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Carlos Alanis-Avila

Carlos Alanis-Avila, Photojournalist

Carlos Alanis-Avila is a junior film and television major and journalism minor. He joined the Chronicle as a photojournalist in May 2025.

Hometown: Chicago
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Leaves branch out from a tree on Tuesday, July 15, 2025.

[Photo] July 15, 2025

A street vendor sells fruit out of his truck at 26th Street and South Pulaski Road in Little Village on Friday, July 11, 2025.

[Photo] July 11, 2025

Cigarette butts fill a local ashtray outside Thalia Hall on Wednesday, July 9, 2025.

[Photo] July 9, 2025

Shane van Gisbergen, winner of NASCAR's Grant Park 165 and Xfinity Loop 110, speaks to reporters after his win on Sunday, July 6, 2025.

[Photo] Weekend Sweep: NASCAR driver Shane van Gisbergen clinches historic double victory

By Benjamin Sherman, Sports Reporter

[Video] NASCAR fans follow Cup Series action on last day of race weekend

[Video] From pit lane to checkered flag: Shane van Gisbergen clinches victory at NASCAR’s Grant Park 165

Fans arrive at the north entrance for day two of NASCAR's race weekend on Sunday, July 6, 2025.

[Photo] Hope remains among fans, workers despite uncertainty for the future of the NASCAR Chicago Street Race

By Matt Brady and Marc Balbarin
Models and designers of the Columbia College Chicago School of Fashion celebrate a succesul NASCAR Race Day fashion show on Saturday, July 5, 2025.

[Photo] School of Fashion, NASCAR partner to host Race Day Fashion Show

By Matt Brady, Reporter

[Video] Chronicle TV: Columbia’s School of Fashion shows pieces made of recycled materials at NASCAR

Chase Briscoe drives the No. 19 car during The Loop 110 NASCAR Xfinity race on Saturday, July 5, 2025.

[Photo] Shane van Gisbergen wins The Loop 110 NASCAR Xfinity Series Race despite caution setback

By Benjamin Sherman, Sports Reporter

[Video] Chronicle TV: NASCAR drivers navigate Chicago’s tricky 2.2 mile race course on first day of racing

Banners promoting this year's NASCAR Street Race line Columbus Drive in preparation for the event, Thursday, June 19, 2025.

[Photo] NASCAR races against time to finish preparations for Chicago Street Race

By Benjamin Sherman, Sports Reporter
Children play basketball during a Beyond the Ball program at Joseph E. Gary Elementary School on Monday, June 30, 2025.

[Photo] June 30, 2025

Pamela Alanis, 22, runs on the track near 31st Street and Lawndale Avenue on Friday, June 27, 2025.

[Photo] June 27, 2025

Magnets featuring CTA train and bus stops are displayed at Transit Tees, a Chicago-inspired shop located at 1371 N. Milwaukee Ave., on Thursday, June 26, 2025.

[Photo] New EL Tracker app helps Chicago riders track their commute

By Marc Balbarin, Reporter
The Willis Tower is seen behind the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago Money Museum on Friday, June 20, 2025.

[Photo] June 20, 2025

Balbo Drive is closed from Columbus Drive to DuSable Lake Shore Drive as preparations for the NASCAR Chicago Street Race begin on Thursday, June 19, 2025.

[Photo] NASCAR heats up in Chicago with international flair, uncertain future

By Benjamin Sherman, Sports Reporter
The bass player of Shackled By Lust, Oji McLucas, plays with emotion during the band’s set for Ruidosa Art Collective’s benefit show to aid families impacted by the ICE raids at Work26 Skateshop on Friday, June 13, 2025.

In pictures: Chicago’s hardcore music community unites to help people impacted by ICE raids

By Carlos Alanis-Avila, Photojournalist
"No Kings" protestors walk down Clark Street on Saturday, June 14, 2025.

[Photo] Tens of thousands rally in downtown Chicago as part of national ‘No Kings’ protests against Trump policies, military parade

By Marc Balbarin, Uriel Reyes, and Allison Shelton
An old sign stands in the parking lot of Joseph E. Gary Elementary School on Friday, June 13, 2025.

[Photo] June 13, 2025

Riders wait for buses at the 35th/Archer Orange Line station on Friday, June 6, 2025.

[Photo] Campus commuters at risk after transit funding reform fails

By Marc Balbarin, Reporter
A man throws away trash in an alley near 31st Street and Hamlin Avenue on Friday, June 6, 2025.

[Photo] June 6, 2025

The Dance Center on Michigan Avenue will be open all summer except for weekends, on Thursday, May 29, 2025.

[Photo] Columbia restricts campus building access to weekdays

By Allison Shelton, Reporter
Sueños Music Festival attendees heading for the general admission entrance on Sunday, May 25, 2025.

[Photo] ‘The people want to hear Latin music, and that’s what we’re here to do’

By Uriel Reyes
The general admission entrance fills up at the 4th annual Sueños Music Festival in Grant Park on Saturday, May 24, 2025.

[Photo] At Sueños Music Festival, fashion, culture shine despite chilly temps

By Uriel Reyes
Event tents are set up for El Mercadito in Grant Park ahead of the Sueños Music Festival on May 21, 2025. The festival runs from May 24 to May 25.

[Photo] El Festival de Música Sueños se apoderará del Grant Park este fin de semana

By Manuel Nocera
The box office for Sueños Music Festival is located on East Ida B. Wells Drive and Michigan Avenue on May 21, 2025.

[Photo] Sueños Music Festival takes over Grant Park this weekend

By Manuel Nocera
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