Hometown: Springfield, Illinois
Majors: Public Policy and Political Science
Future Plans: Work in a role creating and developing public policy

Hometown: Chatham, Illinois
Major: Communication
Future Plans: Become a broadcast journalist

Hometown: Pawnee, Illinois
Major: Elementary Education
Future Plans: Become an elementary school teacher

Madison Fugnitti works as a childcare aide at the University of Illinois Springfield’s Cox Children’s Center. In her hometown of Pawnee, she earned the title of Miss Pawnee Prairie Days in 2019. She also started a Facebook group to allow parents to connect with reliable, trustworthy and qualified babysitters in and around Pawnee.

Hometown: Princeville, Illinois
Majors: Business Administration and Accounting
Future Plans: Pursue a master’s degree in accounting, while working full-time

Hometown: Streator, Illinois
Major: Social Work
Future Plans: Earn a master’s degree in social work

Hometown: Lake in the Hills, Illinois
Major: Computer Science
Future Plans: Work in software development

Hometown: Chicago, Illinois
Majors: Political Science and Global Studies
Future Plans: Earn a master’s degree in political science

Hometown: Elgin, Illinois
Major: Communication
Future Plans: Work as a creative graphic designer or photographer

Hometown: Chicago, Illinois
Major: Masters in Public Administration (MPA)
Future Plans: Earn a doctorate degree