Chicago teens defying the odds honored at Youth of the Year celebration | ChicagoNOW

Name: Chicago teens defying the odds honored at Youth of the Year celebration | ChicagoNOW
Uploaded: 2026-04-07T21:27:05Z
Duration: 7 min 47 s

FOX LOCAL Chicago · Apr 7, 2026 · 7m 47s

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The 2026 Youth of the Year celebration is recognizing outstanding teens from the Boys & Girls Clubs of Chicago. It’s the highest honor a Club teen can receive, highlighting leadership, character and academic excellence. We talk with Leora Conway, Senior Director of Development, and Aiden McKinney from Club One about the impact of the program and what this recognition means for young leaders across Chicago.