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  • Ticketing in Action – Getting a Parking Ticket in Chicago’s Loop

    Someone got a parking ticket in the Loop today.  Here’s a photo taken at Washington and Wells of an individual who is part of the private ticket army that descends on Chicago’s streets.  Here’s a picture of the fairy ticket mother in action. Click to view full size. What was the ticket for?  Did the…

  • Chicago Dibs Blog

    “Dibs” in Chicago is a hugely hot topic.  Many Chicago residents who dig their cars out of the snow will put something to mark their spot and claim “dibs” so another car won’t park there.  Whether you think dibs is ludicrous and selfish, or a  right because of the hours of toil in digging out a spot,…

  • Pitfalls of the Current Parking System in Wrigleyville

    Prepay for Wrigleyville Parking before you get to the game. I recently came across one of the funniest videos I have ever seen which comically details the pitfalls of the way parking is currently done for cubs games at Wrigley Field. Please see the video done by WGN’s Pat Tomasulo from the Patdown below: Wrigleyville parking…

  • My Parking Ticket History – The Highlights

    From late 2008 – 2010 I have accumulated 19 parking and moving offenses, totaling over $2K in fines.  I like to think about myself as the guy who shows up 2 minutes late to the meter, only to see a big fat ticket waiting for me.  This is my story. My name is Jeremy Smith. …

  • Chicago Man Is Ticketed While Paying for Spot

    As many of you know by now, there has been a lot of commotion regarding the increase in parking meter rates in the City of Chicago.  Recently, a few key Chicago Mayoral candidates made their thoughts public on the situation.  There is no consensus on the best way to handle the issue however, this is…

  • Driver Survival Seminar – Hosted by 44th Ward Alderman Tom Tunney

    Learn how to protect yourself against parking tickets and red light violations in the City of Chicago.  44th Ward Alderman Tom Tunney will be hosting a Driver Survival Seminar on Tuesday January, 25th from 7pm-9pm.  The FREE event will be held at the new 23rd District Police Station (850 W. Addison St., on Addison less…