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Chicago Would Have Most Expensive Uber, Lyft Rides In The Country If Lightfoot’s Congestion Tax Adopted, Rideshare Companies Say
The mayor said the tax hike, which targets all trips but particularly ones Downtown, could also push travelers to more environmentally friendly options.
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Cat Adoption Fees Waived All Month At Chicago Animal Control
By Kelly Bauer Downtown Primary category in which blog post is published
As Chicago Strike Heads To A Second Day, Here’s Where Negotiations Stand
By Yana Kunichoff, Chalkbeat Chicago Downtown Primary category in which blog post is published
Friday Classes Canceled As Chicago Teachers Strike Will Enter Day 2
By Block Club Chicago Staff Downtown Primary category in which blog post is published
Open House Chicago 2019 Kicks Off This Weekend: Here’s What To See In The Neighborhoods
By Kelly Bauer Downtown Primary category in which blog post is published
Change To Allow Cell Towers In City Parks Alarms Park Groups Who Say There Was No Community Input
An ordinance to allow "freestanding facilities" up to 150 feet tall in city parks was submitted to City Council Sept. 18, but activist groups say no one informed them of the proposal until Monday.
Union President Tells Chicago Parents To Prepare For ‘Short-Term’ Strike
The union’s Tuesday night announcement came just hours after Mayor Lori Lightfoot told reporters that she was ready to write staffing and class size promises into the union contract.
Scooter Season Is Over For Now — But Will They Return? Group Says They Should (But With Docks This Time)
The Active Transportation Alliance thinks scooters should stay — but docked and kept off urban trails and out of Downtown.
Here Comes The Cold: Temps Expected To Drop 20 Degrees And Hit The 40s In Chicago On Friday
Temperatures will fall to 39 degrees by midnight Saturday and get even chillier in the early morning.
Police Are Cracking Down On Gun Owners With Revoked FOID Cards, But Penalties Remain Lax, CPD Says
The State Police move to revoke FOID cards when it's notified of an order of protection. Most people don't turn in their guns willingly, but CPD is seeking them out.
Here’s How To Get Your Chicago City Sticker Ticket Debt Erased
Here's a how-to guide to get your debt cleared if you haven't been able to pay off tickets for city stickers.
With One Week Before Strike, Chicago Mayor Says Union Not Acting ‘Urgently’ On Proposals
The CTU says the city is ignoring the union’s demands for contractual commitments to increase staffing and lower class sizes.
Get A Month’s Utility Bill Paid Under CEDA’s Low-Income Home Energy Program Now Open To Residents In Need
Eligible households can receive assistance with overdue utility bills.
Chicago’s The Best US City To Visit For 3rd Year In A Row, Survey Says
More than 600,000 Condé Nast Traveler readers responded to the magazine's annual survey about where they've visited.
