Violent unrest in downtown Chicago over the weekend led to more than a dozen arrests, and the city's new mayor made comments on the unrest that drew criticism.

The Details: Video shows crowds of young people fighting and vandalizing public property over the weekend during what many sources labeled a "Teen Takeover" in Chicago's Loop neighborhood. At least two teenagers were shot and are reportedly in fair condition; no fatalities were reported. At least 15 people were arrested in connection with the unrest, though no suspects were in custody for the shooting.

Key Quotes: The violence "is unacceptable and has no place in our city. However, it is not constructive to demonize youth who have otherwise been starved of opportunities in their own communities," Mayor-elect Brandon Johnson said in a statement.

For Context: Johnson won the city's mayoral race earlier this month. Incumbent Mayor Lori Lightfoot lost amid widespread disapproval of her handling of crime.

How the Media Covered It: Many right-rated sources, as well as some center-rated like Newsweek (Center bias), highlighted criticism of Johnson's "not constructive to demonize" remark, and tied it to past comments he made about defunding the police. Most left- and center-rated sources highlighted Johnson's comments but didn't mention criticism of them. Axios (Lean Left) mentioned how in Chicago, "violent crime rates typically rise during the warmer months."