Overview
- The Department of Streets and Sanitation listed 25 finalists, with online voting now open through Feb. 14 on Chicagoshovels.org.
- Mayor Brandon Johnson publicly endorsed naming a plow 'Abolish ICE,' a submission that dominated entries according to public records.
- Block Club Chicago’s records review found roughly 70% of about 13,000 submissions supported the 'Abolish ICE' name.
- Finalists mix political messages and pop culture, including entries like 'Caleb Chilliams,' 'Kevin McPlowister,' and 'Stephen Coldbert.'
- City officials say six winners will get their names placed on plows, and submitters will receive photo opportunities and city merchandise.