HEALTHJun 5 · 10:30 UTCCHICAGO SUN-TIMESAnna Savchenko | WBEZ

For Chicago teens, e-scooters are fun, convenient but sometimes dangerous, even deadly

Chicago teens widely use e-scooters for convenience despite legal age restrictions and safety risks. The city has seen a rise in scooter-related crashes, including two teen deaths this year, prompting safety concerns from doctors and officials.

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