(A) It shall be unlawful and a curfew violation for a person less than 17 years of age (the "child") to be present at any public assembly or in any public building, park, sidewalk, street or highway or other public place:
(1) Between the hours of 12:01 a.m. and 6:00 a.m. on Saturday and Sunday;
(2) Between the hours of 11:00 p.m. on Sunday through Thursday, and 6:00 a.m. on the following day; and
(3) Between the hours of 8:00 p.m. on October 31 (Halloween Day) and 6:30 a.m. the following day.
(B) Exceptions. This section does not apply to a child who is:
(1) Accompanied and supervised by a parent, legal guardian or custodian;
(2) Accompanied by a responsible companion at least 18 years of age approved by the child's parent, legal guardian or custodian;
(3) Engaged in a business or occupation which the laws of this state authorize a person less than 17 years of age to perform;
(4) Participating in, going to, or returning from:
(a) An emergency involving the protection of a person or property from an imminent threat of serious bodily injury or substantial damage;
(b) An activity involving the exercise of the child's rights protected under the First Amendment to the United States Constitution or Article 1, Sections 3, 4, and 5 of the Illinois Constitution of 1970, or both, such as freedoms of religion and speech and the right of assembly, to include, but not be limited to:
1. A religious event, including, but not limited to, prayer and vigil services; or
2. A political event, including, but not limited to, observing or influencing a legislative session and attending a political rally or event;
(c) An activity conducted by a nonprofit or governmental entity that provides recreation, education, training, or other care under the supervision of one or more adults; or
(5) Engaged in interstate or international travel from a location outside Illinois to another location outside Illinois with the permission of a parent or legal guardian.
('77 Code, § 136.001) (Ord. 66-0-001, passed 1-31-66; Am. Ord. 73-0-002, passed 2-19-73; Am. Ord. 78-0-027, passed 9-5-78; Am. Ord. 2004-O-034, passed 5-4-04) Penalty, see § 133.99
Statutory reference:
Power of municipality to establish curfew, see ILCS Ch. 65, Act 5 § 11-1-5
State curfew, see ILCS Ch. 720, Act 555 § 1