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Chicago residents, activists call for stronger action after weekend street takeovers
ABC7 Chicago • • nation
Key Points:
- Multiple street takeovers occurred across Chicago during the holiday weekend, including a large ring of fire on the South Side near Lake Shore Drive and Jeffrey, causing safety concerns among residents and activists.
- Community activist Raul Montes emphasized the dangers posed by reckless driving and large crowds, calling for stronger enforcement similar to recent police operations in Los Angeles.
- Videos showed additional takeovers near 18th Street and Canal Street, and 47th Street and California Avenue, where vehicles blocked intersections and performed dangerous maneuvers.
- Chicago police have not provided details on arrests or enforcement actions related to the incidents, while residents report ongoing disruptions and damage from repeated street takeovers.
- Efforts to obtain comments from Mayor Brandon Johnson were unsuccessful, and no major injuries or arrests have been reported so far.
