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-Great Cultural Revolution
Chicago mayor-elect condemns 'Teen Takeover' chaos, but says it's 'not constructive to demonize youth'
2023-04-17
Hey!
Remember Seattle?

[FoxNews] Chicago Mayor-elect Brandon Johnson warned against vilifying youth while condemning a chaotic "Teen Takeover" of the Loop over the weekend, which saw hundreds of young people descend on the downtown area for two nights in a row.

Two teenage males, ages 16 and 17, were shot while standing in a crowd during the mayhem on Saturday night, as hundreds of young people smashed cars, blocked traffic, and fought in the streets. Both victims were transported to a hospital and listed in fair condition, according to Fox 32 Chicago.

Chicago police arrested nine adults and six juveniles in connection with the takeover, which was advertised on social media. A 16-year-old male was charged with unlawful use of a weapon, while two other suspects were charged with possession of a stolen vehicle. Most of the other arrests were for reckless conduct.
Posted by:Skidmark

#11  I can recall when "midnight basketball" was gonna take care of all these problems.
Posted by: ed in texas   2023-04-17 16:30  

#10  Still think NASCAR is going to need kevlar body panels and lexan for thewindshield to keep the drivers from getting shot during the street race later this year. Seriously doubt anybody has considered staking out all the high spots to prevent sniper style action. Taking out a driver would give some serious street cred.
Posted by: USN, Ret.   2023-04-17 15:57  

#9  Illinois state senator defends Chicago teens' rioting, looting: 'It's a mass protest'

Guess when they get jobs, buy a house, pay taxes they can voice their opinions.
Posted by: Skidmark   2023-04-17 15:45  

#8  Cure: Remington-870 pump.

Chicago's newest superhero: Shotgunman. Otherwise it's Mrs. O'Leary's Cow 2.0.
Posted by: Helmuth, Speaking for Sholugum4538   2023-04-17 09:39  

#7  ^^ Assuming you meant 'Richard J. Daley Sr.', the mayor of Chicago from 1955 to 1976.

As much as folks like to denigrate him, he loved his city and would be appalled at the current state of affairs.
Posted by: Mullah Richard   2023-04-17 08:57  

#6  ...And just think - the Democratic National Committee thinks this will be under control when the '24 National Convention takes place there.

Somewhere, Bill Daley Sr. is laughing his ass off.

Mike
Posted by: MikeKozlowski   2023-04-17 08:05  

#5  Testing the field for Chiraq's own "Summer of Love" this year?
Posted by: M. Murcek   2023-04-17 07:57  

#4  "Our city must work together to create spaces for youth to gather safely and responsibly, under adult guidance and supervision"

Isn't that playgrounds/schools/zoos prison?
Posted by: Skidmark   2023-04-17 06:09  

#3  Cure:

Remington-870 pump. Two-three rounds #6 shot. Bullshi* over in less than a minute. Total cost under $5.00


Posted by: Besoeker   2023-04-17 01:08  

#2  Hundreds of teens cause fiery chaos in Downtown Chicago as they torch cars in rampage organized on social media: Vastly outnumbered police manage just 15 arrests
Posted by: Skidmark   2023-04-17 00:35  

#1  â€˜Teen Takeover’ terrorizes Chicago as hundreds of teenagers destroy property, attack tourists
Posted by: Skidmark   2023-04-17 00:17  

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