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Chicago, affectionately dubbed "The Windy City", is home to the most famous daytime talk show host: Oprah Winfrey. Chicago is also home to lowbrow daytime hosts Jenny Jones and Jerry Springer! Pour your heart out when you visit Chicago, but be sure to get advanced audience tickets.

Car Rental Chicago
Rent a car in Chicago. You wouldn't want to miss any of the action, would you? Chicago is the United States' third most populated city. There is something for everyone.

Driving Regulations In Illinois

Visitors And Driver License Requirements
If you have a valid driver's license from another state or country, you may use it to drive in Illinois throughout your stay (if you do not plan to become a permanent resident of this state). Illinois does not recognize the international driver's license.

Seat Belt And Child Safety Seat Usage
All passengers and drivers must wear seat belts. The driver is responsible for passengers 5 to 16 for obeying this law. Children under the age of 4 years old must ride in a federally approved child safety seat.

Speed Limits In Chicago
These are the Legal Speed Limits unless otherwise posted. School zone limits are in effect during school days between 7:00 A.M and 4:00 P.M, when children are present and where signs are posted.

Drinking And Driving Laws In Illinois
The legal blood alcohol limit is 0.10. A first conviction is a Class A Misdemeanour. The loss of driving privileges for up to one year, jail time of up to one year, fines of up to $2000 and restricted license use.

Drivers under the age of 21 are subject to Zero Tolerance and graduated driver licensing laws; penalties for DUI are more severe.

Parking In Chicago
Off-Street Parking Facilities are located throughout Chicago for your convenience. Rates range from $.25 and hour to $5 an hour for garages and lots.

Parking Meters In Chicago
Hours and rates are listed on individual parking meters. Parking meter fees are suspended during the following holidays: New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.

Winter Parking Rules In Chicago
There is an annual snow-related overnight parking restriction on a number of city streets. Approximately 107 miles of city streets are affected to ensure safety in the event of a major snowstorm. Violating the overnight parking ban can be costly; motorists disregarding these posted seasonal tow zones face a minimum $150 towing fee in addition to a $50 ticket.

Helpful Telephone Numbers In Chicago
Here are some telephone numbers that you may find useful in Chicago.