A group of high school friends living in Chicago's Near North Side experience the best of youth, with carefree days filled with parties, socializing, and new friendships. However, their lives take a drastic turn when two friends are falsely accused of stealing a Cadillac after encountering a pair of criminals. The story unfolds as they navigate the challenges of high school and the tumultuous conclusion to their senior year.

Cooley High
In 1964, on Chicago's Near-North Side, the lives of four high school seniors, including a promising playwright and a star basketball player, undergo a significant transformation.