What to know about so-called downtown Chicago ‘teen takeovers’

Source WBEZ
Original Load Date Nov. 28, 2025, 6:01 a.m.
Last Updated Nov. 28, 2025, 6:01 a.m.
Original URL https://www.wbez.org/public-safety/2025/11/28/what-to-know-about-so-called-downtown-chicago-teen-takeovers

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As hundreds of young [ _people congregated in the Loop_ ][1] last week, a 14-year-old was killed and eight other teens were wounded by gunfire, reigniting debate about how to handle such gatherings of teenagers in Chicago. The meetups, known as “teen trends” or, when they go awry, “teen takeovers,”...