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Uber, Lyft Face New 50-Cent Tax Proposal From Cook County

It comes just as ride-hailing services won a suit with Chicago against cabs in a federal appeals ruling.

Shakman, Judge Clash Over Differences Between Uber, Lyft, Taxis

"You think there's nothing new about Uber?" Judge Richard Posner said. "That's absurd."

City Hall 2014 Year In Review: Crime Drops, Lucas Museum Looms

Murders declined to a 50-year low, while Mayor Rahm Emanuel plunged into the Polar Vortex.

Is Political Patronage a Thing of the Past in Chicago?

With the city to be dismissed from the Shakman Decrees, some mourned the end of patronage.

Patronage Hiring Over in Chicago, Former Chief Critic Says

Michael Shakman, who filed the original lawsuit, said that the city is in "substantial compliance."

Taxi Lawsuit Targets Uber, Lyft for Unfair Practices

The suit was filed by Michael Shakman, famous for his patronage suit against the city.

Rahm Expects IG To Help End Federal Oversight of Hiring, Then Go

The mayor said Inspector General Joe Ferguson made an offer to leave after he solves the Shakman Decree.

Top Stories

Downtown Twins Born At Roosevelt Red Line Station Have Names, Are Doing Well

And, no, they're not called Roosevelt and State.

Humboldt Park Humboldt Park's Puerto Rican Evacuee Welcome Center Opens Today

For most of November, it'll be open two days a week, between 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Mondays and Tuesdays.

Roseland Police Hiring Process Discriminates Against Blacks, Latinos: Ald. Beale

Data shows that while more blacks and Latinos applied to the CPD, most new officers are white.

Wicker Park Trek Bike Shop Coming To Milwaukee Avenue's 'Hipster Highway,' Bid Shows

The nation's largest bike maker is soliciting bids for a retail build-out at 1647 N. Milwaukee Ave.

Downtown Ald. Willie Cochran Collapses During City Council Hearing

Cochran was given CPR by 40th Ward Ald. Patrick O'Connor, taken to Northwestern hospital.

Chinatown Pistol Whipping of Sisters In Chinatown Part Of Larger Crime Spree: Police

The violent robbery could be connected to four other robberies in the area, police said.

The Loop 39 Phones A Day Are Stolen On Average In Chicago

We looked at the data behind thousands of cellphones reported stolen in Chicago since January 2016.

Dunning Drunken-Driving Victim Hopes Cop Charged With DUI Gets Probation: Court

Erin Mowry, 42, could be convicted of aggravated DUI for the July 2015 crash.

West Pullman Man Shoots Himself In Penis During West Pullman Robbery, Prosecutors Say

Terrion Pouncy, 19, was still hospitalized Thursday following surgery.

Logan Square Landlord M. Fishman's Move To Evict Logan Square Tenants Sparks Protest

The eviction notices "caught many families unprepared," activists said.

Noble Square Million Dollar Town Houses On Wicker, Noble Square Border Launch Pre-Sales

"The reception has been outstanding. We've had lots of interest and excitement," the listing agent said.

O'Hare Traveling For Thanksgiving? Midway, O'Hare Among Most Delayed Busy Airports

About 20 percent of O'Hare and Midway flights for Thanksgiving get delayed, according to a new report.