Leo High School principal receives Golden Apple award for leadership
Golden Apple is a prestigious award given to educators, highlighting their excellence in teaching and leadership.
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Golden Apple is a prestigious award given to educators, highlighting their excellence in teaching and leadership.
Leo High School Principal Dr. Shaka Rawls was celebrated for his leadership on Monday, as he is now the recipient of the Golden Apple—a prestigious award given to educators, highlighting their excellence in teaching and leadership.
The center aims to give Leo High School students more hands-on education in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and math.
A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held Tuesday to celebrate a state-of-the-art new STEM center at Chicago's Leo High School.
A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held Tuesday to celebrate a state-of-the-art new STEM center at Chicago’s Leo High School.
From Chicago's Pope to hot dog giveaways, here's a look back at some of the moments in 2025 that could only happen in Chicago.
The organization held a pop-up at Leo High School, where kids and their families picked out toys ahead of the holidays.
Chicago's beloved Leo High School choir was honored with a welcome home celebration after thier run on "America's Got Talent."
Each member was recognized for their talents in front of a cheering crowd of Leo friends and family.
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.
The Leo High School boys' choir hit the stage in the finals Tuesday night for their shot at the prize of $1 million.
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 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.
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.
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.
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PAWS Chicago tells CBS News Chicago that 13 of the 25 rescued pups had neuter surgery on Monday to get them ready for their forever homes.
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