The incidents occurred in multiple neighborhoods, continuing a trend that residents say has persisted throughout the summer. One takeover on the South Side included a large ring of fire near Lake Shore Drive and Jeffrey, surrounded by crowds of people. The aftermath remained visible Sunday, with tire marks stretching across nearby streets.
Community activist Raul Montes said the events pose a danger to the public.
"Just a multitude of people, cars, reckless driving revving up their vehicles doing donuts. I mean people are at risk," Montes said.
Additional incidents were captured on video near 18th Street and Canal Street, as well as near 47th Street and California Avenue. In those locations, crowds blocked streets while vehicles drove through intersections.
Chicago police were contacted for details about the incidents but could not provide information on possible arrests or other developments.
Residents living near the affected areas said the repeated disruptions have become a persistent problem.
"It was horrible. It was a pickup truck making donuts and engine noise, and just now I came over here I see the street marks they keep coming back," Dr. Kim Tee said.
Activists pointed to enforcement efforts in Los Angeles, where police have conducted operations targeting street takeovers. According reports, officers there arrested nearly 70 people and issued almost 600 citations.
Montes said he would like to see a similar response in Chicago.
"They had over 150 officers deployed yesterday there was arrests, citations and they got drones going over the area. Check who's doing this why can't Chicago learn from LA. There needs to be a resolution," Montes said.
Efforts to reach Mayor Brandon Johnson for comment on the weekend incidents were unsuccessful.
At this time, there do not appear to have been any major injuries or arrests connected to the reported street takeovers.
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