Marisol Vega

Marisol Vega

Marisol writes about how city decisions affect everyday people. From housing and schools to city programs, she breaks down the news so it’s easy to understand. Her focus is helping readers know what’s changing and how it matters to them.

Calgary Reintroduces Fluoride Just as Florida Shuts It Off — Here’s Why It Matters

Calgary Reintroduces Fluoride Just as Florida Shuts It Off — Here’s Why It Matters

CHICAGO — On the same day that Florida officials stopped adding fluoride to public drinking water, the Canadian city of Calgary took the opposite ...

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Dangerous Heat and Storm Chances in Chicago This Monday, Forecasters Warn

Dangerous Heat and Storm Chances in Chicago This Monday, Forecasters Warn

CHICAGO — Meteorologists are warning of a dangerous heat wave combined with a chance of morning storms across the Chicago area on Monday, with ...

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Flash Floods Submerge Chicago Streets, Disrupt Flights and Infrastructure

Flash Floods Submerge Chicago Streets, Disrupt Flights and Infrastructure

CHICAGO — A powerful storm system brought devastating flash flooding to Chicago on Friday, drenching the city in torrential rain and triggering widespread disruptions. ...

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Turkish Airlines Under Scrutiny After Passenger’s Body Goes Missing in Chicago

Turkish Airlines Under Scrutiny After Passenger’s Body Goes Missing in Chicago

CHICAGO — A disturbing international aviation incident is unfolding at O’Hare International Airport after Turkish Airlines lost track of a deceased passenger’s body during ...

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Bally’s $250M Chicago IPO Could Finally Close in August After Months of Delays

Bally’s $250M Chicago IPO Could Finally Close in August After Months of Delays

CHICAGO — After more than eight months of delays, Bally’s Chicago may finally be nearing the finish line in its long-awaited $250 million initial ...

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Severe Weather Knocks Out Power for Thousands of ComEd Customers in Chicago Area

Severe Weather Knocks Out Power for Thousands of ComEd Customers in Chicago Area

CHICAGO — More than 48,000 ComEd customers across Cook and DuPage counties were left without electricity following a wave of severe thunderstorms that hit ...

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UChicago and IBM Join Forces to Boost Quantum Startup Ecosystem Across Illinois

University of Chicago and IBM Join Forces to Boost Quantum Startup Ecosystem Across Illinois

ILLINOIS — The University of Chicago has partnered with IBM to strengthen Illinois’ fast-growing quantum technology sector, announcing new investments and programs to support ...

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Fire Alarm at United Airlines HQ in Willis Tower Triggers Nationwide Ground Stop

Fire Alarm at United Airlines HQ in Willis Tower Triggers Nationwide Ground Stop

CHICAGO — A fire alarm at United Airlines’ headquarters in Chicago’s Willis Tower prompted a temporary nationwide ground stop for all United flights on ...

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Rockford Housing Market Reaches All-Time High as Inventory Plummets

Rockford Housing Market Reaches All-Time High as Inventory Plummets

ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS — The Rockford area housing market is hotter than ever, with the three-month rolling average home price reaching a record $226,786 in ...

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Chicago Man Overcomes Gastroschisis to Become Chef and Artist

Chicago Man Overcomes Gastroschisis to Become Chef and Artist

CHICAGO – From a challenging start in life to becoming a chef and music artist, Darryl Hall of the Austin neighborhood has turned a ...

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