Late-night teen takeover tests Chicago curfew proposals

Eight teens were arrested and about 20-plus violations issued after a downtown Chicago “teen takeover,” prompting renewed debate over citywide curfew powers. A 16-year-old faced three felony counts of aggravated assault on peace officers (along with other charges), while seven others aged 13–16 were charged with misdemeanor reckless conduct. The incident intensified discussions in City Hall about expanding curfew authority, even as officials warn current laws may already suffice; law enforcement and outreach teams dispersed the crowd, and debates over potential social-media and parental responsibilities continued amid a history of similar incidents downtown.