Parking Ban In Effect Along Designated Snow Routes In Evergreen Park

EVERGREEN PARK, IL — The Chicago area is about to get dumped with 6 to 10 inches of snow, which means that Evergreen Park’s snow parking rules are now in effect among designated snow routes.

A winter storm warning has been issued for McHenry, Lake, DeKalb, Kane, DuPage, Kendall, Grundy, Kankakee, Cook and Will counties from 3 a.m. Saturday to 6 a.m. Sunday.

>>> Winter Storm Warning For Chicago Area: 6 To 10 Inches Of Snow Expected

Residents are asked to do their best to aid in snow removal efforts on side streets by getting their cars off the street following the village’s “odd-even” snow parking rules. All vehicles should be parked on the even side of the street on even days, and odd side on odd days. If unsure, use house numbers to determine even / odd side. It’s unlawful to park in a snow route.

Village plows and street crews will hit the main business thoroughfares (Kedzie, 95th Street) before tackling the residential streets. Alleys are the last priority.

Whenever two or more inches of snow falls within 24 hours in the Village of Evergreen Park, all vehicles are required to comply with the following, according to the ordinance.