Chicago is not buying back its parking meters, but a change in ownership is likely

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Original Load Date Jan. 20, 2026, 6:01 p.m.
Last Updated Jan. 20, 2026, 6:01 p.m.
Original URL https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/chicago-is-not-buying-back-its-parking-meters-but-a-change-in-ownership-is-likely/3878768/

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Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson said the city is not, in fact, going to buy back the 36,000 parking meters it sold to a private company 18 years ago. However, a change in ownership could still be on its way after the meters were sold to a different bidder. "I want to put the rumors to bed: We are not...