Preparations underway for possible ‘teen takeover’ in downtown Chicago

With summer-like temperatures in the Chicago area to finish the work week, city officials are preparing for the possibility of large teen gatherings after similar incidents last month turned violent.

The preparations have left some nearby residents confused when they saw a fence go up around Ogden Park in Streeterville Thursday before it was taken down Friday.

According to 2nd Ward Ald. Brian Hopkins, the fence was taken down so nearby construction debris could be cleared from the area…

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