| 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,”...