Push to Expand CPD’s Curfew Power Not Necessary, Johnson Says

Chicago Mayor Johnson says New Year’s Eve proof revised curfew ordinance not needed – ABC7 (Chicago)

Two days before New Year's, the mayor and police superintendent issued a warning that the city would enforce the 10 p.m. curfew already on the books. "I've never been opposed to a curfew for teenagers. What I've been opposed to is to have unilateral control offered into one entity of government to determine if a curfew should be implemented," Johnson said.

Push to Expand CPD’s Curfew Power Not Necessary, Johnson Says

“I think New Year’s Eve was a testament that we did not need an additional tool in order to ensure that our young people were where they need to be and that our parents and adults who are part of these young peoples’ lives — that they are also held accountable for their whereabouts,” Mayor Brandon Johnson said.

After problem-free 'New Year’s Rockin' Eve,' Mayor Johnson says he opposes revised curfew measure

Mayor Brandon Johnson said Tuesday that Chicago's New Year’s Rockin’ Eve celebration hosted by Chance the Rapper, which came off without a hitch, proves there is no need for a revised curfew crackdown.On the eve of a showdown vote by a City Council committee, Johnson declared his opposition to Public Safety Chair Brian Hopkins’ latest attempt to give police officers additional tools to combat teen takeovers.“New Year’s Eve was a testament that w…

After problem-free ‘New Year’s Rockin’ Eve,’ Mayor Johnson says he opposes revised curfew measure

Mayor Brandon Johnson said Tuesday that Chicago’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve celebration hosted by Chance the Rapper, which came off without a hitch, proves there is no need for a revised curfew crackdown. On the eve of a showdown vote by a City Council committee, Johnson declared his opposition to Public Safety Chair Brian Hopkins’ latest attempt to give police officers additional tools to combat teen takeovers. “New Year’s Eve was a testament that…