JOLIET, Ill. (WLS) -- A mall in Joliet will try a new approach in combating issues with unsupervised teens.
Starting this Friday, the Louise Joliet Mall will launch a youth supervision policy.
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The policy requires anyone 17 or younger to be escorted by an adult, parent or legal guardian 21 or older at all times on Fridays and Saturdays between 5 p.m. and the mall's closing time.
Mall security will greet people at the entrances on Friday and provide a handout about the new policy. One adult may accompany up to six youths at a time.
Teens scheduled to work during the policy hours will need to show a valid ID and proof of employment.
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Other shoppers may be asked to provide proof of age with a valid ID such as a driver's license, state ID card, military ID, passport or visa.
The new policy does not apply to the movie theater in the mall.