Residents and visitors to Chicago’s Loop this weekend should expect heightened security after fights broke out, cars were damaged and at least two boys shot when large crowds of teenagers gathered last Saturday night.
For years Chicago teens have used social media to meet up downtown in large crowds. On Saturday, the crowds culminated around 9 p.m., and several videos posted online showed cars being broken into and set on fire. The chaos made national headlines and sparked debate about who was to blame for the violence. An alderman criticized the Chicago Police Department, some observers pointed fingers at parents, and others focused on a lack of youth programs.
