12 - 2016 | Universal Taxi Dispatch

Navy Pier Named Country's Top Tourist Destination Based On Lyft Rides There

December 29, 2016

Navy Pier was named the No. 1 tourist destination in the country based on Lyft rides after the company released its list of the most visited places by ridership on Wednesday. The “Lyftie…

Mural Artists Announced For Addison, Irving Park Blue Line Stations

December 28, 2016

City transportation officials have picked two artists out of more than 350 applicants to design murals for the Irving Park and Addison Blue Line stations, Ald. John Arena (45th) announced.…

Chicago Foodie Spots You Should Know About

December 26, 2016

Chicago may be well-known for its architecture, but the Windy City is known for one other thing that attracts people by the droves – food. Especially on West Randolph Street,…

How to Spot Unlicensed/Illegal Cabbies

December 22, 2016

It’s amazing how people don’t even realize how much Chicago cabbies know about the city. They roam the streets of the Windy City say in and day out, they can…

Avoid The Stevenson Expressway: Lanes, Ramps Shutting Down Wednesday

December 20, 2016

Plan for delays Wednesday if you’re trying to take the Stevenson Expy. Lanes and ramps will be closed in the morning and afternoon for construction. Check out the closures: •…

December 2016 events calendar for Chicago

December 18, 2016

Well, 2016 is finally coming to a close. And to be honest…we’re ready for this year to end. But that doesn’t mean we’re not excited for December in Chicago! We…

Weekend Alert December 16–18: Holidays at Millennium Park with Your Favorite Christmas Carols, City Tours + Top Dance & Theatre Shows

December 16, 2016

The countdown to Christmas and New Year’s Eve continues, which means we have some amazing holiday options in Chicago for all to enjoy this weekend! Whether spending the evening soaking…

Uber Named Metra's Ridesharing Partner, Officials Say

December 15, 2016

Uber was named the official rideshare partner of Metra on Wednesday. The partnership, which is scheduled to start in February 2017, will be a three-year agreement, Metra officials said. “Now more…

Riding Through Red Lights Could Save Cyclists' Lives, Study Suggests

December 14, 2016

Should bicyclists abide by the same traffic laws as motor vehicles at intersections? A new study from DePaul University suggests they shouldn’t always have to. The study, published Monday by DePaul’s…

One Lane Of Foster Shut Down As Crews Replace Rusted Beam Over River

December 13, 2016

If you drive Foster Avenue just east of the Edens Expy. this week, get ready to slow down. One lane of westbound traffic on Foster Avenue will be closed Tuesday…

Navy Pier Named Country's Top Tourist Destination Based On Lyft Rides There

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