Chicago’s potential ‘teen takeover’ solutions cost taxpayers

(The Center Square) – As the trend sometimes referred to as “teen takeovers” continues to trouble the city of Chicago, government leaders sat down with youth from across the city to try and better understand how to address the crowds of teens that continue cropping up.

The solutions, however, could come at a cost for taxpayers.

Largely characterized by dozens or hundreds of teens gathering in one location, reports of “teen takeovers” have been increasingly reported in recent years.

Last week, Republican congressional candidate Christian Maxwell told The Center Square about being caught in one an event.

Local lawmakers want to address the public safety threat, seen when Chicago police recovers guns and other weapons when handling the crowds.

Many proposed solutions hinge on keeping youth occupied, such as a seasonal jobs program and city-sponsored events, but come at a cost t...