Threats or intimidation in public places.
Municipal Code of Chicago § 8-4-026
in effect8-4-026 Threats or intimidation in public places.
(a) Definitions. As used in this section:
"Assault" has the meaning ascribed to that term in Section 12-1 of the Illinois Criminal Code, codified at 720 ILCS 5/12-1.
"Intimidate" has the meaning ascribed to the term "intimidation" in Section 12-6 of the Illinois Criminal Code, codified at 720 ILCS 5/12-6.
"Public place" means any public way, parkway, plaza or any other exterior location held, maintained or controlled by the City for the use of the general public.
(b) Unlawful conduct – Prohibited. No person shall assault or intimidate any other person in any public place.
(c) Penalty for violation. Any person who violates this section shall be subject to a fine of $50.00 for a first or second offense within any 12-month period, and a fine of $100.00 for a third or subsequent offense within any 12-month period. In addition to or instead of the fine set forth herein, any person who violates this section may be required to perform community service pursuant to Section 1-4-020.
(Added Coun. J. 11-14-18, p. 90308, Art. V, § 7)
Source: City of Chicago, Municipal Code of Chicago (American Legal Publishing, codelibrary.amlegal.com)URL: https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/chicago/latest/chicago_il/0-0-0-2643353Fetched: 10/24/2026