Leo High School choir comes in 4th place in "America's Got Talent" finale
The choir made their way into the top 5, beating dance group Team Recycled. Unfortunately, they were eliminated, ending their run in fourth place.
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The choir made their way into the top 5, beating dance group Team Recycled. Unfortunately, they were eliminated, ending their run in fourth place.
The Leo High School boys' choir received a heroes' welcome on Thursday as they returned home from Los Angeles, after making it to the finals of "America's Got Talent."
The Leo High School boys' choir received a heroes' welcome on Thursday as they returned home from Los Angeles, after making it to the finals of "America's Got Talent."
The group performed during Wednesday's results show, before making their way into the top 5, beating dance group Team Recycled. Unfortunately, they were eliminated after, ending their run in fourth place.
In just a few hours, the world will find out if Chicago's beloved Leo High School choir takes home the $1 million prize on "America's Got Talent" on Wednesday night.
Parents, classmates, and staff attended the watch party and put their phones to work to vote for the Leo choir to win the $1 million prize.
The Leo High School choir will be competing against nine other finalists Tuesday night, with a winner declared in the grand finale on Wednesday. Some members of the choir join us live.
The school posted this video message from Common, who, of course, is also proudly from Chicago.
The boys of the Leo High School choir have punched their ticket to the finals of "America's Got Talent" by winning America's vote Wednesday night.
The boys of the Leo High School choir will be making their way to the finals of "America's Got Talent." Some of the choir members joined CBS News Chicago to share their feeling heading into the finals.
After winning America’s vote and taking the last spot in the finals, the Leo choir will compete on sept. 23 for a shot at $1 million.
Leo High School is hosting a watch party for students, faculty, and fans starting at 6 p.m.
Alumni Dan Stecich, who graduated from the school in 1975, said he can't recall this level of excitement.
The Leo High School boys' choir returned to the "America's Got Talent" stage on Tuesday night to compete in the semi-finals. Now, they hope to advance to the finals.
If you want their journey to continue, you can vote for the choir to advance to the finals.
The beloved members of the Leo High School choir are back for their semi-finals performance on the "America's Got Talent" stage. Audrina Sinclair spoke to the choir ahead of their performance.
The choir has been making Chicago proud with their run on "America's Got Talent," and this week, voters advanced them to the semifinals.
The choir has been making Chicago proud with their run on "America's Got Talent," and this week, voters advanced them to the semifinals. Jermont Terry reports.
On Wednesday night, the Leo choir found out that viewers had voted them to advance to the semifinals.
On Wednesday night, the Leo choir found out that viewers had voted them to advance to the semifinals.
Chicago's Leo High School boys' choir competed Tuesday night during the quarterfinals.
The boys got a standing ovation from the crowd and the judges. CBS News Chicago was there as the group gathered for a watch party Tuesday night at the school.
Audrina Sinclair's viral video posted after her visit to Leo High School last February caught the attention of producers at "America's Got Talent." You can watch them perform on the big stage on Tuesday night.
Audrina Sinclair's viral video posted after her visit to Leo High School last February caught the attention of producers at "America's Got Talent."
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