It’s the law: No sagging pants in Chicago suburb

CHICAGO – Be careful if you have saggy pants in the south Chicago suburb of Lynwood.

Village leaders have passed an ordinance that would levy N$187 fines against anyone showing three inches or more of their underwear in public. Eugene Williams is the mayor of Lynwood.He says young men walk around town half-dressed, keeping major retailers and economic development away.He calls the new law a hot topic.The American Civil Liberties Union says the ordinance targets young men of colour.Young adults in the village, like 21-year-old Joe Klomes, say the new law infringes on their personal style.He says leaders should instead spend money on making the area look nicer.Nampa-APEugene Williams is the mayor of Lynwood.He says young men walk around town half-dressed, keeping major retailers and economic development away.He calls the new law a hot topic.The American Civil Liberties Union says the ordinance targets young men of colour.Young adults in the village, like 21-year-old Joe Klomes, say the new law infringes on their personal style.He says leaders should instead spend money on making the area look nicer.Nampa-AP