Instead of whacking Uber, Evanston looks to lift burden on taxis

By Austin Berg

06/21/2016

The city of Evanston offers a path forward for governments to level the playing field between traditional taxis and ridesharing.

TAGS: collaborative economy, Lyft, rideshare, Uber

Uber and Airbnb ordinances show Chicago ushering in new era of hyperregulation

By Chris Lentino

06/21/2016

In the face of fleeing residents, the Chicago City Council has chosen to add more and more layers of regulation instead of reforming.

TAGS: Airbnb, Chicago, collaborative economy, Lyft, Rahm Emanuel, regulations, Uber

Uber, Lyft threaten to leave Chicago

By Austin Berg

06/18/2016

Chicago City Council is one vote away from enacting punishing rules that could force the popular platforms out of the Windy City.

TAGS: Chicago, collaborative economy, Lyft, regulations, rideshare, Uber

Rahm’s power move on Airbnb ordinance shows who’s the boss in City Hall

By Chris Lentino

05/20/2016

Despite calls for more time, the mayor flexed his muscle to increase taxes on short-term Airbnb rentals to over 21 percent.

TAGS: Airbnb, Chicago, collaborative economy, Rahm Emanuel, regulations, sharing economy

Chicago aldermen call for $500 licenses for Airbnb renters

11/22/2015

If Chicago politicians have their way, Airbnb prices will rise as the city enforces $500 licensing requirements against those who rent out rooms through online services.

TAGS: collaborative economy

Illinois lawmakers champion crowdfunding bill

By Michael Lucci

03/04/2015

This is an important step in outpacing neighboring states, and for embracing an innovative, entrepreneurial culture in Illinois.

TAGS: Carol Sente, collaborative economy, crowdfunding, Indiegogo, Kickstarter, Tom Demmer

Illinois General Assembly won’t override veto of ridesharing bill

11/20/2014

Illinois lawmakers should keep their hands off ridesharing and let innovation continue.

TAGS: Chicago, collaborative economy, Lyft, regulations, rideshare, Uber

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Instead of whacking Uber, Evanston looks to lift burden on taxis

Uber and Airbnb ordinances show Chicago ushering in new era of hyperregulation

Uber, Lyft threaten to leave Chicago

Rahm’s power move on Airbnb ordinance shows who’s the boss in City Hall

Chicago aldermen call for $500 licenses for Airbnb renters

Illinois lawmakers champion crowdfunding bill

Illinois General Assembly won’t override veto of ridesharing bill

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