Black ice is virtually transparent and much harder to see. It’s only black because you can see the pavement surface underneath. Drivers usually mistake black ice for wet pavement, so they’re often totally unprepared to react to the slippery conditions. One study found that driving on black ice was five times more dangerous than driving …
When the winter months start rolling in, it can be one of the most burdensome things you can deal with. But more so, it can also be one of the most dangerous things you can deal with. Sidewalk snow can pose as a hindrance to your daily routine and even to your well-being. For this …
Snow can often be a heavy burden to deal with during the Winter season. In fact, it’s so burdensome in Chicago (like many other cities that are susceptible to snowfall) that the city created snow removal laws so that residents won’t have their daily routine obstructed as well as to prevent severe injuries. Which is …
Despite how simple the topic may sound, there’s a lot of ambiguity surrounding what exactly landlord snow removal responsibilities are in Chicago. And if you’re a Chicago landlord, you may have found yourself challenged in finding the right answers. But don’t worry. We here at Snow Pushers are well-versed in Chicago’s snow removal laws. We …
