'In Da Snow, We all Fam': Chicago announces 50 finalists for annual snowplow naming contest

CHICAGO - Chicagoans, once again, have the chance to leave their creative mark on the city’s snow-clearing fleet.

On Friday, Mayor Brandon Johnson and the Department of Streets and Sanitation (DSS) revealed the 50 finalists for this year’s "You Name a Snowplow" contest.

The annual contest, now in its third year, invites residents to submit imaginative names for the city’s snowplows.

After reviewing hundreds of submissions, DSS narrowed the list to 50 finalists, including clever nods to Chicago culture like "Adler Plowatarium," "Joakim Snow-uh," "Snow Angel Reese," and "Bean There, Plowed That."

"Each year, city staff looks forward to reviewing all the fun and imaginative names submitted by Chicago residents for this contest," said DSS Commissioner Cole Stallard. "It’s wonderful to see the creativity and engagement across the City, and we encourage all Chicagoans to take the time to check out the finalists and vote for their favorite snowplow names."

Residents can vote for up to six of their favorite names through Jan. 21. The six names with the most votes will represent a snowplow in each of Chicago’s six snow districts. Winning names will be displayed on the plows, and those who submitted them will be invited for a photo opportunity with their named snowplow and receive city swag.

Some other finalist names:

• How ya like me plow?
• Scoop, there it is
• In Da Snow, We all Fam
• Kevin McPlowister
• Buckingham Plowntain
• Lollaplowlooza
• Snower Wacker
• The Chilly Goat Tavern
• Chance the Scraper
• The Salt Shedder
• Deep Drift Pizza
• Flake Shore Drive
• We're Off to See the Blizzard
• Plower to the People

To vote and see the full list, click HERE.

In the contest's first year, FOX 32's very own Digital Content Creator Will Hager took the number one spot with "Mrs. O’Leary’s Plow".