chicago Residents Vote on Names for New Snowplows
Chicago residents are being asked to participate in naming the city’s newest fleet of snowplows. The Chicago Department of Streets and Sanitation is holding a public vote to select names from a list of 25 options. https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/streets/supp_info/chicagoshovels.html
The proposed names include a variety of playful and themed options, such as:
* Daniel Brrrnham
* Derrick Froze
* Italian Ice Breaker
* Its Time for the Plowcolator
* Joffrey Plowlet
* Kevin McPlowister
* Live, laugh, Plow
* minnie minosnow
* Monty the piping Plower
* Mueve La Nieve (Move the Snow)
* Mustard, snow Ketchup
* Plow it Through the Garden
* Plowasaurus Sue
* Plowin 6-7 Inches
* Pope Frio XIV
* Stephen Coldbert
* Svencoolie
* This isn’t Florida
* Urbs in Hortsnow
Voting is currently open and can be completed online at chicagoshovels.org.
This initiative is a continuation of a popular tradition started by the city, engaging residents in a fun way while preparing for winter weather. The naming of the snowplows aims to bring a bit of levity to the frequently enough-challenging task of snow removal.
This information is current as of February 2, 2026, according to WLS-TV.
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