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Aurora native designing a bright future for herself

By Elena Ferrarin
Feb 24, 2017 5:51 PM - As a child, Cristina Diaz loved visits to Walt Disney World and the Field Museum. Now, as a 21-year-old college senior, the Aurora native is turning those early experiences, and a passion for design, into a bright future.
Parents' sacrifice spurs Lincolnshire teen's success

By Elena Ferrarin
Feb 4, 2017 1:03 PM - The sacrifices of his South Korean immigrant parents has informed Andrew Hwang's perspective on the world, turning him into a well-rounded, exceptional student who's determined to do good for others.
6 young Suburban Standouts: Where are they now?

By Elena Ferrarin
Dec 31, 2016 7:56 AM - Over the years we've profiled dozens of young people in the suburbs whose talents, creativity, community spirit and hard work set them above the rest. We caught up with six of them to find they are still standing out.
Hard work, sportsmanship pays off for Ivy Leaguer from Naperville

By Elena Ferrarin
Dec 17, 2016 7:30 AM - Tiffany Chen worked hard in the classroom and on the tennis courts in high school, and as a result she's exactly where she wants to be - playing Division I tennis at Princeton University.
11-year-old Lake Villa pool player to play for world title in China

By Elena Ferrarin
Nov 16, 2016 5:10 AM - Joey Tate admits his competitiveness sometimes gets the best him, like when he's kicked a wall after suffering a defeat. But it's also driven the 11-year-old from Lake Villa to become one of the nation's best young pool players.
Lake Villa teen rides to the top of equestrian world

By Elena Ferrarin
Oct 22, 2016 7:15 AM - Growing up with world-class equestrian parents and grandparents, it's perhaps no surprise that Nya Kearns -- whose first birthday present was a pony -- followed in their footsteps. But even Nya was surprised when she claimed a title this year at the 2016 American Quarter Horse Association Youth World Championship Show.
Lake Zurich brothers launch adventure filmmaking business

By Elena Ferrarin
Oct 1, 2016 7:38 AM - Kyler and Kody McCormick have a simple, but effective, recipe for success: get out of your comfort zone, leverage your personal story and connect with mentors who can help. Following that formula has meant success for the brothers, who are entrepreneurs and filmmakers from Lake Zurich.
Few words, many successes for Naperville 13-year-old

By Elena Ferrarin
Sep 3, 2016 8:03 AM - Unlike some of his teenage peers, Jevin Liu is never eager to talk much about himself and his accomplishments -- or anything else, for that matter. But what he lacks in verbosity he more than makes up for in successes, whether it be in chemistry or physics, in the music room, or when volunteering to help others in need.
Watch: South Elgin triathlete swims, bikes, runs to top of national rankings

By Elena Ferrarin
Jul 7, 2016 9:57 PM - Don't let Audrey Ernst's smiley, bubbly personality and her penchant for all things pink -- shoes, helmet, bike handlebars -- fool you: The South Elgin teen, soon to be a junior at St. Charles North High School, has a resume chock-full of achievements as a triathlete and otherwise.
South Elgin student hopes to inspire through documentaries

By Elena Ferrarin
Jun 2, 2016 6:09 AM - Anna Lee Ackermann wants to inspire others to do good things -- adopt babies in need, advocate for animal rights, fight against global warming -- so what better way than to shine a light on those who already are doing that? The aspiring documentary filmmaker and award-winning student journalist is well on her way to a promising future in media.

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