Young Ballerina Will Represent Chicago in Miss Illinois Teen 2025 Competition
The 2025 competition will take place from June 25-28, 2025 at the Marion Civic Center.
Image source: Instagram; Miss Chicago Scholarship Organization
Hi there, Chicago Southsiders,
We’re halfway through Women’s History Month, and there’s no better time to celebrate the powerhouse women shaping history right here on the South Side. Today we’re shining the spotlight on one rising star —Alyssia Duda, your newly crowned Miss Chicago’s Teen 2025!
Alyssia’s been racking up accomplishments and inspiring young people across the city. Come June, she’ll be representing Chicago at the Miss Illinois’ Teen competition — with a shot at even more scholarship opportunities. Read about her incredible accomplishments here —and if you need a push to chase your own dreams, this is it.
On a more personal note — this weekend, I went to see A Raisin in the Sun with my family, and wow… it stirred up all kinds of emotions. Many of the cast members were South Side natives, and their performances were incredible. I’ve seen the play a few times before, but this one hit differently. It reminded me of the resilience in our roots — and offered up a much-needed dose of hope.
I hope this update fuels your fire to chase your dreams this year. And if you’ve got some good news to share, we want to hear it! Let’s make sure the South Side gets the shine it deserves—because our stories matter.
Cheers to dreaming big and making history in 2025!
Charlene Rhinehart
Publisher, Chicago Southsider
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