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EPISODE · Apr 15, 2026 · 8 MIN

Wednesday, April 15, 2026

from The Rundown | Chicago News

Taxi fares will soon rise in Chicago by roughly 20% after the City Council approved the first fare hike in a decade at its April meeting on Wednesday. A federal appeals court ordered the release of former ComEd CEO Anne Pramaggiore and lobbyist Michael McClain from prison on Tuesday. Chicago White Sox pitcher Noah Schultz made his Major League debut Tuesday night. Plus, Humboldt Park resident Brendan Byrne owed federal taxes after filing his 2023 return, and like many people, he paid the balance through an online tax platform. His payment fell into limbo when the IRS-authorized payment vendor he used disappeared.

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