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‘Snap’ curfew ordinance could come to a vote in Chicago City Council
But just who asked for a key provision — which would give police the ability to call a curfew within 30 minutes — is unclear.
Mayor Brandon Johnson calls controversial "snap curfew" ordinance "lazy governance" ahead of possible vote
With a potential vote looming on a controversial ordinance that would allow Chicago police to declare a "snap curfew" on as little as 30 minutes' notice in an effort to curb teen takeovers, Mayor ...
Chicago aldermen about-face on anti-gentrification ordinance
Aldermen Felix Cardona Jr. and Gilbert Villegas previously backed the right of first refusal ordinance, but now say it’s ...
City Council approves snap curfew aimed at ‘teen takeovers,’ but mayor says he'll veto it
Mayor Brandon Johnson says he will veto the ordinance, which would empower Chicago Police Supt. Larry Snelling to issue curfews anytime, anywhere in the city, with 30 minutes’ notice.
Afternoon Briefing: Police superintendent backs away from ‘politics’ of teen curfew debate
One person has loomed large over the controversial City Council ordinance giving police power to declare stricter teen curfews anywhere in the city: Chicago police Superintendent Larry Snelling.
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Vote Looms on ‘Snap Curfew’ Plan as Questions Swirl About How Chicago’s Top Cop Would Use It to Stop Teen Gatherings
Chicago Police Supt. Larry Snelling promised to use the power to expand the city's curfew only preemptively, to prevent large teen gatherings from taking place. That goal is shared by Mayor Brandon ...