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Weakened Uber, Lyft Ordinance Approved By Aldermen After Floor Fight

Ald. John Arena complained a newly submitted version was "night and day from what passed."

Uber Drivers Should Have to Drive Newer Cars, Accommodate Wheelchairs: Ald.

The City Council passed a reform package for taxis, but Ald. Anthony Beale wants more.

Cabbies Get 'Baby Step' Reforms From Council Committee

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

Beale Defends Proposed 50-Cent Surcharge on Cab Fares Paid by Credit Card

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

50-Cent Surcharge for Charging Cab Fares Proposed by Alderman

Sponsor Ald. Anthony Beale is also chairman of the Transportation Committee.

Cabbies Work to Form Union, 'Level Playing Field' With Ride Sharing

About 150 taxi drivers joined AFSCME over the weekend, but it threatens to undercut other union efforts.

Taxi Task Force Arrives at 'Wish List' for Cabbies

The list was short on specifics, though.

Cabbies Get Relief From City in Competition With Ride Sharing

The City Council moved to grant taxi drivers lower lease rates and lowered fines.

Taxi Cab 'Fairness Ordinance' OKd by Committee, Would Reduce Driver Fines

The measure would also lower lease rates, cut credit-card fees and share ad revenue.

Ride-Sharing Crackdown Backed by Cabbies, Who Move to Unionize

A group of Chicago cabbies has aligned with the National Taxi Workers Alliance on a possible union bid.

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.