Chicago Shovels
A new website, called ChicagoShovels.org, offers interactive online help in dealing with the city's winter weather.
One feature will be the new "Plow Tracker" that allows residents to monitor the progress of the city's snow plows.
The website will also feature an Adopt-a-Sidewalk Program and a Volunteer Snow Corps.
New smart phone apps will also be be available to find out if your car was towed and where it is or if the winter parking ban is in effect.