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Top Chicago news: Scooters popular in debut week; anti-violence workers laud public safety pick

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Published on June 26, 2019
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Read on for the most recent top news you may have missed in Chicago.

For Chicago schools focused on docial dupports, help goes a long way

Most Chicago public schools need extra social work support to meet students’ emotional needs. Outside groups try to fill that void.

Read the full story on WBEZCuriousCity.

Chicago’s scooter program logged more than 60,000 rides in the first week

The four-month-long pilot brought 2,500 scooters to the city’s West and Northwest sides.

Read the full story on Curbed Chicago.

Chicago anti-violence workers applaud Lightfoot’s public safety pick

Mayor Lori Lightfoot named Susan Lee mayor of public safety, helping fulfill a campaign promise to coordinate anti-violence efforts.

Read the full story on WBEZCuriousCity.


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