Northwoods Mall Imposes Weekend Curfew for Minors

Mall management says groups of young people have been disrupting businesses and shoppers.

Apr. 4, 2026 at 11:52am

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Northwoods Mall in Peoria, Illinois has implemented a new weekend curfew policy, requiring anyone under the age of 16 to be accompanied by a parent or guardian after 4 p.m. on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays. The mall's general manager cited groups of minors running through the halls and disrupting businesses as the reason for the new rule, which could be expanded to weekdays if the issues continue.

Why it matters

The new curfew policy at Northwoods Mall reflects growing concerns about unruly youth behavior in public spaces, particularly in retail environments that aim to provide a safe and enjoyable experience for all customers. As malls struggle to recover from the pandemic, managing disruptive groups of minors has become an increasing challenge for many.

The details

Effective immediately, anyone under the age of 16 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at Northwoods Mall on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays after 4 p.m. Mall security will enforce the policy, and police may be called if young people refuse to leave the premises. Mall management said the curfew could be expanded to weekdays if the problems with disruptive behavior continue.

  • The new weekend curfew policy went into effect on April 4, 2026.

The players

Northwoods Mall

A shopping mall located in Peoria, Illinois that has implemented a new weekend curfew policy for minors.

Julie Revallo

The general manager of Northwoods Mall, who cited groups of minors disrupting businesses and shoppers as the reason for the new curfew.

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What they’re saying

“I think it's important. Northwoods Mall has never had that before and I just am seeing more and more kids wanting to hang out and just cause problems in the mall instead of shopping and eating and playing games. But they are disrupting other families that want to have fun.”

— Julie Revallo, General Manager, Northwoods Mall

What’s next

Mall management has stated that the curfew could be expanded to weekdays if the disruptive behavior from minors continues.

The takeaway

The new weekend curfew at Northwoods Mall highlights the challenges that shopping malls face in maintaining a safe and enjoyable environment for all customers, as they navigate the evolving dynamics of youth behavior and the need to balance security concerns with providing an inviting public space.