Mayor Rahm Emanuel introduced a plan to the Chicago City Council today to establish designated parking places for food trucks in higher-density neighborhoods like Lake View and Lincoln Park. This comes after an ordinance was passed in July expanding food truck operations across Chicago, but forcing the mobile eateries to park in "food truck stands" in more congested areas of the city.

"These dedicated stands for food trucks will provide additional parking opportunities and expanded operations to foster this growing industry," said Mayor Emanuel. "They will also help to safeguard communities from added congestion and public safety issues, while creating economic opportunity throughout the city."