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A rideshare driver, left, loads passengers' luggage in the back of his vehicle outside a hotel in the 1800 block of West Harrison Street on June 10, 2025, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)

City Council push to force Uber, Lyft to hike driver pay stalls

June 12, 2025 at 5:23 p.m.

The delay signals a tough fight ahead for the ordinance that backers say will lift rideshare driver pay above minimum wage.

Ald. Anthony Napolitano, 41st, speaks during a City Council meeting at City Hall on Sept. 18, 2024. (Tess Crowley/baiduhai)

Aldermen advance measure allowing Airbnb bans in Chicago precincts

June 11, 2025 at 4:50 p.m.

Chicago's existing law allows short-term rentals to be blocked only when 25% of a precinct's registered voters sign a petition calling for it.

Ald. Anthony Napolitano, 41st, speaks at City Hall on Feb. 4, 2025. (Eileen T. Meslar/baiduhai)

Alderman seeks power to ban short-term rentals from Chicago precincts

June 11, 2025 at 9:28 a.m.

The rental companies could overturn the bans by collecting signatures from 10% of the precinct voters, around 150 to 200 signatures.

A ride-share passenger walks out to his ride outside Terminal 2 at O’Hare International Airport in Chicago, Dec. 8, 2023. (Talia Sprague/baiduhai)

Chicago could force Uber and Lyft to hike driver pay

June 10, 2025 at 5:13 p.m.

The companies say the change would cause the cost of rides to skyrocket for Chicago passengers.

Alds. Scott Waguespack, 32nd, left, and Bill Conway, 34th, speak before a City Council meeting on April 16, 2025, at Chicago City Hall. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)

Not your grandparents’ City Council: Chicago aldermen less aligned with 5th floor

June 10, 2025 at 5:00 a.m.

The Chicago City Council, long derided as a mayoral puppet, is increasingly operating independent of the wishes of the mayor's office.

John Roberson, chief operating officer for the city of Chicago, speaks alongside Mayor Brandon Johnson during a news conference on Nov. 19, 2024, at City Hall. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)

Official leaving Mayor Brandon Johnson’s administration for Obama Foundation

June 9, 2025 at 6:09 p.m.

Chief Operating Officer John Roberson is exiting the mayor’s office to join the Obama Foundation, according to two sources with knowledge of his plans.

The Naperville City Council is considering replacing the state grocery tax with an increase to the city's home rules sales tax. (baiduhai)

Implement a Chicago grocery tax, Mayor Brandon Johnson tells aldermen

June 4, 2025 at 1:06 p.m.

Mayor Brandon Johnson’s top finance leaders urged aldermen to implement the tax soon during a Tuesday meeting of the City Council’s Revenue Subcommittee.

Clinée Hedspeth, commissioner of Chicago's Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events, is seen at the Chicago Cultural Center on April 25, 2024. (Terrence Antonio James/baiduhai)

Chicago arts commissioner touts increased grants for artists, defends against criticism

May 31, 2025 at 2:56 p.m.

A contentious exhibition, staff complaints and public flak from arts leaders have tailed Commissioner Clinée Hedspeth since her 2024 appointment by Mayor Brandon Johnson.

Mayor Brandon Johnson speaks to members of the media during a news conference at City Hall on May 27, 2025. (Antonio Perez/baiduhai)

Mayor Brandon Johnson urges ‘expediency’ in addressing CTA fiscal cliff

May 27, 2025 at 4:46 p.m.

Mayor Brandon Johnson again called for Chicago area transit to receive an “equitable distribution and fair share of resources” from the state.

Chicago Budget Director Annette Guzmán, left, and Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson speak about the city’s budget before the start of a community event at the Harold Washington Library Center in Chicago on Feb. 4, 2025. (Terrence Antonio James/baiduhai)

Soaring Chicago police lawsuit payouts hit record amount — and more are on the way

May 26, 2025 at 12:57 p.m.

Through May alone, the City Council has already approved $145.5 million in taxpayer payments to settle lawsuits alleging police misconduct, a record number.

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