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April 2, 2024

The Future of 911, Avoiding Parking Tickets, and Water Taxis Return

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The Future of 911, Avoiding Parking Tickets, and Water Taxis Return

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It's April, which means it’s street sweeping season. Producer Michelle Navarro joins host Jacoby Cochran to talk about what you need to know to avoid getting a ticket. Plus, we’re digging into a new report analyzing data from 911 calls made in 2022, which indicates that most of the calls weren’t related to urgent safety needs. Also, water taxis have returned to daily service for the first time since the pandemic.

We mentioned this interview we did with Inspector General Deborah Witzburg, “Why Do Chicagoans Have to Complain to Get Things Done?

What's the worst part of parking in Chicago? Let Us Know Your Thoughts!

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