

September 16, 2026 at 9:37 p.m.

Photos from the Chicago Cubs' 8-4 win against the Atlanta Braves on Sept. 16, 2026, at Wrigley Field.

Cubs catcher Carson Kelly (15) scores off a two RBI double from Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong (4) during the second inning against the Braves at Wrigley Field Sept. 14, 2026 in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)

Photos: Chicago Cubs 7, Atlanta Braves 3

September 14, 2026 at 10:56 p.m.

Photos from the Chicago Cubs' 7-3 win over the Atlanta Braves at Wrigley Field on Monday, Sept. 14, 2026.

White Sox right fielder Braden Montgomery can't catch a a fly ball from from Pirates third baseman Nick Gonzales that went for a double in the sixth inning Sept. 10, 2026, at Rate Field. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)

Photos: Pittsburgh Pirates 2, Chicago White Sox 0

September 10, 2026 at 10:18 p.m.

Photos from the Chicago White Sox's 2-0 loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates on Sept. 10, 2026, at Rate Field.

Damarco Watkins, 7, attends a vigil with other families, Aug. 30, 2026, who used South Chicago Chapel and Bohemian National Cemetery to handle the remains of deceased loved ones where over 50 decomposing bodies were discovered earlier in the month in the South Deering neighborhood. Watkins' grandmother, Shawnese Shannon, was cremated by Planet Green Crematory, a business which has the same owner as South Chicago Chapel. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)

Photos: Investigation into Chicago funeral home after more than 50 decomposing bodies found

August 31, 2026 at 1:17 p.m.

Investigations continue after police officers and a state regulator found more than 50 decomposing bodies at South Chicago Chapel in the city's South Deering neighborhood in early August.

White Sox center fielder Tristan Peters (29) jumps for a solo homer ball from Rangers first baseman Jake Burger (21) during the fifth inning at Rate Field Aug. 24, 2026 in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)

Photos: Texas Rangers 11, Chicago White Sox 2

August 24, 2026 at 10:23 p.m.

Photos from the Chicago White Sox's 11-2 loss to the Texas Rangers at Rate Field on Monday, Aug. 24, 2026.

Bowyn Dryer, 7, combs Big Shooter who won Land of Lincoln Grand Champion Steer during the Governors Sale of Champions at the Illinois State Fair on Aug. 19, 2026. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)

Photos: 2026 Illinois State Fair

August 21, 2026 at 10:30 a.m.

The Illinois State Fair runs from Aug. 12-23, in Springfield.

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