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Illinois Towing Laws

Signage Requirements
Signs must be posted at entrances and visible from the roadway. Must state that unauthorized vehicles will be towed and include the tow company contact info.
Private Property Rules
Property owner must authorize the tow. In Chicago, private property towing is regulated by the Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection.
Right to Retrieve
Owner may retrieve the vehicle before it is removed from the property. Chicago has specific regulations on drop fees.
How to File a Complaint
In Chicago, call 311 or file online at chicago.gov. Elsewhere in Illinois, contact the Illinois Attorney General's Consumer Protection Division at (800) 386-5438.
Sources
625 ILCS 5/18a-300, Chicago Municipal Code §9-92

Don’t see your city? Call Call 311 or local police non-emergency for tow information anywhere in Illinois.