Chicago Alderman Proposes Downtown Curfew for Minors to Combat Crime Spike
Chicago, Illinois – As summer approaches, the discussion around curfew enforcement for minors in downtown Chicago is reignited. Alderman Brian Hopkins proposed an 8 p.m. curfew for unaccompanied minors in response to a recent violent attack in Streeterville. The incident involved a teenage boy and girl allegedly assaulting a couple. The effectiveness of stricter curfews in reducing crime and ensuring public safety is under scrutiny. Critics, like Jim Wales of South Loop Neighbors, argue that …