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View information relevant to motorists who park and drive in Chicago including information about how to pay or contest parking and red-light tickets. Also, view information about roadway and bridge construction projects that impact traffic.

Most Recent News (Motorists)
  • Jun 21, 2023
    Fullerton/Milwaukee TIF Proposal Would Extend District Term by Three Years, Help Advance Congress Theater Restoration
  • Dec 16, 2022
    City Announces First Annual 'You Name a Snowplow' Contest
  • Nov 30, 2021
    Chicago's Winter Overnight Parking Ban Begins December 1
  • Oct 18, 2021
    Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot and City of Chicago Announce Parade and Rally to Celebrate 2021 WNBA Champion Chicago Sky
  • Nov 27, 2019
    Chicago's Winter Overnight Parking Ban Begins December 1
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