SECURITYCHICAGO SUN-TIMES
'Teen takeovers' are result of negligence of Chicago's 'forgotten' children
The article discusses 'teen takeovers' in Chicago, organized via social media by influencers, leading to disruptive gatherings where adolescents engage in risky behavior. It highlights a 70,000-student enrollment drop in Chicago Public Schools (CPS) and increased absenteeism during and after the COVID-19 pandemic, suggesting systemic neglect of youth.
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