Chris Sweda

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

Billie Joe Armstrong, left, and Mike Dirnt of Green Day perform on the Riot Stage at Riot Fest in Douglass Park on Sept. 21, 2025. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)

Photos: Riot Fest 2025

September 22, 2025 at 11:50 a.m.

Photos from Riot Fest 2025 in Douglass Park on Sept. 19-21, 2025.

Cubs designated hitter Moisés Ballesteros hits an RBI triple in the third inning against the Rays on Friday, Sept. 12, 2025, at Wrigley Field. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

Photos: Chicago Cubs 6, Tampa Bay Rays 4 at Wrigley Field

September 12, 2025 at 7:31 p.m.

Photos from the Chicago Cubs' 6-4 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays on Sept. 12, 2025, at Wrigley Field.

Chicago Sky guard Rebecca Allen receives a hug after a loss to the New York Liberty on Sept. 11, 2025, at Wintrust Arena. It was the Sky's final game of the season. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

Photos: Chicago Sky lose to New York Liberty 91-86 in season finale

September 11, 2025 at 11:29 p.m.

Photos from the Chicago Sky's 91-86 loss to the New York Liberty in the season finale Sept. 11, 2025, at Wintrust Arena.

A Chicago police department recruit holds a sign of fallen officer Krystal Rivera during the Chicago Police Memorial Foundation’s annual candlelight vigil at the Gold Star Families Memorial beside Soldier Field in Chicago on Sept. 10, 2025. Rivera, who died on June 5, 2025, was one of the 607 fallen Chicago police officers who had their names read aloud during the ceremony. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

Photos: Fallen Chicago police officers honored during candlelight vigil

September 11, 2025 at 11:25 a.m.

Officers attend the Chicago Police Memorial Foundation’s annual candlelight vigil at the Gold Star Families Memorial beside Soldier Field on Sept. 10, 2025. The names of 607 fallen Chicago police...

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.

Dua Lipa performs at the United Center in Chicago on Sept. 5, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

Photos: Dua Lipa performs at United Center in Chicago

September 6, 2025 at 9:44 a.m.

Dua Lipa performs at the United Center in Chicago as part of her Radical Optimism Tour on Sept. 5, 2025.

Sky center Kamilla Cardoso, right, celebrates with teammates on the bench late in the second half of a win against the Sun on Sept. 3, 2025, at Wintrust Arena. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

Photos: Chicago Sky 88, Connecticut Sun 64 at Wintrust Arena

September 3, 2025 at 10:24 p.m.

Photos from the Chicago Sky's 88-64 victory against the Connecticut Sun on Sept. 3, 2025, at Wintrust Arena.

Chicago Cubs center fielder Kevin Alcántara begins to round second base after a single by teammate Nico Hoerner in the third inning of a game against the Atlanta Braves at Wrigley Field in Chicago on Sept. 2, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

Photos: Chicago Cubs beat the Atlanta Braves again at Wrigley Field

September 2, 2025 at 10:53 p.m.

The Chicago Cubs defeated the Atlanta Braves 4-3 at Wrigley Field on Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2025.

Vocalist Gerard Way leads My Chemical Romance at Soldier Field in Chicago on Aug. 29, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

Photos: My Chemical Romance performs at Soldier Field

September 2, 2025 at 11:00 a.m.

My Chemical Romance performs during their “Long Live the Black Parade” tour at a sold-out Soldier Field on Aug. 29, 2025.

Chicago White Sox relief pitcher Tyler Alexander (70) reacts on the mound in the 11th inning of a game against the New York Yankees at Rate Field in Chicago on Aug. 30, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

Photos: New York Yankees 5, Chicago White Sox 3 (11 innings)

August 30, 2025 at 11:04 p.m.

Photos from the Chicago White Sox's 5-3 loss to the New York Yankees in 11 innings Saturday, Aug. 30, 2025, at Rate Field.

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