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Top Chicago news: Police superintendent fired; new ride-hailing tax begins in January; more

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Published on December 03, 2019
Top Chicago news: Police superintendent fired; new ride-hailing tax begins in January; morePhoto: Leticia Riquelme Arriola/Flickr

Here's the most recent top news you may have missed in Chicago.

Chicago cop body-slams man who allegedly spit on him, video shows

After the man hit the ground, he lay motionless for the remainder of a now-viral 42-second bystander video.

Read the full story on VICE News.

14-year-old girl tried to rob woman who shot her, police say

The two met up to “conduct a sale” about 5:45 p.m. Friday in the 2300 block of South Drake, police said.

Read the full story on KTVU Fox 2.

Mayor fires police superintendent, citing 'ethical lapses'

Just last month Mayor Lori Lightfoot praised the reform-minded Eddie Johnson. On Monday, she accused him of intentionally lying to her and the public about being discovered asleep in his car.

Read the full story on NPR.

FBI investigates gang hit on Chicago rapper who taunted rivals with his music

The FBI is investigating the 2017 killing of South Side rapper Cedron Doles weeks after he taunted gang rivals in a music video posted to YouTube.

Read the full story on Chicago Tribune.

Chicago’s new ride-hailing tax begins in January; it’s the country’s highest fee

Some of the most expensive trips will be in downtown areas where there is lots of public transit.

Read the full story on Curbed Chicago.


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