We know winter is coming, and there are a few ways you can prepare for snow and cold weather:
NO STREET PARKING AFTER 2" SNOWFALL:
The City prohibits parking on the street for 24 hours after two inches (2") or more of snow - or until the street or roadway has been cleared. This allows crews to efficiently and safely remove snow curb to curb.
They plow primary streets first, followed by side streets, cul-de-sacs, and school crossings near schools.
SHOVEL SAFELY:
The snow arriving January 8 and 9 will be very wet and heavy.
Remember to stay hydrated, take frequent breaks, and move only small amounts with each shovel pass.
PLAN AHEAD BEFORE YOU HIT THE ROAD:
Use the Illinois Department of Transportation's web-based interactive mapping site, Getting Around Illinois. You can find information on winter road conditions and view our live traffic cameras.
Start your planning here: https://idot.click/u6h.
BE SALT SMART:
Road salt is used to keep roads safe, but too much salt damages vehicles and infrastructure, harms pets and plants, and degrades rivers and wetlands.
City staff attend annual trainings and deicing workshops to learn best practices when using salt.
Find tips to stay safe while using less salt: saltsmart.org/residents.