Chicago taxi fuel surcharge in effect as average gas price remains over $5

Chicago taxi drivers can now charge a fuel surcharge, as the cost of regular gasoline has been and remains above $5 per gallon.
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Chicago want to host the Women’s World Cup after saying ‘no’ to men’s tournament

Chicago has the 61,500-capacity Soldier Field Quinn Harris/Getty Images After walking away from FIFA’s demands for the men’s World Cup in 2026, Chicago has now entered the race to host matches during the Women’s World Cup in 2031. The United States ...

26 things to do in Chicago Oct. 22-28

Chicago native Marina Franklin is among the headliners of the Funny Is Female Comedy Festival, running from Oct. 22-25 at Comedy Plex, 1128 Lake St., Oak Park.

Vintage Chicago Tribune: Tootsie Roll, Milky Way, Baby Ruth, candy corn and more Halloween treats made here

Sweet home, Chicago — literally. Chicago has been considered the candy capital of the world for a good chunk of its history.
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Chicago inventions: What did the Windy City give the world?

The General Electric Tower of Light display at the Columbian Exposition in Chicago, Illinois, 1893. Photo: Souvenir Photo Company/Library of Congress/Corbis/VCG via Getty Images
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Chicago small business owner says mayor's proposed tax hike could add to growing costs

After Mayor Brandon Johnson unveiled his budget proposal that looks to close an $882 million gap, some alders and small business owners are criticizing a plan that would raise taxes on businesses.

Chicago O'Hare Airport breaks summer passenger record as United warns flight caps could last until 2034

Chicago O'Hare International Airport broke its summer passenger record in 2026, the city said, while its biggest airline is warning flights caps could persist for years as construction continues.