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City Council narrowly approves "snap curfew" ordinance despite opposition from Mayor Brandon Johnson
The proposal would authorize police to declare temporary curfews anywhere in the city with as little as 30 minutes' notice ...
City Council approves snap curfew aimed at ‘teen takeovers’
The ordinance empowers Police Superintendent Larry Snelling to issue curfews anytime, anywhere in the city, with 30 minutes’ notice.
City Council OK’s ‘snap’ curfew ordinance; mayor intends to veto
Mayor Brandon Johnson intends to use his veto power to strike down a controversial ‘snap’ curfew ordinance the City Council ...
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Chicago City Council approves ‘snap curfew’ ordinance
The ordinance would grant Chicago's top cop with the power to enforce a curfew anywhere, at any time, with a 30 minute notice ...
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 ...
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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 ...