By Associated Press School opened in Chicago on Tuesday, with the number of security guards on the city's streets increased from 1,200 to 1,300 to protect students from violence. Another $10 million from the state will mean 600 more workers will be lining the streets within the next several weeks Children and parents made their way past security guards whose bright neon vests served as a reminder of the city's efforts to combat crime. Keonya Wells walks her son Joseph Toney to school along a safe passage route as Chicago Public School community watch person Keisha Powe stands guard today
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The state has spent another $10 million to increase the number of guards
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'Safe Passage' workers were hired to keep children from harm on their way to and from school
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The number of safe passage routes will also increase from 93 to 120
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