Chicago Alder Wants to Crack Down on Parents of Kids Involved in Teen Takeovers, Other Crimes
The revised measure would impose fines up to $10,000 on parents and require up to 75 hours of community service for curfew violations.
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Chicago aldermen push to fine parents for teens’ role in street takeovers
Chicago Alderman Ray Lopez is making a second push to hold parents financially responsible for their children's participation in increasingly violent street takeovers, putting him at odds with Mayor Brandon Johnson, who has resisted punitive measures in favor of investment in youth programming. "You know what doesn't cost you money? Paying attention to your kid," Lopez said. "That's exactly what parents need to do right now."
Chicago Law Would Fine Parents for Their Kids' Behavior in Teen Takeovers
In defiance of Chicago’s progressive mayor who proposes social justice responses to teen takeovers plaguing the city, a group of Chicago aldermen say enough is enough and want to punish parents for not supervising their kids.

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