Black Women's Expo honors 11 female leaders

CHICAGO (WLS) -- The Black Women's Expo presented its Phenomenal Woman Awards to 11 of the city's strongest female leaders on Thursday night. ABC7'S Cheryl Burton was the emcee.

The awards gala kicked off the expo, which runs through Sunday at McCormick Place. ABC7 is a media sponsor.

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