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Three council members want to see Chicago join New York, Los Angeles and Austin, Texas in banning mobile billboard trucks from operating in the city. Their proposal would impose a $5,000 per day fine.
A controversial proposal to require event promoters to obtain costly licenses has been tabled for further deliberations. A musical protest in front of City Hall will take place as planned, however.