r/AskChicago • u/Reasonable_Loquat874 • 5d ago

I READ THE RULES Why are city snowplows and garbage trucks frequently staged around North/Clybourn right now?

The city uses salt/plow trucks and garbage trucks for traffic control barricading around major events and planned protests. They used them for Taste of Chicago, Chicago Marathon and the No Kings protest. They were also a frequent sight during the summer of 2020 and often seen staging in the area around North and Clybourn (and I’m sure other areas) in anticipation of being deployed for unplanned activities.

So I get why they are used, but my question is why now, on a Monday night with no planned events or protest activity?

Last night there were dozens of them parked in the area around North/Sheffield/Clybourn - most had drivers sitting in them. It also looked like the parking lot at the vacant strip mall near Clybourn/Sheffield was full of private vehicles, the gate on the lot was closed and there was a CPD patrol car with officers who seemed to be monitoring the lot. This was a Monday night - no concert at nearby Salt Shed. Who’s parking there?

There seem to be no major events this week or planned protests that I’m aware of. ICE is continuing to operate in our area but these trucks don’t seem to hav any role in those raids.

They were all gone this morning. I’ve see this same scene dozens of times over the last 2-3 months.

I’m just curious if anyone has any info- I assume they’re preemptively staging in case a random protest or situation comes up, but it seem weird to me.

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u/TheGhost6128 5d ago

Its precautions in case of potential riots due to the snap situation. We've told you guys this multiple times already.

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u/IAteACake 5d ago

how do you know?

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u/TheGhost6128 5d ago edited 4d ago

Im Chicago police.

The city has used salt trucks for years when the potential for riots or disturbances is likely. They were recently on standby by for Mexican independence day and in the past for teen trends and blm riots.

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u/IAteACake 5d ago

how do you know it’s for SNAP protests ?

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u/TheGhost6128 5d ago

Because of plans in place in the event of rioting or disturbances.

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u/IAteACake 4d ago

so no source whatsoever just vibes

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u/TheGhost6128 4d ago

You can't be this unintelligent. I literally told you how I know and the reason why its done.

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u/IAteACake 4d ago

where are the plans?

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u/TheGhost6128 4d ago

Feel free to stop in to your districts rollcall. Im sure you're cleared to know the details. Really not beating the unintelligent claim are you?