Teen take overs happening all over America

[mspart]

2 hours ago, red viking said:

If u think it will only be "teen on teen" in the coming years while wingers declare war on America, I have a,glacier to sell you. They'll get older and fully turn on the wingers. Vengeance is coming. I won't be part of it but will say " told you so." 

I am positive you are not seeing this clearly.   Their behavior will not change no matter who is elected President.   If they are allowed to run amuck, they will do so until they are not allowed to.   It will be tougher to harness then, but if socialists rule the day, history shows how uncompromising they can be with nuisances.   

This is heading for the French Revolution kind of thing.  And there you sit happy to watch it play out.   Until they realize you are one of the elite college instructors and off you go.  Revolutions of this kind always eat their own.  

mspart

[1032004]

8 minutes ago, Caveira said:

 

 

Why Chicago’s teen takeover problem remains unresolved

 

 

Published June 22, 2026 4:45 PM CDT

 

 

 

Why Chicago’s teen takeover problem remains unresolved

 

The Brief

• • Teen takeovers remain a challenge in Chicago, with recurring gatherings since 2022 leading to safety concerns and property damage.

CHICAGO - More than three years after teen takeovers first began drawing headlines across Chicago, city leaders are still debating how to address the gatherings that have repeatedly led to fights, property damage, and public safety concerns.

 

 

 

The phenomenon emerged in 2022 and quickly gained national attention. One of the most notable incidents occurred in April 2023, when large crowds of teenagers gathered downtown, leaving behind a trail of destruction and prompting a significant police response.

Since then, the issue has resurfaced repeatedly during warmer months, sparking conversations at every level of government.

 

The backstory:

Last month, President Donald Trump weighed in on the issue through social media. Closer to home, nearly every major Chicago political leader has offered opinions on how to address the gatherings.

Despite years of debate, many residents argue little has changed.

Former Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot addressed the issue during her administration, saying most young people came downtown for legitimate reasons.

"The vast majority of the young people who came downtown because it was great weather and an opportunity to enjoy the city. That’s absolutely and entirely it. There are few that came with different intentions and they will be dealt with," Lightfoot said.

Today, Chicago has a different mayor and several new Chicago City Council members, but the challenge remains.

One of the most significant policy proposals came from Alderman Brian Hopkins (2nd Ward), who introduced a downtown "snap curfew" ordinance intended to help police quickly disperse large unsupervised gatherings. Mayor Brandon Johnson vetoed the measure, and the City Council failed to override the veto nearly a year ago.

More recently, Alderman Ray Lopez (15th Ward) proposed holding parents financially accountable if their children participated in teen takeovers. The measure failed to gain traction, however, after being voted down in committee by a 32-to-16 margin and never advancing to the full City Council.

"I hope summer goes well in the city of Chicago," Lopez said following the vote, expressing frustration over the outcome.

What they're saying:

While elected officials continue to debate solutions, some of the people who once helped organize the gatherings say the answer is more complicated than passing another ordinance.

In an interview with FOX Chicago, Darryl Hess and Nunu, two young men who say they helped organize dozens of teen takeovers over the years, offered their perspective on why the events continue to attract young people.

"When you say you've hosted multiple teen takeovers, how many?" FOX Chicago's Tia Ewing asked.

"Anonymously, probably like 20 plus," Hess responded.

Nunu estimated the number was even higher.

The two say that despite community organizations offering activities and programs throughout the summer, many teens are searching for something different.

"I feel like the Boys and Girls Club, the library... it's not hitting no more. They need another form of place to go," Hess said.

Now focused on youth violence prevention rather than organizing gatherings, Hess believes one of the biggest problems is that young people participating in teen takeovers have not been included in conversations about how to address them.

He argues that city leaders often discuss the issue without hearing directly from the teenagers involved.

"When I think about City Hall and I think about the discussions that's being made, I think it's about them just being stern," Hess said. "We definitely need to be in the conversations with them so they can get a better understanding."

What's next:

As summer gets underway, the debate continues. City leaders remain divided on solutions, while another teen takeover was reported downtown this past weekend.

Three years after the first major incidents captured public attention, Chicago is still searching for a strategy that can both address public safety concerns and better understand why so many young people continue to participate.

 

 

If a Fox affiliate says it, it must be true!

[Caveira]

6 minutes ago, 1032004 said:

If a Fox affiliate says it, it must be true!

If you refute with emotions and nothing else your just farting into the wind 

as if some rando news outlet has a stake in your nonsensical objection 

Edited August 18 by Caveira

[1032004]

1 hour ago, Caveira said:

If you refute with emotions and nothing else your just farting into the wind 

as if some rando news outlet has a stake in your nonsensical objection 

Ok if rando news outlets are a good source for you:

 https://www.wbez.org/curious-city/2023/07/13/who-organizes-teen-takeovers-in-downtown-chicago

These meetups have been happening for years,

 

[Caveira]

4 minutes ago, 1032004 said:

Ok if rando news outlets are a good source for you:

 https://www.wbez.org/curious-city/2023/07/13/who-organizes-teen-takeovers-in-downtown-chicago

These meetups have been happening for years,

 

You don’t even care about the violence they bring.  You said it yourself.  And u haven’t made a point yet 

[1032004]

7 minutes ago, Caveira said:

You don’t even care about the violence they bring.  You said it yourself.  And u haven’t made a point yet 

My point is you lied when you said they started in 2022 under Biden. BDS confirmed 

[Caveira]

7 minutes ago, 1032004 said:

My point is you lied when you said they started in 2022 under Biden. BDS confirmed 

You’re an idiot.  They got far more popular then and I said it has nothing to do with presidential politics.  As several others have pointed out when you don’t police these criminals they get bolder and bolder because there are little to no consequences for being a terror to society 

[1032004]

13 minutes ago, Caveira said:

You’re an idiot.  They got far more popular then and I said it has nothing to do with presidential politics.  As several others have pointed out when you don’t police these criminals they get bolder and bolder because there are little to no consequences for being a terror to society 

The phrase “teen takeover” wasn’t really widely used nationally until this summer.  I noticed a lot of right wing influencers all talking about them simultaneously about a day after the horrible anti-Muslim attack in California that was inspired by rhetoric, which IMO may not have been a coincidence.

[Caveira]

3 minutes ago, 1032004 said:

The phrase “teen takeover” wasn’t really widely used nationally until this summer.  I noticed a lot of right wing influencers all talking about them simultaneously about a day after the horrible anti-Muslim attack in California that was inspired by rhetoric, which IMO may not have been a coincidence.

You don’t care one bit about the violence in the streets every weekend do you?   What’s wrong with you.  Imagine living there and dealing with that shit week in and week out  

[1032004]

6 minutes ago, Caveira said:

You don’t care one bit about the violence in the streets every weekend do you?   What’s wrong with you.  Imagine living there and dealing with that shit week in and week out  

Living where?  Are you changing the subject again?

[Caveira]

5 minutes ago, 1032004 said:

Living where?  Are you changing the subject again?

Living where this shit happens every weekend.   They burn cars.   Block traffic.  Shoot people.  Rob people.  Assault people.  Sometimes kill people.    

 

 

Edited August 18 by Caveira

[mspart]

Harmless fun the Ds say.  Kids will be kids. 

mspart

[JimmySpeaks]

It’s funny how the libtards brush this off as nothing. 

[red viking]

3 hours ago, mspart said:

I am positive you are not seeing this clearly.   Their behavior will not change no matter who is elected President.   If they are allowed to run amuck, they will do so until they are not allowed to.   It will be tougher to harness then, but if socialists rule the day, history shows how uncompromising they can be with nuisances.   

This is heading for the French Revolution kind of thing.  And there you sit happy to watch it play out.   Until they realize you are one of the elite college instructors and off you go.  Revolutions of this kind always eat their own.  

mspart

Theyre pissed off about the wingers running the country into the gutter. That's why they are now consistently supporting more far left socialist democrats.  Let's not pretend that that has nothing to do with it. 

[1032004]

12 minutes ago, JimmySpeaks said:

It’s funny how the libtards brush this off as nothing. 

It’s not nothing.  It’s another chance for conservatives to show their racism but try to claim they’re not, like your “colorful” comment in the OP 

Edited August 19 by 1032004

[JimmySpeaks]

1 minute ago, 1032004 said:

It’s not nothing.  It’s another chance for conservatives to show their racism but try to claim they’re not, like your “colorful” comment in the OP 

Triggered

[Bigbrog]

12 hours ago, 1032004 said:

It’s not nothing.  It’s another chance for conservatives to show their racism but try to claim they’re not, like your “colorful” comment in the OP 

Seriously!?  You have hit RV, GWN, TPT level complete insanity and lack of any sort of mature thought or constructive debate. You are officially a troll.  Oh...and get some mental help.

[wrestlingguy]

To me this is no different than the rioting and looting that takes place all across the country. The only reason that it is a thing is because there are no consequences.

It makes even more sense that it's mostly teens doing these because they will get a slap on the wrist if anything and it won't go on their record.

Parents need to be parents, but I am sure they are just as ignorant trying to encourage this nonsense.

[1032004]

15 minutes ago, Bigbrog said:

Seriously!?  You have hit RV, GWN, TPT level complete insanity and lack of any sort of mature thought or constructive debate. You are officially a troll.  Oh...and get some mental help.

You think it’s just a coincidence that whenever RW trolls on social media talk about these they often put “teens” in quotation marks, and the videos they share are almost always majority black folks? It’s a dog whistle.  Like @JimmySpeaks using the word “colorful” in the OP.  But then if someone points this out they try to accuse that person of being the racist one.  It’s incredibly tiring and sad.  Fortunately I deleted Twitter.

[Caveira]

10 minutes ago, 1032004 said:

You think it’s just a coincidence that whenever RW trolls on social media talk about these they often put “teens” in quotation marks, and the videos they share are almost always majority black folks? It’s a dog whistle.  Like @JimmySpeaks using the word “colorful” in the OP.  But then if someone points this out they try to accuse that person of being the racist one.  It’s incredibly tiring and sad.  Fortunately I deleted Twitter.

You have video of large volumes of white “teens” rioting at “teen takeovers”?

please share said video 

[1032004]

31 minutes ago, Caveira said:

You have video of large volumes of white “teens” rioting at “teen takeovers”?

please share said video 

Stop being racist please.

A couple examples here:

 

[Caveira]

15 minutes ago, 1032004 said:

Stop being racist please.

A couple examples here:

 

Looks like this is police stopping illegal activity.  That’s not what we’re talking about in blue cities

try to keep up man  

Edited August 19 by Caveira

[1032004]

13 minutes ago, Caveira said:

Looks like this is police stopping illegal activity.  That’s not what we’re talking about in blue cities

try to keep up man  

 

22 hours ago, Caveira said:

Here is why Twitter is better.   Search wi state fair fight and it delivers the goods.   Your neighbors are some violent monsters.   Probably taking a break from studying ?

 

https://www.jsonline.com/story/news/crime/2026/08/17/several-fights-broke-out-on-final-day-of-2026-wisconsin-state-fair/91336715007/

7 people arrested after fights broke out at Wisconsin State Fair

 

Most (not all) of you don’t care if people are punished as part of these events.  You just want to post videos of black people behaving badly.

[Caveira]

3 minutes ago, 1032004 said:

 

https://www.jsonline.com/story/news/crime/2026/08/17/several-fights-broke-out-on-final-day-of-2026-wisconsin-state-fair/91336715007/

7 people arrested after fights broke out at Wisconsin State Fair

 

Most (not all) of you don’t care if people are punished as part of these events.  You just want to post videos of black people behaving badly.

70 should have been arrested 

[JimmySpeaks]

1 hour ago, 1032004 said:

You think it’s just a coincidence that whenever RW trolls on social media talk about these they often put “teens” in quotation marks, and the videos they share are almost always majority black folks? It’s a dog whistle.  Like @JimmySpeaks using the word “colorful” in the OP.  But then if someone points this out they try to accuse that person of being the racist one.  It’s incredibly tiring and sad.  Fortunately I deleted Twitter.

Dude you’re on record here in this site making a racial slur against polish people.  Gross. 
 

you may want to sit this one out.