Teen mobs swarm downtown in chaotic takeover—fights erupt, cars targeted before curfew crackdown hits ^35.7%

Fox News - By Stepheny Price - 3/26/2026, 7:14 PM

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A large teen gathering in downtown Chicago descended into chaos Wednesday night—prompting a curfew enforcement order and intensifying the debate over how to stop repeat takeovers in the Loop. The activity centered on State and Lake streets, where witnesses described crowds of young people running through the area, climbing on vehicles... more