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If you are downtown this summer, especially on weekend nights, you will see a lot more police officers in and around Millennium Park.
Already, police have heard of two possible teen gatherings this weekend, both on the South Side and both on Saturday. Police will also be monitoring downtown on Cinco de Mayo as this day normally draws a car caravan downtown.
Incoming mayor Johnson and Chicago police don’t have to like each other, but they will have to work together to curb violence. Young people and their families should be part of the conversation about solutions.
Motor vehicle thefts are on the rise with thieves particularly targeting Hyundais and Kias.