'I'm Going To Lose Business:' Shop Owners Irate Over Randolph Street Paid Parking
By Art Bukowski | Oct. 3, 2026
Business owners along Randolph Street west of Division are furious about the city’s recent implementation of paid parking there.
Owners and managers of The Dairy Lodge, Slabtown Barber Shop, Sleder’s Family Tavern and several other longtime or newer businesses are upset they weren’t consulted about the change, critical of the format (visitors must pay by app or phone since there are no meters or pay stations) and/or worried the new setup will frustrate or deter customers.
The city says paid parking is primarily intended to address congestion in the corridor and will be reevaluated after a 90-day trial period.
About a month back, little green pay-to-park signs appeared along what …
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