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August 4, 2025

WGN 9: Chicago teens compete, pitch anti-gun violence campaigns for social media

CHICAGO — Dozens of teens from the South and West sides were in the Loop Friday, pitching social media campaigns they created to help tackle gun violence.

Many of the teens participating in the pitch contest know firsthand the devastation of gun violence and because of that, they’re passionate about preventing their peers from experiencing the same type of pain.

So to help crack down on gun violence, they’re using social media.

NBC 5: Chicago teens face off in anti-violence social media contest

An anti-violence group is breaking through to teens with a message about the dangers of guns and gun ownership through a new social media contest.

WBEZ/Chicago Sun-Times: Chicago teens dream up anti-violence social media campaigns

Groups of teens pitched their ideas in a competition on Friday. The winning message, meant to encourage young people to turn away from guns, will

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WGN 9: Chicago teens compete, pitch anti-gun violence campaigns for social media

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