Large Gatherings Downtown Result in More Than a Dozen Arrests

Some activists and business owners in Chicago are calling for officials to reinstate last summer’s citywide curfew for minors after this past weekend saw multiple days of large gatherings of young people that resulted in chaotic scenes and multiple arrests. Karen Aguilar has more.

[Kotaro]

I feel so disgusted with what the new mayor say.

He should just called outright the animal behavior instead of making excuses.

[abrahamsoto]

Plenty of people being arrested, but I will guarantee you no charges

[doncourtreporter]

New mayor already making excuses. Starved of what opportunities? Do you not have schools in Chicago? City parks?

[fredlandry]

This is the result of bad parenting if any and bad leadership. The lowlifes see that there are no serious consequences and they run wild.

[bigtex]

Appreciating the cultural richness that diversity brings to America🦅

[Goredbirds]

Old Wokefoot didn't do much in the summer of 2020 during 3 months of " Mostly peacefully protest "

[John-kxng]

I thought the media would say just a bunch of kids having fun on a weekend evening.

[latheman]

This is what happens when children have no respect. Bad parenting or no parenting and not having consequences for your actions. This is the coddle your kids world we live in.

[sapper]

I'm JB Pritzker & I approve this message. Do not fear. I am safe in Lake Geneva Wisconsin totally avoiding Illinois/Chicago violence.

[johnzimmerman]

Wow. Only 15 arrested out of 400-500 kids. There is a lot of camera footage that should lead to more arrests. Hold the mayor, the governor, and the city accountable. Arrest the parents. Arrest the law breakers. This is so easy to avoid but without an honest justice system, who can stop them? Let the police do their jobs.

[robertbright]

They haven’t been starved of any opportunities, most of them don’t want or take advantage of the opportunities afforded to them. They want fast money, or to become rappers and social media influencers.

[Ran-nwup]

Not even summer yet. Can't wait to see see what happens.

[mackthnife]

I cant believe they even have to THINK about a curfew....I guess they must discuss how to make the plan inclusive...and diverse....😅

[jeffreypendleton]

Something is just not adding up. Hundreds of people, majority the youth plagued the area. Only 15 arrest, 9 which were adults, and 6 juveniles. And from the multitude of news agencies reporting, why are they show casing the same videos. Can someone explain what I'm missing?

[jlvx]

If we start locking up parents for the behavior of their minor children we would see things start to change. What ever happened to reformatories?

[southloopsoxfan]

Sadly, I don't think there will ever be an answer for this.

[s.h.]

The Mayor should be held accountable!!! Remove him now and lock him

[Chicago_Clout]

I support the kids. Let them have fun.

[TheBulls]

Those that were arrested will surely be let go

[MrOfficer]

I see a lot of future baby mommas and baby daddies.