Petition to: Mayor Brandon Johnson, Chicago Police Department, Chicago Public Schools, Chicago Park District
Sign the Petition: Demand a Safe Streets & Strong Families Action Plan
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Why This Matters
Chicago families should not have to wait for another violent teen takeover before leaders act.
We are calling on the City of Chicago, the Chicago Police Department, Chicago Public Schools, the Chicago Park District, CTA leadership, Cook County officials, and the State of Illinois to adopt a coordinated Safe Streets & Strong Families Action Plan before the next major holiday weekend.
We demand:
- A rapid-response plan for teen takeover hotspots
The City must identify high-risk downtown, park, beach, transit, and commercial areas and deploy coordinated public safety plans before events spiral out of control. - Real parental notification and accountability
Parents or guardians of minors repeatedly involved in curfew violations, violent gatherings, property damage, or organized disorder should be notified, required to participate in intervention meetings, and held accountable when appropriate. - Stronger coordination between schools, police, parks, and transit leaders
Chicago Public Schools, CPD, the Park District, CTA, and local agencies should share information, coordinate prevention plans, and respond quickly when large youth gatherings create public safety risks. - Youth intervention that proves results
Public dollars for youth programming should be tied to measurable outcomes, including reduced repeat offenses, improved school attendance, job placement, mentorship participation, and violence prevention. - Support for law enforcement and safe diversion
Police must have the tools to protect public spaces, disperse dangerous crowds, and respond quickly—while first-time and low-level youth offenders should be directed into structured accountability, mentorship, community service, and family intervention.
This is not about demonizing young people.
It is about protecting families, restoring order, supporting responsible parents, and giving teenagers better options than chaos.
Add your name today and demand action from city and state leaders: Safe streets. Strong families. Real accountability.
Recent Signatures
Miriam Pedraza
Jason Morris
"I believe in the Constitution. In all of what it holds to as the foundation for our country. And uh and I like what you present even though I don't live in your state. But all of what you're presenting, II agree with. So thank you for running. I'm sorry that I cannot actually vote for you, Legally. I wish I could."
Shelia Davis
Nicole Georgas
Joseph John Hantsch
"Teen takeovers need to be curbed. "
Christina Towner
"Because we need to hold the parents and the people responsible for these children accountable again this is getting out of hand. "
Jaelen Davis
"Flip Chicago Red🔴"
Brenda Gould
"Our adult citizens deserve to be safe. Our youth deserve better, safer activities and action from our leaders & education system."
Noemi
Danielle Brandon
"I grew up outside of Chicago and spent most of my youth enjoying all that the city has to offer. Now, I refuse to go into the city with my family for fear of these "teen take overs", being robbed and shot at by illegals, etc. CLEAN UP THE DAMN CITY AND PUT RULES AND SOLUTIONS INTO PLACE TO SOLVE OUT-OF-CONTROL TEENAGERS!! Make Chicago Safe Again!!!"
judy dominico
"Ilive here and feel unsafe in my own city"
Anne McDonough
Jessica Lomax
Butch Giles
"Thank you for addressing this issue!!"
Michelle Coleman
Nastasia Medina
Jeremy Dunn
"Im tired of the teen tack"
Alice Heitman
Heidi Sommer
"Because we are losing our city and we are losing our youth. As well as our business. If we don’t end this soon, teen takeovers will become a normal weekend activity. These children need structure or they won’t make it in society."
Cynthia Hoskins
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