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.

People march in the street on South 25th Avenue, Jan. 17, 2026, during a protest outside the Broadview Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility following the fatal ICE shooting of U.S. citizen Renee Good in Minneapolis. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)

Photos: Hundreds return to Broadview to denounce federal agents’ killings in Minneapolis

January 19, 2026 at 11:00 a.m.

One of the first large-scale events to occur in Broadview since federal agents pulled back from their 64-day surge of immigration enforcement raids in and around Chicago, took place Saturday...

Bulls center Nikola Vučević (9) high-fives guard Tre Jones (30) after making a basket to give the Bulls a late lead in the fourth quarter against the Jazz on Jan. 14, 2026, at the United Center. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)

Photos: Chicago Bulls 128, Utah Jazz 126

January 14, 2026 at 10:16 p.m.

Photos from the Chicago Bulls' 128-126 win over the Utah Jazz on Jan. 14, 2026, at the United Center.

Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams (18) celebrates after the Bears defeated the Green Bay Packers, 31-27, in a NFC wild-card game at Soldier Field Jan. 10, 2026 in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)

Wild-card playoff game photos: Chicago Bears 31, Green Bay Packers 27

January 11, 2026 at 12:09 a.m.

Photos from the Chicago Bears' wild-card playoff game against the Green Bay Packers at Soldier Field on Jan. 10, 2026.

Chicago Bears tight end Colston Loveland (84) leaps over Detroit Lions cornerback Avonte Maddox (29) as Maddox makes a tackle in the fourth quarter of a game at Soldier Field in Chicago on Jan. 4, 2026. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

Week 18 photos: Detroit Lions 19, Chicago Bears 16

January 7, 2026 at 9:49 a.m.

Photos from the Chicago Bears' Week 18 game against the Detroit Lions at Soldier Field on Jan. 4, 2026.

Bears quarterback Caleb Williams (18) is tackled by 49ers defensive end Yetur Gross-Matos (94) as he makes an unsuccessful pass on the final play of the game at Levi's Stadium on Dec. 28, 2025, in Santa Clara. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

Week 17 photos: San Francisco 49ers 42, Chicago Bears 38

December 29, 2025 at 8:20 a.m.

Photos from the Chicago Bears' Week 17 game against the San Francisco 49ers at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif.

Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Travis Sanheim (6) puts his arm around Chicago Blackhawks center Ryan Greene’s (20) head while players fight during the second period at the United Center Tuesday Dec. 23, 2025 in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)

Photos: Philadelphia Flyers 3, Chicago Blackhawks 1

December 24, 2025 at 12:51 a.m.

The Chicago Blackhawks lost 3-1 to the Philadelphia Flyers on Tuesday, Dec. 23, 2025, at the United Center.

Sledders take off from the top of the hill at Barrie Park on Nov. 30, 2025, in Oak Park after the region recorded over 8 inches of snow. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)

Photos: Winter weather hits Chicagoland

November 30, 2025 at 3:15 p.m.

Chicagoans dig out and enjoy the weather after over 8 inches of snow were recorded across the region Saturday and Sunday.

A snowy owl on a fence near Montrose Beach on Nov. 24, 2025, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)

Photos: Snowy owls’ unusually early visit to the Chicago lakefront

November 26, 2025 at 8:53 a.m.

Two snowy owls have been spotted at Montrose Point Bird Sanctuary and a third briefly at Rainbow Beach, according to the Chicago Ornithological Society.

Oliver Moore (11) hugs Colton Dach after the Blackhawks defeated the Maple Leafs 3-2 on Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025, at the United Center. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)

Photos: Chicago Blackhawks 3, Toronto Maple Leafs 2 at the United Center

November 15, 2025 at 9:38 p.m.

Photos from the Chicago Blackhawks' 3-2 win over the Toronto Maple Leafs on Nov. 15, 2025, at the United Center.

Chicago Bulls guard Kevin Huerter (13) makes a 3-point shot over San Antonio Spurs forward Keldon Johnson (3) during the fourth quarter at the United Center on Monday, Nov. 10, 2025, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)

Photos: Chicago Bulls lose to Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs

November 10, 2025 at 11:35 p.m.

The Chicago Bulls lost to the San Antonio Spurs 121-117 at the United Center on Monday, Nov. 10, 2025.

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