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A social media user recently shared a contentious issue about a neighbor who uses a 5-gallon paint bucket to reserve street parking in front of her house. The neighbor, who runs a daycare, claims that her clients need the space for pick-up and drop-off, despite having a three-car driveway. The user, who hails from Chicago, expressed frustration as the daycare clients have repeatedly blocked their driveway and even caused damage to their car. In Chicago, the tradition of claiming “dibs” on street parking is only acceptable after one has cleared the spot of 6+ inches of snow, and the claim is void once the snow melts. The user has been moving the bucket and parking their car in the spot, and is seeking advice on how to handle the situation. Read the original post here…