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.

San Diego Padres third baseman Manny Machado celebrates as he rounds the bases after hitting a 2-run home run off of Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Shota Imanaga in the fifth inning of Game 2 of the NL wild-card series at Wrigley Field on Oct. 1, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

Game 2 photos: San Diego Padres 3, Chicago Cubs 0

October 1, 2025 at 7:56 p.m.

Photos from Game 2 of the National League wild-card series between the Chicago Cubs and San Diego Padres on Oct. 1, 2025, at Wrigley Field.

Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams (18) celebrates after Chicago Bears cornerback Josh Blackwell (39) blocked a kick from Las Vegas Raiders kicker Daniel Carlson (8) to give the Bears a, 25-24, win over the Raiders at Allegiant Stadium, Sept. 28, 2025, in Las Vegas. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)

Week 4 photos: Chicago Bears 25, Las Vegas Raiders 24

September 28, 2025 at 8:07 p.m.

Photos from the Chicago Bears' Week 4 game against the Las Vegas Raiders at Allegiant Stadium on Sept. 28, 2025.

New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso (20) falls while failing to get an out on a ball from Chicago Cubs catcher Carson Kelly (15) during the fifth inning at Wrigley Field Tuesday Sept. 23, 2025, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)

Photos: Chicago Cubs begin final regular-season homestand vs. New York Mets

September 23, 2025 at 10:45 p.m.

Photos from the Chicago Cubs' 9-7 loss to the New York Mets on Sept. 23, 2025, at Wrigley Field.

Curtis Evans, of Evanston, carries a U.S. flag through gas deployed by federal officers as they clear protesters from the entrance of the Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility in Broadview on Sept. 19, 2025. Evans said he was a Marine during President Ronald Reagan’s term. (Stacey Wescott/Chicago Tribune)

Photos: Protests at the Broadview Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility

October 20, 2025 at 3:12 p.m.

Photos from an immigration protest at the Broadview Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility on Sept. 19, 2025.

Dancers perform in the annual 26th Street Mexican Independence Day Parade, Sept. 14, 2025, in Chicago’s Little Village neighborhood. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)

Photos: Mexican Independence Day 2025

September 15, 2025 at 11:58 a.m.

Mexican Independence Day celebrations go as planned in Chicago despite Operation Midway Blitz underway.

Former Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo waves to fans before throwing a ceremonial first pitch for a game against the Rays on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025, at Wrigley Field. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)

Photos: Chicago Cubs honor Anthony Rizzo at Wrigley Field

September 13, 2025 at 3:24 p.m.

Photos from former Chicago Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo's return to Wrigley Field on Saturday. Rizzo, 36, announced his retirement this week.

Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy hugs Bears quarterback Caleb Williams after the Vikings defeated the Bears 27-24 on Monday, Sept. 8, 2025, at Soldier Field. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)

Week 1 photos: Minnesota Vikings 27, Chicago Bears 24

September 9, 2025 at 8:27 a.m.

Photos from the Chicago Bears' Week 1 game at Soldier Field against the Minnesota Vikings on Sept. 8, 2025.

People march in the Loop to protest President Donald Trump’s intent to increase immigration enforcement actions in the city and deploy the National Guard, Sept. 6, 2025, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)

Photos: Protesters march against Trump administration immigration enforcement threats

September 8, 2025 at 8:30 a.m.

Thousands march through the streets of downtown Chicago, on Sept. 6, 2025, to protest President Trump and his administration's threat to increase immigration enforcement and dispatch National Guard troops to...

Braves shortstop Ha-Seong Kim (9) hits a three-run home run in the seventh inning against the Cubs on Wednesday Sept. 3, 2025, at Wrigley Field. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)

Photos: Chicago Cubs lose to Atlanta Braves at Wrigley Field

September 3, 2025 at 9:35 p.m.

Photos from the Chicago Cubs' 5-1 loss to the Atlanta Braves on Sept. 3, 2025, at Wrigley Field.

Fans watch Oasis perform at Soldier Field on Aug. 28, 2025, in Chicago. Chicago is one of three cities in the United States for the British band’s world tour and one of just five in North America. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)

Photos: A reunited Oasis performs at Chicago’s Soldier Field

August 29, 2025 at 9:02 a.m.

Oasis performs at Soldier Field on Aug. 28, 2025. Chicago is one of three cities in the United States for the British band’s world tour and one of just five...

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