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In a move to crack down on school violence, Chicago aldermen have advanced a measure that calls for stiff fines and possibly jail time for anyone involved in violence at or near a city school.

Violence in the city's public schools has become a hot topic in recent weeks.

There have been reports of fighting or tensions between students at secondary schools such as Clemente Community Academy, 1147 N. Western Ave.; Kennedy High School, 6325 W. 56th St.; and Wells Community Academy, 936 N. Ashland Ave.

The measure, expected to come before the City Council on Wednesday, calls for fines of $500 to $1,000 and/or jail time of up to 6 months for anyone convicted of battery within 1,000 feet of a Chicago school--including private schools.

Это капитальная идея. Поскольку сгонять людей на шесть часов в школы приводит к дракам, надо самых активных из них сгонять на шесть месяцев в тюрьмы. Я думаю, скоро потребуется усилить финансирование тюрем и задуматься о том, как бы привлечь самых способных людей в тюремщики.

"There are a lot of parents who just can't afford to pay up to $1,000 if their child gets into a fight," said Eloiza Acosta, 19, of the 1200 block of North Rockwell Street. "The people sending their kids to Clemente are not rich. My little sister goes to Clemente, and if someone starts a fight with her, why should my mom have to pay a fine?"