The mayor had proposed doubling the maximum fine for resisting arrest to $1,000. Police Superintendent Garry McCarthy offered a substitute ordinance at a City Council hearing Tuesday that keeps the fine for resisting or obstructing a police officer at a range of $25 to $500.



"You listen to people and you hear them, that doesn't mean you don't make alterations," Emanuel said Tuesday. "I haven't changed the objective."



The goal, Emanuel said, is to host world leaders, give people the ability to express their views and enforce the law.



Other restrictions that were approved include opening public parks and beaches at 6 a.m., two hours later than currently allowed. Loud noise, amplified sound and music at parades would be allowed only between 8 a.m. and 10 p.m.



Emanuel also had agreed to reduce fines or otherwise revise proposed changes to the city's rules on public demonstrations. Protest and civil liberties groups expressed concern that the changes — which would cover all future public demonstrations — were too severe.