A new proposal would make it the City of Chicago's responsibility to clear snow from sidewalks.
If you are a property or homeowner in the City of Chicago -- it's your job to keep sidewalks adjacent to your property clear when it snows – including crosswalk ramps. Those who don't could be fined. The ordinance will change that.Ald. Gilbert Villegas is behind the proposal that is being introduced during Wednesday's City Council meeting.
He argues even when it does, one block might get cleared, but the next is left covered in snow. But under the new ordinance, the city would take over clearing snow-filled sidewalks.
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