Community Corner
'Abolish ICE' Among 6 Winners Of Chicago Snow Plow Naming Contest
"I want to thank the people of Chicago for their unmatched creativity, sense of humor, and civic pride," Mayor Brandon Johnson said.
Updated on: February 24, 2026
"Abolish ICE," "Pope Frío XIV," and "Caleb Chilliams" are among the winners of this year's Chicago snowplow naming contest, after Chicagoans submitted a record number of entries in the annual competition.
Find out what's happening in Chicagofor free with the latest updates from Patch.
The city's Department of Streets and Sanitation said more than 13,300 entries were submitted this year before being whittled down to 25 finalists earlier this month. Chicagoans then voted for their six favorites through Feb. 14 before the city announced the six winners on Monday:
"I want to thank the people of Chicago for their unmatched creativity, sense of humor, and civic pride," Mayor Brandon Johnson said in a statement. "We are grateful for the record-breaking participation and encourage active Chicagoans to continue interacting and engaging with local government."
