Fifteenth Ward Alderman Raymond Lopez said that he revised his proposed ordinance on parental accountability to include a gradual fee structure where parents would have to pay up.
He said it includes mostly a $1,000 fine or 75 hours of community service for the parents, as well as mandatory family counseling.
He says vehicles will be impounded as well as a $10,000 fine for events where minors violate curfew, engage in drag racing, flipping of cars, intoxication, or use of paintball guns.
"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. They need to pay attention to what their children are doing, know where they're going, and follow up to make sure that they are not breaking the law once they leave your house. That's free."
On Tuesday, Mayor Brandon Johnson said: "I've said it from the very beginning, its about not just accountability, its about opportunity as well. That's why I have called on the business community, the philanthropic community, our faith-based organizations, community-based organizations to invest in safe spaces, and people are doing that."
Lopez will also propose renaming Northerly Island after Pope Leo as a way to help educate people on the first American pontiff and Dolton native.