Takeovers

Teen ‘takeovers’ push cities to take action as experts see echoes of the Covid pandemic

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The mayhem over Memorial Day weekend in Chicago erupted without warning. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. On Sunday, hundreds of teenagers descended on a housing project on the West Side. Five Chicago officers trying to disperse the crowd sustained minor injuries when they were hit … Read more

Inside the teen takeovers threatening to explode this summer as cities remain on edge: ‘Very worried’

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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A wave of social media-fueled teen takeovers in cities from Chicago to Washington, D.C., is putting officials on alert for a potentially volatile summer as experts warn the large youth gatherings could strain police, fuel violence and threaten recent public-safety gains. “It usually increases during the summer,” … Read more