An Illinois state lawmaker says he and other community leaders plan to be out on the street this weekend, hoping to prevent a repeat of last weekend's mob violence downtown.
An Illinois state lawmaker says he and other community leaders plan to be out on the street this weekend, hoping to prevent a repeat of last weekends mob violence downtown.An Illinois state lawmaker says he and other community leaders plan to be out on the street this weekend, hoping to prevent a repeat ofFOX 32 asked State Rep. Kam Buckner what he will do if he does encounter teens planning another round of violence.
"Well, listen, I used to be a teenager in Chicago. I grew up in this town and I didn't always do the right thing. But listen, I think it's about having honest conversations -- cogent conversations with them about why these things don't make sense. And asking them once again what they need," Buckner said.
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