Last year this time, during the overnight parking restrictions, more than 7,500 vehicles had been towed. This year, that number is just under 4,000, which equals about $580,000 in lost revenue.
Fewer cars towed as result of budget cuts
February 18, 2009 (CHICAGO)
Mayor Daley's 2009 budget dramatically reduced the number of field investigators writing tickets, which triggers a tow.