Can planting trees make Chicago neighborhoods safer? New University of Illinois research suggests it can.

Source CBS Local
Original Load Date Aug. 6, 2026, 11 p.m.
Last Updated Aug. 6, 2026, 11 p.m.
Original URL https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/planting-trees-chicago-neighborhoods-safer/

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When you look out a window and see a tree, your mood improves. But University of Illinois researchers have found there are more benefits to seeing that greenery than just a mental health boost. And, Chicago is banking on those findings as one strategy to make the city safer. ## **Green space and v...