Curfew
Alderman Wants Parental Counseling For Families Of Repeat Curfew Violators
A West Side alderman has proposed an ordinance that would give some special attention to families whose children repeatedly violate the city’s curfew for young people.
Judge Tosses Grant Park Arrests Of Occupy Protestors As Unconstitutional
A Cook County judge has dismissed charges against dozens of Occupy Chicago protesters who were arrested in Grant Park after a rally last October, ruling the curfew they were charged with violating is unconstitutional.
County Considers New Fines For Drug Paraphernalia, Snow Dumping, Public Urination
The Cook County Board is considering enacting new fines for a variety of offenses from public urination to illegal refrigerator dumping.
Occupy Chicago Wants Permanent Gathering Spot; City Says No
The Occupy Chicago protesters are trying to strike a deal with City Hall for a permanent place to gather, but haven’t gotten very far.
New Curfew Begins Sunday, Emanuel Reminds Parents
Chicago’s new, earlier curfew goes into effect Sunday, and Mayor Rahm Emanuel is reminding families about the move to keep children safe.
City Officials Getting Word Out On New Curfew Law
Chicago’s new curfew ordinance is now in effect, in an effort to protect the city’s kids and keep them safe.
McCarthy: Police Ready To Enforce New Curfew Law
Police Supt. Garry McCarthy says his department is more than ready to enforce the city’s expanded curfew law, despite a manpower shortage.
New Curfew For Chicago Children Passes City Council
Parents, listen up: the Chicago City Council today passed a new curfew law that requires children to be off the streets earlier.
Curfew Law May Get Tougher, But Many Say It’s Not Enforced
Do you know where your kids are? Chicago’s curfew law says anyone under 17 cannot be outside or in a public place after 10 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and after 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday. But many residents complain that police don’t enforce that law.
Committee OKs Earlier Curfew For Younger Kids
Some aldermen are proposing moving up curfew for thousands of Chicago children.
More Cops In Uniform While Public Schools On Spring Break
Chicago Police officers were expected to be more visible next week, while public school students are on spring break.



