John Amico, owner of John Amico School of Hair Design, announces a $20,000 contribution to the Forever Lexi Foundation for scholarships. Alexis Wilson was weeks from starting to attend his school when she was killed in an encounter with Dolton police in 2021. (Eric Crump/H-F Chronicle)
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Cosmetologist pledges $20K to Forever Lexi Foundation

Alexis Wilson’s legacy continues to grow.

At the fourth annual butterfly release on July 27 to honor her memory, John Amico, owner of John Amico School of Hair Design, which has locations in Niles and Oak Forest, announced a $20,000 contribution to the Forever Lexi Foundation to fund scholarships to attend cosmetology school.

John Amico, owner of John Amico School of Hair Design, announces a $20,000 contribution to the Forever Lexi Foundation for scholarships. Alexis Wilson was weeks from starting to attend his school when she was killed in an encounter with Dolton police in 2021. (Eric Crump/H-F Chronicle)
John Amico, owner of John Amico School of Hair Design, announces a $20,000 contribution to the Forever Lexi Foundation for scholarships. Alexis…
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