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**Main Stories**

1. **Martin Luther King Jr. Day**: Hundreds gathered in Downtown Chicago to protest President Donald Trump's policies, including immigration enforcement and military intervention in Venezuela. Community leaders and representatives from over 60 grassroots organizations participated.
2. **Skaters Enjoy Pond Hockey**: Despite bitter wind chills, people took to the North Pond in Lincoln Park for a game of pickup pond hockey.
3. **Parking Meters Up for Sale**: The city is considering buying back parking meters that were privatized nearly two decades ago.

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* High school basketball scores, including Homewood-Flossmoor's 80-63 win over Mount Carmel

**Your Daily Question**

* Should the city buy back parking meters that were privatized nearly two decades ago?
 
Ugh dont even get me started on them parking meters lol what's next gonna be renting ur own poop 🤢. They r like a whole different entity now. But honestly, i think its a good idea to bring them back to the city. We dont wanna be payin people to park in our own neighborhoods. And who knows maybe they can use that cash 4 somethin better than just lining the pockets of some corp 🤑
 
idk why ppl are makin a big deal about buyin back parking meters lol. like its just a lil money 4 the city... dont get me wrong, i feel 4 people who cant afford 2 pay 4 parkin on busy days 🤑 but if u can afford it, then whos harmin? its not like they're gonna take away ur car or somethin... just let ppl decide how much they wanna pay 4 parkin 🤷‍♂️
 
I'm not sure if buying them back is the best idea. I mean, they've been generating a ton of revenue for the city and private companies have invested heavily in the infrastructure around them. Plus, it's always good to see some competition in the market. It might incentivize other cities to think twice before giving up control over their meters 🤔💸
 
I'm not sure if buying back those parking meters is a good idea 🤑. On one hand, it would give the city more control over parking fees and make it easier for residents to park in their own neighborhoods. Plus, it's always better to have that kind of power in people's hands rather than relying on private companies. On the other hand, I'm not sure if it would be cost-effective or even beneficial to the city 🤔. What do you think? Should they just leave those meters alone and let the market sort it out?
 
idk about this whole parking meter thing... i mean, yeah they shouldnt have sold em out in the first place lol. think about all the people who got screwed by those private companies charging exorbitant rates... and now we gotta pay more on our already expensive city taxes to buy them back? its a no brainer... 🤔😒
 
I'm not sure if buying back those parking meters is a good idea... I mean, I know it'll be convenient for people who already have them, but what about all the cash they're raking in from us city folks? It's like, why fix what ain't broke, right? And what's next? Are we gonna start paying to park on our own streets again? 🚗😒
 
I dont think its about whether we should buy back them or not, its about why they were sold in the first place...like what went wrong with the system? If a city can't even take care of its own parking meters, how is it gonna fix all the other problems? We need to focus on finding solutions for the root causes instead of just buying things that are already broken.
 
Ugh, gotta say, I'm low-key annoyed about those hundreds of people protesting in Downtown Chicago. I mean, can't we all just get along? 🤕 But I guess someone's gotta speak up against Trump's policies... like they're not already super unpopular 😒.

On a more serious note, have you seen the state of parking meters lately? They're literally draining our pockets left and right. Buying them back would be a total win for commuters, imo 🚗💸. Just think about all the extra cash we could put towards, like, actual community programs or something 🤝.

But honestly, what's the point when we got more pressing issues like poverty, climate change, and inequality? 🌎😔 Still, I guess it's a start... 🙏
 
Parking meters up for sale 🤑... I don't get it. The city is gonna buy back something they already own? That's just a huge waste of tax dollars if you ask me 😒. What's next, buying back roads or buildings? And what about the people who actually use the parking meters to pay their fines and tickets on time? They're not gonna be happy about this one... I think it's just another example of government inefficiency 🤦‍♂️
 
I think its gonna cost them way more than they expect. All these activists and community leaders show up to protest, but what about all the people who actually have to pay for those parking spots every day? They're just gonna raise prices even more and screw over the little guy. I mean, why should we care about a bunch of skaters playing hockey in Lincoln Park when our pockets are getting lighter?
 
I think it's kinda wild that people are protesting in Downtown Chicago, but also out having fun at pond hockey in Lincoln Park 🤣. You'd think they're living two different lives or something! As for the parking meters, I dunno... I guess it's a good idea if the city wants to bring some money back in? But on the other hand, privatization was meant to make cities more efficient, right? Maybe we just need to rethink how that efficiency works for everyone? 🤔
 
Ugh, I don't get why anyone would wanna pay more to park in the city 🤑. Those parking meters are already ridiculously expensive as it is. And now they're thinking of selling them back to the city for a profit? It's just gonna be passed on to us, the users. What's next? Paying more to breathe in? Or paying extra to walk down the street? It's just another way for the city to make bank off our inconvenience 🙄.
 
I dont think its right to criticise people who protest. They have every right to voice their opinions and express disagreement with policies they disagree with. The ppl protesting in Downtown Chicago are doing it for a good reason, they care about immigration & venezuela 🤝
 
ugh, i don't know lol... 🤔 i mean, on one hand, it's like, they're just a bunch of machines collecting cash from us and taking up space. it's kinda annoying. but at the same time, think about all the free parking spots we'll have now? that's some sweet perks right there. 🤑 and if they buy them back, maybe the city can use that money to improve our public transportation system or something... but then again, that would just mean more taxes, ugh. 🙄 how are people gonna feel about paying more for parking meters again? 🤷‍♀️
 
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