Revived ordinance would penalize parents for teen takeovers in Chicago

A group of Chicago aldermen says it is time to get serious about teen takeovers and youth violence in Chicago, and they say the way to do so is by punishing parents.

The City Council members are resurrecting an old proposal that would fine adults for their kids’ bad behavior.

Ald. Ray Lopez (15th) first introduced the Parental Accountability Ordinance in 2023. The full City Council never voted on it…

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