Algonquin native Kaeyra gets golden ticket, makes it to next round of 'American Idol'

CHICAGO (WLS) -- A singer from the northwest suburbs is headed to Hollywood.

Algonquin native Kaeyra belted it out on "American Idol" Sunday.

The 21-year-old is the daughter of Polish immigrants who had a music school in Schaumburg.

Kaeyra said she spent time there every day perfecting her craft, and it seems to have paid off.

Kaeyra got a ticket to Hollywood and is on to the next round.

You can follow her journey on American Idol on Sunday on ABC 7.