A "beloved" Chicago Public Schools teaching assistant was tragically killed in a hit-and-run incident in the West Lawn neighborhood, sparking widespread concern and mourning within the community. The victim, remembered as a dedicated, compassionate educator who was "always smiling", was a beloved employee at William Jones College Preparatory High School. Following the incident, safety concerns regarding the road where the accident occurred have intensified, with calls for measures to prevent future tragedies. The Chicago Police Department has released an image of the vehicle involved in an effort to locate the driver responsible for the fatal crash. Among those mourning the loss is Chance the Rapper, who joined many in remembering the positive impact the teaching assistant had on students.
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A man killed in a West Lawn hit-and-run Sunday night was a "beloved" employee at William Jones College Preparatory High School, according to Chicago Public Schools. https://t.co/N6EMlMZRQe