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Friday, March 29
Alderman Ed Burke introduced to the city council yesterday a proposal to ban For Sale signs from cars parked on city streets. The proposal isn't intended to go after individuals, but rather out-of-state used car dealerships who park cars in (mainly South Side) neighborhoods hoping to get a sale.