CHICAGO (WLS) -- State Representative La Shawn Ford wants to put an end to illegal dangerous street racing in Chicago.
He introduced a proposal Wednesday to expand the state's mob action laws to include street racing and other racing stunts.
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The bill would enable prosecutors to charge suspects with a class four felony.
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Street takeovers have become a trend on social media drawing large crowds.