Chicago Politics

Amendment of Municipal Code Section 9-12-070 establishing maximum speed limit of 25 miles per hour on streets, 15 miles per hour in alleys, and absolute statutory nonurban limit of 55 miles per hour

Roll call: Failed to Pass Feb 19, 2025

21 yea, 28 nay. This was a divided vote. On motion of Alderperson LaSpata, and unsuccessful motion to reconsider by Alderperson Mitchell, the matter Failed to Pass. Voted at the City Council meeting of Feb 19, 2025.

Nay (28): Brian Hopkins (2), Pat Dowell (3), Desmon C. Yancy (5), Gregory I. Mitchell (7), Michelle A. Harris (8), Anthony Beale (9), Peter Chico (10), Nicole T. Lee (11), Marty Quinn (13), Raymond A. Lopez (15), Stephanie D. Coleman (16), David H. Moore (17), Matthew J. O'Shea (19), Ronnie L. Mosley (21), Silvana Tabares (23), Monique L. Scott (24), Walter R. Burnett (27), Jason C. Ervin (28), Chris Taliaferro (29), Ruth Cruz (30), Felix Cardona Jr. (31), Gilbert Villegas (36), Emma Mitts (37), Nicholas Sposato (38), Samantha Nugent (39), Anthony V. Napolitano (41), James M. Gardiner (45), Debra L. Silverstein (50)

Yea (17): Daniel La Spata (1), Lamont J. Robinson (4), William E. Hall (6), Julia M. Ramirez (12), Derrick G. Curtis (18), Jeanette B. Taylor (20), Michael D. Rodriguez (22), Jessica L. Fuentes (26), Scott Waguespack (32), William Conway (34), Andre Vasquez Jr. (40), Timothy R. Knudsen (43), Bennett R. Lawson (44), Angela Clay (46), Matthew J. Martin (47), Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth (48), Maria E. Hadden (49)

Not voting (1): Brendan Reilly (42)

Former members who voted: Jeylu B. Gutierrez (Yea), Byron Sigcho-Lopez (Yea), Carlos Ramirez-Rosa (Yea), Rossana Rodriguez Sanchez (Yea)

Plain-language summary

Written by AI (@cf/openai/gpt-oss-120b) from the ordinance text only: Substitute Ordinance O2024-0010990.pdf. AI can make mistakes; the official document always wins.

The City Council is changing the speed-limit rules: 25 mph on city streets, 15 mph in alleys, and 55 mph on roads outside the city’s urban districts. Violations will bring fines of $200‑$300 for a first offense, $300‑$500 for a second, and $500‑$1,000 for later offenses, plus possible community service or felony charges if a death occurs.

Money

Who: All drivers and vehicle operators in Chicago, as well as residents and pedestrians who use city streets, alleys, and non-urban roads, are affected.

Where: City of Chicago (urban districts, alleys, and non-urban streets within the city’s jurisdiction)

Timeline

Documents