State police to enforce no parking along IL Rt 178 and IL Rt 71. near state parks

NORTH UTICA – “No Parking Tow-Away” zones will be strictly enforced this year, namely along Illinois Route 178 and Illinois Route 71 near Starved Rock and Matthiessen State Parks. According to the Illinois State Police, the large volume of visitors has resulted in vehicles being parked along the shoulder on roads adjacent to the parks. The problem has grown and become a safety issue to pedestrians and motorists. Officials say in addition, the illegal parking has also made responding to the area difficult for emergency vehicles.  Troopers will patrol the zones and plan on having tow trucks on-site to immediately tow those parked in the tow-away zones. Citations will also be issued to the owners of vehicles up to $164.