Reporting an accident
Illinois requires a crash report for death bodily injury or property damage over $1500 when all drivers are insured; the threshold is $500 if any driver is uninsured. [isp.illinois.gov]
Accident Report Copy
Chicago traffic crash reports are available online for $6.00 or from CPD Records at 3510 S. Michigan Avenue first floor; call 312-745-5130 weekdays from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. [directives.chicagopolice.org]
Parking
Parking is prohibited during the days and hours shown on posted street-cleaning signs; designated streets may be marked tow zones and violating vehicles may be towed. [codelibrary.amlegal.com]
Impounds: finding & releasing your car
The City tow list identifies the Lower Wacker Auto Pound at 400 E. Lower Wacker Drive with phone 312-744-7550; the page does not publish hours. [webapps1.chicago.gov]
Who to call
Call Chicago 311 or 312-744-5000 for non-emergency city services. [311.chicago.gov]
Fees
A city impound tow costs $250 or $350 for a vehicle weighing at least 8000 pounds; storage is $50 per day or $100 per day for the heavier class. [codelibrary.amlegal.com]
Private-property towing
Private-property towing requires written consent from the property owner or authorized agent and compliant signs posted for at least 24 hours; the relocator must notify CPD within 30 minutes after towing. [codelibrary.amlegal.com]
This guide summarizes official sources linked above. Rules change - always confirm with the linked agency. This is general information, not legal advice.