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City Council rejects fine for parents in 'teen takeover' ordinance

Jun 17

4 arrests made, 3 guns recovered amid 'teen takeover' at NW IN beach

Jun 9

Chicago youth urge city to invest in safe spaces amid 'teen takeovers'

Local youth met with city leaders to talk about how to prevent Chicago teen takeovers.

2 days ago

22 shot, 2 fatally, in Chicago weekend gun violence: CPD

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Jun 8

9 arrested, dozens of citations issued downtown Naperville: police

Jun 2

20 shot, 3 killed in Chicago weekend gun violence: CPD

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Jun 1

Groups work on options for young people to avoid 'teen takeovers'

May 30

Mom gets maximum sentence for hosting drunken teen sex parties

May 29

36 shot, no homicides in Chicago Memorial Day weekend violence: CPD

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May 26

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Local youth to weigh in on how to prevent Chicago 'teen takeovers' with city leaders

Jun 24

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Reports of 'teen takeovers' in Chicago this weekend

May 30

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Groups work on options for young people to avoid 'teen takeovers'

May 29

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70 arrested in Las Vegas teen takeover

Apr 30

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Houston teenager named Big Squeeze Youth Ambassador

Sep 19, 2025

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Tony's Place a guiding light for homeless youths

Jun 19, 2025

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Local police warn residents about teen door-kicking social media trend

Aug 9, 2025

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CPD warns about possible 'teen takeover' at beach this weekend

May 11, 2025

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14-year-old boy suffers severe brain injuries during fight in Park Ridge, family says

A suburban father is desperate to learn what caused his son's severe injuries stemming from a fight earlier this week. He said the 14-year-old boy suffered brain injuries when his skull was shattered.

May 23

Chicago beaches open Friday as Mayor Johnson, officials outline summer safety plan

Chicago beaches open up Friday, marking the unofficial start of the summer.

May 22

Mayor Johnson, city officials outline 2026 Chicago summer safety strategy

Mayor Brandon Johnson outlined the city's summer safety strategy for Chicago on Thursday.

May 22

Chicago Police Superintendent Larry Snelling addresses retirement rumors, 'teen takeovers'

As an anticipated rise in crime during the summer season is approaching, Chicago Police Department Superintendent Larry Snelling put to rest rumors that he is about to step down as the city's top cop.

May 21

Chicago police descend on North Avenue Beach amid teen takeover plans; officers appear to arrest 1

Community-based groups are doubling down on their pleas to parents to ensure that any teen gathering over the summer is a safe one.

May 19