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South Side Youth Weigh In On Teen Takeovers After Recent Gatherings Turned Violent
Police in the Jefferson Park neighborhood on the Northwest Side thanked the community for their support at a rally to support officers.
May 29, 2026
Teens on the South Side of Chicago held a candid conversation Thursday night, sharing their views on recent teen takeovers, some of which have turned violent and deadly. Meanwhile, police leaders in the Jefferson Park neighborhood on the Northwest Side thanked the community for their support at a rally to support officers.
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At an annual "Suppo
rt the Police Prayer Rally" in the Jefferson Park neighborhood on Thursday evening, Jefferson Park District Police Cmdr. Thomas Hanrahan shared officers' gratitude for the backing from the community.
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"Your presence here is not only symbolic, it's meaningful. It sends a clear message to the men and women of the Chicago Police Department who serve in this district every day that they're not alone, and that their work is seen, and that their service is appreciated," Hanrahan said.
