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Illinois student journalists get firsthand experience at the DNC
By Micah Materre,
1 day ago
CHICAGO — They say it’s never too early to learn a craft.
Aishah Khan is experiencing it firsthand by practicing journalism at the Democratic National Convention.
For Khan, cutting her vacation short to be a part of the DNC was a no-brainer.
“It was like a dream come true,” she said.
Khan and Hanna Kucharik, both Niles West students, are among 40 students from 10 Illinois high schools who received the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity: fully credentialed for the DNC.
Aishah Khan (L) and Hanna Kucharik (R) are aspiring journalists who got to attend the DNC. (Photo: WGN News)
“I feel so lucky,” Kucharik said. “I feel so grateful and it’s so cool seeing other journalists who are professionals do their work in the space they were given.”
The convention runs through Thursday. Chicago has hosted Democrats 12 times, the last being nearly 30 years ago when President Bill Clinton was nominated for a second term.
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