Wheeling sign rule draws fire from resident

-Chicago Daily Herald

For Wheeling, it's about controlling clutter, but for Chris Shefner, it's a matter of retaining his constitutional rights.

Shefner, a Wheeling resident, said he plans to fight a $25 citation he received for having two signs supporting presidential candidate Ron Paul in his front yard. Such signs have been a common manifestation of Paul's grassroots organizing effort.

Wheeling ordinances don't allow any political signs out on private property more than 30 days before an election. Residents also only can have one sign up per candidate.

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