Although we acknowledge with regret that spontaneous art installations must give municipal workers hives, we can't help but love when such whimsy springs up out of nowhere. And a real-life version of ...

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A Chicago suburb will soon get its own limited-edition Monopoly game, and residents can weigh in on what local spots and businesses should be featured. Next year, Hasbro and toy company Top Trumps USA ...

Three Chicago drivers are suing Chicago Parking Meters, alleging the private company’s exclusive contract to operate street parking represents a “75-year monopoly” granted by the city. The lawsuit, ...

CHICAGO (AP) - The private company that operates Chicago's parking meters is being sued in federal court by three local residents who allege Chicago Parking Meters exclusive contract with the city is ...