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“Abolish ICE” wins overwhelming majority of votes in Chicago’s “Name a Snowplow” contest

Jennifer Sandlin
Mar 02, 2026
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Abolish ICE (Photo: Mark Frauenfelder)

In early February, we reported that the City of Chicago Streets and Sanitation Department was running its fourth annual “You Name a Snowplow” contest. Residents could vote for up to six names from twenty-five finalists. Some of my favorites included: Abolish ICE (my absolute, hands-down favorite); Chance the Scraper…

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