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Dolton’s village board just slammed the door on late-night teen hangouts with a new 9 p.m. curfew for anyone under 18 — and hefty fines up to $2,500 for violations. After police dealt with five massive youth gatherings this summer — some dubbed “teen takeovers” — including incidents like shots fired near officers and an assault rifle found on a teen, officials say it’s time for stricter rules. The old 11 p.m. curfew is now history; teens must be supervised until 6 a.m. daily. With unanimous support from seven board members, this move gives cops a new tool to manage crowds of 300 to 600 teens and keep dangerous outsiders out. While other Chicago suburbs are tackling the problem with job programs or parental accountability, Dolton’s chief will decide how hard to enforce — all in the name of restoring safety and order.

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