CBS 2's Tara Molina talked with North Riverside Village President Joseph Mengoni about the village's safety plans.
Mengoni said the village made proactive moves immediately. This means you can expect to see more police around the mall this weekend.Mengoni said North Riverside got"some intel from the Chicago Police Department" on threats of possible unrest Saturday not unlike what happenedThe incidents Saturday night amount to more than unrest – as 15 people were arrested, two teens were shot, and people were beaten by crowds.
"The North Riverside Police Department has received intelligence that a social media post calling for people to gather at Urban Air in North Riverside starting at 4p.m. on Saturday. This media post is similar to the Millennium Park post from the incident in Chicago over the weekend. North Riverdale police are coordinating directly with departments in Riverside, Brookfield, McCook, and other municipalities.
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