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• Source: Chicago Sun-Times
• Date: January 07, 2007
• URL: Read the story
• Bylines: Art Golab , Eric Herman , Stephanie Zimmermann
• Topics: Local Government , Transportation
• Data Types: Local Data
• Description/Excerpt: In 2006, 11,423 people participated, getting spaces on residential streets from Hegewisch to Rogers Park. The only problem was, at least 260 of them were dead. A Sun-Times investigation found that the spots sometimes remain for years after the disabled person has moved away or died, calling into question how well the city is monitoring the program. Many of the spaces wind up as complimentary reserved parking for able-bodied relatives or new residents -- adding to the frustration of neighbors trying to find a space.