Chris Sweda

Chris joined the staff of the Chicago Tribune as a visual journalist in 2009. He covers news, sports, and features.

Members of the 2016 World Series champion Cubs team stand in the right-field bleachers while singing "Take Me Out to the Ball Game" during the seventh-inning stretch of a game against the Twins on July 18, 2026, at Wrigley Field. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

Photos: Chicago Cubs win 6-2 — and the 2016 championship team returns to Wrigley Field

July 18, 2026 at 7:44 p.m.

Photos from the Chicago Cubs' 6-2 win against the Minnesota Twins on July 18, 2026, at Wrigley Field. The Cubs also celebrated the 2016 World Series championship team.

Dexter Fowler, from left, Anthony Rizzo, Joe Maddon and Ben Zobrist react as confetti falls during the Champions Gate dedication ceremony at Gallagher Way outside Wrigley Field on July 18, 2026. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

Photos: Chicago Cubs Champions Gate dedication ceremony at Gallagher Way

July 18, 2026 at 2:31 p.m.

Photos from the Chicago Cubs Champions Game dedication ceremony Saturday, July 18, 2026, at Gallagher Way outside Wrigley Field.

The sun peeks through the haze from wildfire smoke over the Chicago skyline and the Chicago River on July 16, 2026. (E. Jason Wambsgans/Chicago Tribune/)

Photos: Wildfire smoke blankets the Chicago area

July 17, 2026 at 3:26 p.m.

Thick haze settled over northern Illinois on Thursday morning as dangerous levels of wildfire smoke from Canada and Minnesota rolled into the area, and it might get worse tonight, according...

White Sox reliever Grant Taylor, left, and catcher Drew Romo celebrate after securing a victory against the Athletics on July 11, 2026, at Rate Field. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

Photos: Chicago White Sox 1, Athletics 0

July 11, 2026 at 8:43 p.m.

Photos from the Chicago White Sox's 1-0 victory against the Athletics — plus the postgame alumni home run derby — on July 11, 2026, at Rate Field.

Chicago White Sox shortstop Luisangel Acuña (0) fields a ground ball in the seventh inning of a game against the Boston Red Sox at Rate Field in Chicago on July 7, 2026. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

Photos: Boston Red Sox 8, Chicago White Sox 1

July 7, 2026 at 11:31 p.m.

Photos from the Chicago White Sox's 8-1 loss to the Boston Red Sox at Rate Field on Tuesday, July 7, 2026.

Chicago Cubs right fielder Kevin Alcántara catches a fly ball hit by San Diego Padres third baseman Manny Machado in the first inning of a game at Wrigley Field in Chicago on June 30, 2026. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

Photos: Chicago Cubs 9, San Diego Padres 7

June 30, 2026 at 11:38 p.m.

Photos from the Chicago Cubs' 9-7 win over the San Diego Padres at Wrigley Field on Tuesday, June 30, 2026.

White Sox starter Davis Martin celebrates as he walks off the field after he top of the second inning Saturday, June 27, 2026, at Rate Field. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

Photos: Chicago White Sox 2, Kansas City Royals 1

June 27, 2026 at 7:19 p.m.

Photos from the Chicago White Sox's 2-1 victory against the Kansas City Royals on June 27, 2026, at Rate Field.

Chicago Sky center Kamilla Cardoso (10) celebrates on the bench in the second half against the Portland Fire on June 26, 2026, at Wintrust Arena. Cardoso scored a career-high 30 points and set a WNBA record by shooting 13-for-13 in the Sky's 124-94 rout. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

Photos: Chicago Sky 124, Portland Fire 94

June 26, 2026 at 9:53 p.m.

Photos from the Chicago Sky's 124-94 victory against the Portland Fire on June 26, 2026, at Wintrust Arena.

Chicago White Sox designated hitter Randal Grichuk (34) is congratulated by his teammates in the dugout after scoring on a single by Colson Montgomery in the fourth inning of a game against the Cleveland Guardians at Rate Field in Chicago on June 23, 2026. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

Photos: Chicago White Sox 2, Cleveland Guardians 1

June 24, 2026 at 9:25 a.m.

Photos from the Chicago White Sox's 2-1 win over the Cleveland Guardians at Rate Field on Tuesday, June 23, 2026.

Cubs catcher Carson Kelly celebrates with his teammates, including Ian Happ (8), after hitting a grand slam in the first inning against the Blue Jays on June 19, 2026, at Wrigley Field. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

Photos: Chicago Cubs 16, Toronto Blue Jays 2

June 19, 2026 at 5:39 p.m.

Photos from the Chicago Cubs' 16-2 victory against the Toronto Blue Jays on June 19, 2026, at Wrigley Field.

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