Amid plans of possible teen takeover, Chicago Police Department and Chicago Public Schools issue warning
Share this @internewscast.com

CHICAGO (WLS) — Chicago police and Chicago Public Schools have issued a new warning about a possible large teen gathering at a beach this weekend.

“The Chicago Police Department has learned of a potential gathering at one of Chicago’s beaches this weekend through social media posts,” stated CPD.

ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watch

Though CPD did not specify which beach might host this gathering, the department and CPS advised parents and guardians to discourage students from attending these unsupervised events, commonly called “teen takeovers.”

Officers will focus on de-escalation, but curfews will be enforced, and arrests may be made, if necessary, CPD said.

“We want our young people to make the most of living in this great city. However, large, unsupervised gatherings advertised on social media aren’t the best means to achieve that. Instead, we encourage families to make use of the various programs available through schools, community and faith-based organizations, as well as city services like the Chicago Park District and Chicago Public Library,” CPD elaborated in part.

Police reminded families that Chicago’s curfew hours are 10 p.m. for minors 12 and older and 8:30 p.m. for minors younger than 12, except on Fridays and Saturdays, when the curfew is 9 p.m. Curfew hours remain in effect until 6 a.m. the following day.

CPD also noted that Chicago’s beaches do not officially open until May 23.

READ MORE | Chicago police use new tactics in Streeterville to prevent violence during ‘teen takeovers’

Copyright © 2025 WLS-TV. All Rights Reserved.

Share this @internewscast.com
You May Also Like
Trump’s revamped Coast Guard surges with ‘skyrocketing’ recruiting to secure maritime borders: DHS memo

Revamped Coast Guard under Trump sees ‘soaring’ recruitment to bolster maritime border security: DHS memo

Retired Lt. Col. Daniel Davis, who spent 21 years in the Army…
College senior killed after 'accidentally' falling from tropical island hotel balcony days before graduation

College student dies after falling from hotel balcony on tropical island just before graduation

A college student is dead after a pre-graduation trip to the Bahamas…
Budget airline begins deportation flights for ICE with start of Arizona operations

Low-Cost Airline Launches Deportation Flights for ICE as Arizona Services Begin

PHOENIX (AP) — A budget airline, primarily operating in smaller U.S. cities,…
Trump takes golf cart ride with Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince MBS ahead of state dinner

Trump Enjoys a Golf Cart Ride with Saudi Crown Prince MBS Before State Dinner

DIRIYAH, Saudi Arabia — President Trump was chauffeured to dinner in a…
Gianno Caldwell seeks justice for brother killed in blue city 'enamored with criminals' rights': alderman

Gianno Caldwell Demands Justice for His Brother’s Death in a City Prioritizing Criminals’ Rights, Says Alderman

Fox News political analyst Gianno Caldwell has gone nearly three years without…
Viral Coast Guard video shows dramatic arrest of suspected drug smugglers in open ocean

Coast Guard Video Captures Thrilling High-Seas Arrest of Alleged Drug Traffickers

A compelling and widely shared video from the Coast Guard highlights service…
Aerial view of Heraklion, Crete, showing the city's harbor, coastline, and surrounding buildings.

Powerful 6.3-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Crete, Raising Concerns Over Potential Damage

AN EARTHQUAKE has hit the holiday hotspot Crete in Greece as the…
My father-in-law is sneaking women into the basement at night

Caught My Father-In-Law Bringing Women into the Basement at Night

DEAR ABBY: My wife and I are currently living with my in-laws…
Illustration of the Sienna Tower, a 500-meter-tall residential building named after Ayrton Senna.

World’s Tallest Apartment Tower, Double the Height of The Shard, Unveils Stunning Price of 154th Floor Penthouses

THE world’s tallest apartment block has revealed the price tag of its…
Border state law enforcement to shoot down 'weaponized' drug-smuggling drones

Law enforcement in border states authorized to neutralize drones being used for drug smuggling

A new law that permits Arizona law enforcement officers to shoot down…
Microsoft to lay off about 3% of its workforce

Microsoft Announces Plans to Lay Off 3% of Its Workforce

Microsoft says it is laying off nearly 3% of its entire workforce.…