CHICAGO (WLS) — A Northwest Side school community came together to promote peace, safety and healing.
This comes after a difficult year for Reinberg Elementary School that included the loss of two students as well as a social media threat.
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A rally Friday promoted unity among students and staff. The students of Reinberg Elementary are taking steps to heal.
It is the first time the school hosted a peace march and rally.
“The backs of our shirts say ‘There is no community without you and I.’ They are such an important member of the community. It doesn’t matter how old you are. You can be the peace in your neighborhood,” said event co-organizer Elizabeth Have.
Friday’s event aims to encourage healing and promote a message of safety and unity following several distressing tragedies that touched this close-knit community.
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