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Hailo
Friday, Nov 9, 2012 at 11:22 AM
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By Marcus Riley
      

Hailo Cab Service Drives Into Chicago

App helps consumers find cabs from their phones. Read »

uber black
Friday, Nov 2, 2012 at 12:55 PM
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By Marcus Riley

Proposal Could Put Brakes on Uber Black

Proposal Could Put Brakes on Uber Black

New rule could shut down startup company's town car service. Read »

Uber
Monday, Jun 25, 2012 at 11:49 AM
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By Marcus Riley

Uber Offers Free Taxi Rides This Week

Uber Offers Free Taxi Rides This Week

Company pays up to $20 for rides through Wednesday. Read »

Alex Wilhelm
Tuesday, Sep 27, 2011 at 11:10 PM
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By Alex Wilhelm, Edited by: David Wolinsky

Uber Comes to Chicago, Makes you Feel Important: Guest

Uber Comes to Chicago, Makes you Feel Important: Guest

Guest contributor Alex Wilhelm gives a shout-out to the app-driven private car service, which just came to Chicago. Read »

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Daily Deals

Daily Deals

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Pets

Some officials have estimated the City of Chicago's dog population to be somewhere around 500,000. Add in all the cats, fish and birds and you've got yourself an industry just begging -- and barking -- to be...

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Social Media

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Fashion

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