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Chicago College Freshmen Get Back To School Sendoff With Supplies And More
Hundreds of Chicago's college-bound freshmen headed into Guaranteed Rate Field ahead of their first day of school.
August 7, 2024
CHICAGO (CBS) — Having the right school supplies might be a small part of the college experience, but for hundreds of Chicago students, their college send-off came with a big surprise announcement, bringing them one step closer to that event.
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Hundreds of Chicago's college-bound freshmen headed into Guaranteed Rate Field ahead of their first day of school, which is not unlike opening day in that it is filled with nerves and excitement.
"I'm OK even though I'm very nervous," said Illinois State incoming freshman Nykhia Jones.
