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.

Border Patrol Cmdr. Gregory Bovino walks with other agents while conducting an immigration enforcement action in the Brighton Park neighborhood of Chicago on Nov. 6, 2025. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)

Gregory Bovino claims agents operate ‘legally, ethically and morally’ same day injunction issued in federal court

November 6, 2025 at 8:21 p.m.

U.S. Border Patrol Cmdr. Gregory Bovino said federal agents’ operations had been “going very violent” the same day that his agents fired pepper balls at a moving vehicle in Gage...

Ruben Torres Maldonado is reunited with his children, Nathan, 4, and Ofelia, 16, and wife Sandibell Hidalgo at the family's home in Chicago’s Portage Park neighborhood on Oct. 30, 2025. An immigration judge granted bond to Torres after he was arrested by federal immigration agents at a Home Depot in Niles while his daughter Ofelia was on a temporary break from treatment for Stage 4 cancer. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

Photos: ICE detainee released and reunited with family and 16-year-old daughter fighting cancer

October 31, 2025 at 1:00 p.m.

Ruben Torres Maldonado returned home to his wife, sick daughter and 4-year old son after nearly two weeks in ICE custody.

Chicago Blackhawks center Connor Bedard (98) celebrates after scoring a goal during the first period against the Los Angeles Kings at the United Center Sunday Oct. 26, 2025 in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)

Photos: Chicago Blackhawks lose 3-1 to the Los Angeles Kings

October 26, 2025 at 11:17 p.m.

The Chicago Blackhawks lost 3-1 to the Los Angeles Kings at the United Center on Sunday, Oct. 26, 2025.

Detroit Pistons forward Isaiah Stewart (28) guards Chicago Bulls center Nikola Vucevic (9) during the third quarter of the home opener at the United Center Wednesday Oct. 22, 2025 in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)

Photos: Chicago Bulls open season at home with 115-111 win over Detroit Pistons

October 22, 2025 at 11:03 p.m.

Photos from the Chicago Bulls' season opener at the United Center against the Detroit Pistons on Oct. 22, 2025.

Bears running back Kyle Monangai (25) scores a touchdown during the second quarter against the Saints on Sunday, Oct. 19, 2025, at Soldier Field. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)

Week 7 photos: Chicago Bears beat New Orleans Saints 26-14

October 19, 2025 at 3:21 p.m.

Photos from the Chicago Bears' Week 7 game against the New Orleans Saints on Sunday, Oct. 19, 2025, at Soldier Field.

Demonstrators head north on Michigan Avenue for the "No Kings" march after a rally at Butler Field, Oct. 18, 2025, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

Photos: ‘No Kings’ protest in downtown Chicago

October 21, 2025 at 8:21 a.m.

Photos from Chicago's "No Kings" protest on Oct. 18, 2026.

Bulls forward Matas Buzelis goes up for a dunk during the third quarter of a preseason game against the Timberwolves on Oct. 16, 2025, at the United Center. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)

Preseason photos: Chicago Bulls 126, Minnesota Timberwolves 120 at the United Center

October 16, 2025 at 10:05 p.m.

Photos from the Chicago Bulls' 126-120 preseason win over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Oct. 16, 2025, at the United Center.

Cubs designated hitter Kyle Tucker walks to the dugout after striking out in the sixth inning of Game 5 of the NL Division Series against the Brewers on Oct. 11, 2025, at American Family Field in Milwaukee. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

Game 5 photos: Milwaukee Brewers 3, Chicago Cubs 1 in NL Division Series

October 12, 2025 at 1:34 a.m.

Photos from the Chicago Cubs' 3-1 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers in Game 5 of the NL Division Series on Oct. 11, 2025, at American Family Field.

Chicago Cubs outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong (4) walks to the dugout after striking out during the ninth inning against the Milwaukee Brewers in Game 2 of the NL Division Series on Monday, Oct. 6, 2025, in Milwaukee. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)

Game 2 photos: Milwaukee Brewers 7, Chicago Cubs 3 in NL Division Series

October 7, 2025 at 6:19 a.m.

Photos from the Chicago Cubs' Game 2 of their NL Division Series against the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field on Oct. 6, 2025.

Chicago police push back community members and activists while the officers assist federal officers near the 3900 block of South Kedzie Avenue on Oct. 4, 2025, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)

Photos: Protesters and federal agents clash in Brighton Park

October 8, 2025 at 9:30 a.m.

Federal immigration authorities shot a Chicago woman in Brighton Park on Saturday, Oct. 4, 2025.

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