‘Abolish ICE’ Wins Chicago’s Snowplow Naming Contest
The New York Times • • general
Key Points:
- Chicago’s annual “You Name a Snowplow” contest, which invites the public to name new snowplows, saw its top entry this year as “Abolish ICE,” reflecting political sentiment amid recent immigration crackdowns.
- The winning name was selected from over 13,300 submissions, with nearly 40,000 people voting on 25 finalists, highlighting strong public engagement in the contest.
- Other top names included “Stephen Coldbert,” honoring comedian Stephen Colbert, and “Pope Frío XIV,” a nod to Pope Leo from Chicago’s south suburbs.
- The “Abolish ICE” name will be displayed on a snowplow truck operating in one of Chicago’s six snow districts during winter,
