Mara Georges

Some neighbors are concerned about revelers, while others welcome the affordable grub.

A proposal by Ald. John Arena to license ride-hailing drivers was rejected, but may resurface.

Ald. Anthony Beale said it would help cabbies, adding that Uber and Lyft "are puttin' a hurtin' on 'em."

The bill signed by the outgoing governor doesn't preempt Chicago's home rule, its House sponsor said.

State Rep. Mike Zalewski said he'd try to have a vote called this week in the General Assembly.

The proposed 205-foot-tall building would have 78 condos.

Uber and Lyft said it cleared the way for legislation more favorable to taxis in the General Assembly.

Full Council passage will mean "the demise of Chicago's taxi industry," a former city attorney said.

No formal action was taken as Mayor Rahm Emanuel prepared to propose a new transportation license.

A proposed resolution would impose taxi regulations on upstart ride-sharing services like UberX and Lyft.

After the owner tore down his row house, neighbors said their homes were left unstable and water-damaged.