The ordinance empowers Police Superintendent Larry Snelling to issue curfews anytime, anywhere in the city, with 30 minutes' notice.
Mariah Woelfel is a reporter at WBEZ, where she covers city government. With a background in general assignment reporting, she has delved into topics such as Illinois' recreational cannabis industry and the healthcare systems during the COVID-19 pandemic, often focusing on legislation and legal affairs. Mariah's work has been featured in KOSU, NPR, NPR Illinois, Chicago Sun-Times, Daily Herald, Chicago Public Media, and NBC Chicago.