CHICAGO (WLS) -- ABC7 Chicago's Hispanic Heritage Month special "El Sueño Americano" explores the meaning of the "American Dream" through the lens of Hispanic and Latin communities.

The program delves into the motivations behind their journeys to the United States, the opportunities they've found, the challenges they continue to face and the resilience that drives their pursuit of a better future.

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ABC7 anchors Rob Elgas, Tanja Babich and Jaisol Martinez reflect on their family histories and share personal stories of migration across North America. Babich recounts her mother's experiences growing up in Chile and Panama, while Elgas and Martinez discuss their families' journeys from Mexico.

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