“The energy at Harold Washington is great,” she said. “Everyone here is focused on achieving their goals.”

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Safiyah Agunbiade is a long way from home. She moved to the North Side of Chicago from Nigeria in 2018…

Aaron Zabrinas is well on his way to his goal of becoming a lawyer that advocates for vulnerable populations.

Little Village native Ruth Flores is still adjusting to her recent transfer from Richard J. Daley College to the University…

A first-generation college student balancing both work and school at the same time

Bara Zalloum is a graduate of Wright College's Engineering Pathways program which, boasts guaranteed admission to the College of Engineering…

From winning a regional championship with the Malcolm X College Lady Hawks to earning her associate degree and transferring to…

The success of A.O. Tacos is something Chef Lulu credits to the knowledge and skills she learned at Washburne Culinary…

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Dekala Cardine, born and raised on the West side of the city, graduated from Chicago Tech Academy High School in…

After taking a gap year due to COVID-19, Alejandro Vallejo, a 2020  Prosser Career Academy graduate, decided that it was time to return to school to realize his…