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.

Churchgoers pray at the life-size sculpture of Our Lady of Guadalupe in the chapel of St. Joseph at the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe during the first stop of its international tour on Aug. 27, 2025, in Des Plaines. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)

Photos: Life-size sculpture of Our Lady of Guadalupe celebrated in Des Plaines

August 28, 2025 at 4:22 p.m.

As part of its international tour, a life-size sculpture of Our Lady of Guadalupe was celebrated at Des Plaines’ Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe on Aug. 27, 2025, where...

Chicago Cubs third baseman Matt Shaw (6) runs the bases after hitting a solo home run during the eighth inning against the Milwaukee Brewers at Wrigley Field on Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2025, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)

Photos: Chicago Cubs beat the Milwaukee Brewers 4-3 at Wrigley Field

August 20, 2025 at 11:13 p.m.

Photos from the Chicago Cubs-Milwaukee Brewers game Aug. 20, 2025, at Wrigley Field.

Bears quarterback Caleb Williams takes the field with other players before a preseason game against the Bills on Aug. 17, 2025, at Soldier Field. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)

Preseason photos: Chicago Bears beat Buffalo Bills 38-0 at Soldier Field

August 19, 2025 at 12:39 p.m.

Photos from the Chicago Bears' preseason game against the Buffalo Bills at Soldier Field on Aug. 17, 2025.

Illinois defensive back Kaleb Patterson (1) warms up with other players during practice at Memorial Stadium on Aug. 7, 2025, in Champaign. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)

Photos: No. 12 Illinois football team in action at practice

August 16, 2025 at 6:00 a.m.

Photos of the 12th-ranked Illinois football team practicing at Memorial Stadium on Aug. 7, 2025, in Champaign.

A cyclists bikes near Ohio Street Beach as a rainbow forms above Lake Michigan after a storm system moved through the area on Aug. 12, 2025, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)

Photos: Summer storm ends with a rainbow

August 13, 2025 at 8:47 a.m.

Chicago Tribune photographers capture a summer storm that swept the area ending in a rainbow over Lake Michigan.

White Sox's Curtis Mead tags out the Tigers' Andy Ibáñez during the second inning at Rate Field on Aug. 11, 2025, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)

Photos: Chicago White Sox lose 2-1 to the Detroit Tigers at rain-soaked Rate Field

August 12, 2025 at 6:58 a.m.

The Chicago White Sox lost 2-1 to the Detroit Tigers in a game that featured a ninth-inning rain delay at Rate Field on Monday, Aug. 11, 2025.

Michael Humphrey competes in the ranch bronc riding competition during the National Veterans Rodeo and Resource in Bronzeville on Aug. 10, 2025, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)

Photos: The National Veterans Rodeo and Resource Fair comes to Chicago

August 11, 2025 at 11:26 a.m.

The National Veterans Rodeo and Resource Fair was held Sunday, Aug. 10, 2025, at It Takes A Village Leadership Academy in the Bronzeville neighborhood of Chicago. The event was co-hosted...

Chicago Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner (2) strikes out during the first inning against the Kansas City Royals at Wrigley Field on Monday, July 21, 2025, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)

Photos: Chicago Cubs lose to the Kansas City Royals 12-4

July 22, 2025 at 7:00 a.m.

The Chicago Cubs lost 12-4 to the Kansas City Royals at Wrigley Field on Monday, July 21, 2025.

Chicago White Sox outfielder Luis Robert Jr. (88) walks on the field before the White Sox play the Toronto Blue Jays at Rate Field Tuesday July 8, 2025, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)

Photos: Chicago White Sox lose rain-shortened game to the Toronto Blue Jays at Rate Field

July 8, 2025 at 11:36 p.m.

The Chicago White Sox lost 6-1 to the Toronto Blue Jays at Rate Field on Tuesday, July 8, 2025. The game was called because of rain after six completed innings.

Cubs designated hitter Seiya Suzuki celebrates with manager Craig Counsell after hitting a solo homer during the sixth inning against the Guardians on Tuesday, July 1, 2025, at Wrigley Field. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)

Photos: Chicago Cubs beat Cleveland Guardians at Wrigley Field

July 1, 2025 at 9:35 p.m.

Photos from the Chicago Cubs' 5-2 victory over the Cleveland Guardians on July 1, 2025, at Wrigley Field.

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