Chicago officer bikes 300 miles to bring attention to opioid crisis

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Saturday, September 21, 2019
Chicago officer bikes 300 miles to bring attention to opioid crisis
Chicago Police Officer Kim Conte is biking to raise awareness about the country's opioid crisis.

CHICAGO (WLS) -- A Chicago police officer is biking to raise awareness about the country's opioid crisis.

Officer Kim Conte took off Friday on a 300-mile bike ride from Chicago to Iowa, and back.

Conte's brother died from a heroin overdose two years ago today. The loss inspired her to make a difference.

Conte cycled 100 miles last year for the same effort.

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