PEA Attacked After Issuing Parking Ticket
2009-12-13 06:06:00 According to reports from the Chicago Sun-Times and NBC 5, allegedly a Department of Revenue employee was punched in the face after issuing a parking ticket to the vehicle of a Chinatown restaurant Friday evening. The alleged attacker, Tie Lee, is the co-owner of Chi Cafe at 2160 S. Archer Ave. He was arrested for "felony aggravated battery to a government employee," according to the news reports....
The Parking Ticket Geek's Busy Weekend
2009-12-12 05:45:00 The Geek's work is never done. Or perhaps, more appropriately, no rest for the wicked. In either case, your friendly neighborhood Parking Ticket Geek will be out and about all weekend. First stop is Saturday morning at 9:00 AM when the Geek brings his idiocy to WGN Radio 720 for this week's installment of ChicagoNow Radio with the hilarious Bill Leff....
How much bike parking is in your 'hood? [MAP]
2009-12-11 21:06:00 If you're looking for a place to park your bike in Wicker Park or Ukrainian Village, you're in luck--West Town, which includes Wicker Park, Noble Square and Ukrainian Village, is the friendliest community area for cyclists. West Town has 306 bike rack locations, not including racks at public transportation stations, according to the Chicago Department of Transportation.But if you're on the South Side, specifically in Riverdale, Burnside or Oakland, you may be forced to lock your ride to a street sign. Those locations have the fewest bike racks, CDOT data shows....
You know it's cold when parking meters don't work
2009-12-10 20:56:00 The 25 cents button is frozen on this parking paybox on East Delaware Place in Chicago, Thursday, December 10, 2009 (Alex Garcia/Chicago Tribune)You know when you're a real Chicagoan when you can laugh off a frigid day like this.Then by that measure, our parking meters (the ones by LAZ parking) are not true Chicagoans.According to Crain's, the new machines just can't handle the cold.They reported: "Push buttons were stuck or credit card slots were clogged, rendering the machines inoperable."...
Global Parking Management Back In The News
2009-12-10 06:32:00 It looks like local private booting specialists, Global Parking Management is getting some unwanted media attention via WGN-TV....
Sun-Times Catches Traffic Management Authority Parking 'Illegally&apos
2009-12-08 14:57:00 Monday's Chicago Sun-Times spotlights a Traffic Management Authority worker allegedly parking illegally while she was out ticketing illegally parked motorists. Ironic hypocrisy right? Well, not so fast....
Video Recap: How Chicagoans Dealt With First Night Of Winter Parking Ban
2009-12-06 18:55:00 To some, getting your car towed on the first few nights of Chicago's winter overnight parking ban seems like the end of the world has come....
164 More Towed On Second Night Of Parking Ban
2009-12-02 18:22:00 Despite even more tow trucks on the streets the second night of Chicago's overnight winter parking ban, it seems that Chicago drivers are finally starting to pay attention.According to Streets and Sanitation spokesperson Matt Smith, 164 cars wound up on the hook of a tow truck early this morning between 3 AM and 7AM, the hours of the parking ban....
City Tow Trucks Snag 234 On First Night Of Winter Overnight Parking Ban
2009-12-01 18:01:00 It's not like we didn't try to warn you.But, according to Streets & Sanitation spokesperson Matt Smith, city tow trucks nabbed 234 cars parked in violation of Chicago's winter overnight parking ban which began at 3 AM this morning....
Perfect Parking, Great Car
2009-11-24 06:45:00 Subaru Impreza parked in front of Lula Cafe in Logan SquareI can't think of anything better than a great day and a great breakfast. And then it happened: A great day, great breakfast, no wait a Lula Cafe in Logan Square and a parking space up front. At noon. On a Saturday.That never happens.I would chalk it up to good parking karma, but I only have that when I'm with my friend Deb. So, perhaps it was the car....
Another Dude Thinks Chicago's Parking Meter Lease Was A 'Good&apo
2009-11-24 05:18:00 Here's a piece of advice. If you don't know what you're talking about, don't open your mouth. That's the Geek's way of remaining civil and respectful, despite a very powerful urge to shout and loudly utilize very coarse language one shouldn't use in front of a priest, a young child or your grandmother....
New York Times' Take On Recent Relevations Of Parking Meter Lease Deal
2009-11-22 06:55:00 Friday's New York Times has a very nice piece revealing more tawdry details of Chicago's parking meter lease deal....
Geek, CBS 2 Teamup To Show City Vastly Undervalued Parking Meter Lease Deal
2009-11-21 05:33:00 The Parking Ticket Geek and The Expired Meter teamed up with CBS 2 News Thursdsay night to report on some pretty amazing data about Chicago's parking meter system and the meter lease deal....
So much for parking revenue ...
2009-11-16 18:00:00 Brian Cross wrote to "Going Public" about a broken parking paybox at the Forest Park Blue Line stop. "GP" visited the stop on Saturday and noticed one of the three payboxes weren't functional in one parking lot. The "GP" photo and Cross' letter are below."Take a look at the Forest Park parking on the south side of the station. It's a total joke, not unlike [the] Howard [stop].Only one of the payboxes generally work, two on a good day. One would think that if your only source of revenue was the paybox that one would make sure that it is operational.I have had friends that have tried to contact them about this, but there was no answer at best."...
Another Voice: Parking Ticket Is Just Another Way To Say 'Tax'
2009-11-16 03:53:00 GEEK EDITOR'S NOTE: From time to time, we like to share the thoughts of other people than ourselves, who may have an opinion on a certain subject.Today we spotlight a frequent contributor of comments to this website, John Adams.Adams, like his founding father namesake, has strong views on freedom, liberty, taxation and parking issues in Chicago.While we don't always agree on the finer points, our fundamental views are similar. However, despite any differences we have, one can never deny Mr. Adams' passion and eloquence in his writing....
World Record For Parking Tickets?
2009-11-13 04:55:00 Got a tip from Mike F. with this great photo attached. "Hey Geek how many tickets does it take to get the boot?," asked Mike F via e-mail. "Saw this auto today on Leavitt just south of Madison. Thought you might find this photo interesting/funny. Would the meter maids really just keep giving this auto tickets?" Holy cow! I just had to check it out....
Residential Permit Parking Back In The News
2009-11-02 06:41:00 Last Thursday, during budget hearings in front of the City Council, City Clerk Miguel del Valle, had some strong words regarding residential permit parking.According to the Chicago Tribune on Friday, Del Valle encouraged alderman to review and reform a system that has gotten completely out of control over the past three decades, specifically citing problems with guest pass abuse around Wrigley Field.The Trib followed up with a longer piece on Sunday entitled "Chicago's parking blues", documenting the widespread frustration with RPP city wide by quoting a chorus of complaints from all areas of the city.Perhaps heat from del Valle and the media can finally get some much needed reform for this very annoying system that at it's core, is fundamentally...
The Geek's Parking Ticket Close Call
2009-10-29 05:52:00 My parking meter receipt expired at 6:43 PM.And it was already 6:49.Running late as usual, I said my goodbyes to the customer in Lincoln Park where I had dropped off some boxes and nearly tripped over the SERCO Parking Enforcement Officer peering at my expired receipt on my dashboard, getting ready to write me a parking ticket....
Autonomous Self Parking Car!
2009-10-28 00:21:00 Download latest version of Flash to view video!. Click Here to View in Full Screen Mode I’ve always been fond of new technology such as the self parking cars which have been around now for couple years. I have to say though, I don’t think they can actually park the cars in super-tight spots like some ...
The Most Expensive Chicago Parking Ticket Ever: $1.5 Million
2009-10-24 19:44:00 Ya shoulda just paid the ticket Officer Friendly. Of course hindsight is 20/20. But that's what the irate Chicago cop who was ticketed by a Traffic Management Authority supervisor two years ago should have done....
Fox News' Take On Fake Parking Ticket Controversy
2009-10-21 20:07:00 Nancy Loo did a story this morning on Fox News Chicago about Wing Stop's fake parking ticket promotion....
Fake Parking Tickets Selling Hot Wings But Raising Tempers
2009-10-20 19:05:00 There's a new "parking ticket" controversy heating up in Chicago. This time, it's not the City of Chicago that's under fire for issuing improper violations, but Wing Stop restaurant in the Wicker Park neighborhood....
Woman assaulted in Sears parking lot sues
2009-10-15 22:40:00 A woman who was assaulted in a Sears parking lot is suing the store for negligence. Christine Granberry says that, on November 15, 2007, after shopping in the store on 79th Street in Chicago, she was walking toward her vehicle when she was "violently slammed into the pavement and then repeatedly kicked by an assailant attempting to steal her purse." Granberry asserts, among other things, that the store failed to provide a security presence in the parking lot, failed to maintain working surveillance cameras in the parking lot and failed to come to her aid "or respond in any fashion" during the assault. Read the complaint after the jump. For Tweets of recent legal filings and legal news, follow me...
'I Hate Parking Meters' Video
2009-10-15 01:05:00 Ever have one of those days where you need a little pickup? Today's that day for me. Here's a fun and groovy video with a strong anti-meter message....
The Geek's Weekend Traffic & Parking Hot Spot Guide-Chicago Marath
2009-10-10 06:02:00 Only two events to worry about this weekend, but one of them is a doozy. It's the Chicago Marathon this Sunday and we have what you need to know to survive....
$1 Million Dollar Parking Ticket Lawsuit
2009-10-08 07:10:00 It started out with a parking ticket.A Traffic Management Authority (TMA) supervisor for the City of Chicago wrote a minivan a parking ticket....
Zekman Exposes Illegal Sales Of Guest Parking
2009-09-24 06:32:00 CBS 2's Pam Zekman is at it again. This time she's hanging out in the neighborhood around Comiskey Park busting people illegally selling their residential parking permit guest passes. Here's the scam....
Man Sues Parking Garage After Mercedes Allegedly Stolen
2009-09-15 22:55:00 A man is suing a parking garage on Chestnut Street in Chicago for allegedly failing to adequately safeguard his Mercedes. The complaint states that on July 9, 2008, plaintiff Raymond Frick parked his 2007 Mercedes Benz CL 600 Turbo at defendant Standard Parking's lot at 247 East Chestnut Street in Chicago. The complaint further states that "Standard Parking breached its duties and obligations as a bailee by failing to adequately and properly protect and safeguard the subject vehicle so as to prevents its loss, damage or theft." Frick further asserts that as a direct result of defendant's breach of its duties, Frick did not receive his Mercedes back "in that the vehicle was stolen." Frick seeks $154,592.85, which includes the cost of...
The Geek's Weekend Traffic & Parking Hot Spot Guide
2009-09-12 16:00:00 It's another weekend of street festivals and fun summer events, which of course means street closures, traffic backups and parking headaches. The Parking Ticket Geek has the lowdown on what areas to avoid driving and tips on where to park if you plan to attend any of these events. Here's what's going on, places to avoid driving and parking advice on what is essentially the last weekend of summer in Chicago. We have a very, very busy weekend this time around with a crap load of ethnic festivals and parades to screw up traffic and keep everyone on their toes. Let's get started, shall we?...
Judge Allows Parking Meter Lawsuit To Proceed
2009-09-12 07:47:00 Friday, a judge in Cook County Circuit Court allowed the IVI-IPO parking meter lawsuit to proceed....
Visitors Dodging Parking Fines
2009-09-11 05:42:00 A recent law change now allows New Zealand car rental companies to collect parking and traffic fines by debiting the hirers credit cards long after the visitor has returned the vehicle and left the country. Recently the South Island’s Queenstown Lakes District Council has publicly blamed vehicle hire companies lack of co-operation in collecting unpaid ...
Motorcycle and Scooter Specific Parking
2009-09-09 05:41:00 I was in Montreal over Labor Day weekend, and could not help but notice the parking spots designated for motorcycles and scooters....
The Geek's Weekend Traffic & Parking Hot Spot Guide: Oprahpalooza
2009-09-05 15:38:00 It's another weekend of street festivals and fun summer events, which of course means street closures, traffic backups and parking headaches. The Parking Ticket Geek has the lowdown on what areas to avoid driving and tips on where to park if you plan to attend any of these events. Here's what's going on, places to avoid driving and parking advice on what is essentially the last weekend of summer in Chicago....
Transmission: Party time, Parking Meter Monsters and Free Jazz
2009-09-04 16:43:00 Come to our party! Now with an awesome poster by Dan Grzeca! Tonight, head to 3730 N. Clark St. for our killer lineup featuring Nikki Lynette, The Hood Internet, Blane Fonda (featuring ex-members of The Sapiens) and Panda Riot. We have some other fun stuff planned, including a photo booth by IDM Photography, a found imagery slideshows by Big Happy Funhouse and Square America, giveaways and more! FREE before 9:30pm, just $6 after.Rock out and win fabulous prizes, courtesy of Chicago Public Library.Johnny Marr interviewed by Daily Mail (via Glorious Noise Records)Numero Group has a really sweet Light on the South Side book and 2LP set available now. Dang. Pretty. And some limited-edtion trading cards if you're strapped for cash.A...
How to Get a Temporary Handicapped Parking Permit (Achilles Tendon Rupture
2009-09-01 13:00:00 One of the realities I now had to face was that although I had some good upper and lower body strength, I wasn't exactly graceful on crutches. The farther I had to go, the more likely I was to wipe-out because of a loss of balance. (But I have become pretty adept at hopping on one foot to get
The Geek's Weekend Traffic & Parking Hot Spot Guide
2009-08-29 16:14:00 It's another weekend of street festivals and fun summer events, which of course means street closures, traffic backups and parking headaches. The Parking Ticket Geek has the lowdown on what areas to avoid driving and tips on where to park if you plan to attend any of these events. Here's what's going on, places to avoid driving and parking advice. As the summer continues to wind down, so does the pace and quantity of street closing outdoor events. In other words, another light weekend....
Ticketed For Parking While Breastfeeding?
2009-08-27 16:10:00 Blame it on the brat. According to the esteemed New York Times, it seems a couple with a hungry 6-month old baby, pulled their car into a no standing zone in New York City so the mother could breastfeed their son....
ALERT!: Cub's Night Game Tonight--Parking Restrictions Begin At 5 PM
2009-08-25 20:36:00 The Washington Senators, oops I mean, the Nationals are in town tonight for a Cub's night game. 7:05 start. You know the drill. Lots of traffic. If you aren't a resident, you could get ticketed and towed. Remember, enforcement begins at 5:00 PM. So, get your butt out of Wrigleyville sooner than later....
Ask The Parking Ticket Geek
2009-08-25 16:14:00 Ask The Parking Ticket Geek is a weekly parking ticket advice column. If you have a question for The Parking Ticket Geek, please e-mail the Geek with your query at: askthegeek@theexpiredmeter.comH-i Geek, Can you be ticketed for no city sticker if you are parked in a parking garage...900 N. Michigan Ave. to be exact. Thanks so much, Martin...
The Geek's Weekend Traffic & Parking Hot Spot Guide
2009-08-22 15:29:00 It's another weekend of street festivals and fun summer events, which of course means street closures, traffic backups and parking headaches. The Parking Ticket Geek has the lowdown on what areas to avoid driving and tips on where to park if you plan to attend any of these events. Here's what's going on, places to avoid driving and parking advice....
Lakefront Parking Meters Coming Soon
2009-08-21 16:33:00 Get ready. In just a few weeks, the Chicago Park District will begin installing nearly 4400 new parking meters at parking lots along the lakefront....
Parking Meter Lawsuit Throwdown On Chicago Tonight
2009-08-20 21:11:00 It was an intellectual, three man cage match, ala' the World Wrestling Federation on Chicago Tonight yesterday evening. With Elizabeth Brackett refereeing the verbal melee over the recent filing of the lawsuit against the parking meter lease deal, there were three political heavyweights in the ring. In one corner, Clint "La Ley" Krislov, who is the lease attorney on the lawsuit. In the second corner, Chicago Reader political reporter, Mick "The Bruiser" Dumke. In the third corner, 50th Ward Alderman Bernie "The Grump" Stone. It was Krislov who came out swinging early in the segment, with Stone, who backs the parking meter lease deal, getting some defensive jabs in. Finally, Dumke jumped into the fray, going toe to toe...
Lawsuit, bad tickets become the latest woes for Chicago's parking mete
2009-08-20 11:36:00 Chicago's inspector general had already questioned whether the city got shortchanged in it's $1.15 billion deal to lease 36,000 parking meters for 75 years. Now a taxpayer watchdog group says the deal may be illegal, and a local investigative reporter finds that dozens of bogus parking tickets have been issued this year....
IVI-IPO Files Lawsuit Over Parking Meter Lease
2009-08-20 01:51:00 "Somebody oughta sue the city over this," is what came out of the mouths of countless barstool pundits at every watering hole throughout the city when the parking meter lease deal first kicked in. Today, somebody finally did.That somebody is the Independent Voters of Illinois - Independent Precinct Organization (IVI-IPO) and Chicago resident Aviva Patt....
Privatization of Parking Meters Incites Case Against City Comptroller
2009-08-20 00:03:00 An association comprised of taxpayers and citizens and one named citizen, Aviva Patt, are seeking to sue the City and State Comptroller and Secretary of State over the privatization of parking meters in Chicago. The Chicago City Council's December 4th, 2008 decision to approve Mayor Daley's proposal to lease the City's parking meters to a private party for 75 years prompted the proposed plaintiffs to seek the following: i. Stop City Comptroller from spending money related to the city's privatized parking meter system ii. Stop Secretary of State from spending money related to suspending driver licenses arising from fines or penalities from the city's privatized parking meter system iii. Stop State Comptroller from spending money related to Secretary of State suspending or impairing driver licenses based...
Parking Meter Nightmare
2009-08-19 05:03:00 Here's a goofy short film/video involving a parking meter. I think we have all had this feeling of being overwhelmed by parking tickets before. At least I have. Yes, I am easily entertained. And YES, I know I'm a loser....
The Mechanics: Parking Meters, Tollways, Health Care, and Transparency.
2009-08-17 16:16:00 Good morning Chicago. So starts the work week. Here's just some of the things that went down this week, in your name:We ask: just why is government transparency important? Why should we care about the Freedom of Information Act legislation that Governor Quinn still hasn't signed? And just how is the city doing on TIF transparency?Speaking of transparency, the Chicago Reader's Mick Dumke explores the continuing lack of it around the Parking Meter Privatization debacle.Oh, speaking of transparency again, Tribune columnist David Griesing says that the Chicago Olympic Bid Committee should open its record for inspection.And speaking of the Olympics (don't know how long I'm going to be able to keep up these segues) Ben Joravsky (and Steve Rhodes) call...
The Geek's Weekend Traffic & Parking Hot Spot Guide: Air Show Edit
2009-08-15 16:06:00 It's another weekend of street festivals and fun summer events, which of course means street closures, traffic backups and parking headaches. The Parking Ticket Geek has the lowdown on what areas to avoid driving and tips on where to park if you plan to attend any of these events. Here's what's going on, places to avoid driving and parking advice....
Chicago Performs Slum Dog Scene in Parking Garage
2009-08-12 21:45:00 Pretty much what the title says. Jai Ho from Slum Dog Millionaire performed by a group of Chicagoans in a local parking garage.... |
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