The most dramatic event in Chicago in weeks- the spelling bee!

The most dramatic event in Chicago in weeks- the spelling bee!

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Last Friday Linda Lutton reported on the results of the Chicago regional spelling bee and Kira Gallancy’s ultimate victory. Kira will be heading to Washington, D.C. to compete in the Scripps National Spelling Bee in May. While this slideshow isn’t quite as endearing as Spellbound or as inspiring as Akeelah and the Bee, it’s still one minute well spent (in May you can watch Kira on ESPN)…