Cook County judge rules Chicago overcharged residents for parking tickets, other violations

The Brief

  • A judge ruled the City of Chicago “systematically overcharged” residents for parking and other tickets for more than 10 years.
  • The court found the city liable for more than $163 million in fines and penalties that exceeded a $250 state cap.
  • The decision affects about a million tickets issued since 2012.

CHICAGO A Cook County judge has ruled that for more than a decade, the City of Chicago improperly charged residents millions of dollars in parking tickets and other violations.

What we know:

The case was granted class action status on June 29, 2023.

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