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.

Chicago’s New Regional Day Pass Aims To Unify CTA, Metra, and Pace Travel

Chicago’s New Regional Day Pass Aims To Unify CTA, Metra, and Pace Travel

CHICAGO — City transit officials have launched a new Regional Day Pass that lets commuters travel seamlessly across CTA, Metra, and Pace systems for ...

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Chicago Protesters Rally Against U.S. Bombings In Tehran, Demand Diplomatic Action

CHICAGO — A surge of anti-war sentiment rippled through downtown Chicago over the weekend as demonstrators gathered to protest recent U.S. military airstrikes in ...

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Chicago Homeownership Offers New Stability Amid Market Uncertainty

Chicago Homeownership Offers New Stability Amid Market Uncertainty

CHICAGO — As economic uncertainty continues across the country, many residents in Chicago are finding peace of mind by investing in homeownership — a ...

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Fed’s Goolsbee Raises Concerns About Tariffs and Inflation Amid Economic Uncertainty

Fed’s Goolsbee Raises Concerns About Tariffs and Inflation Amid Economic Uncertainty

CHICAGO — Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago President Austan Goolsbee is raising new questions about how current tariff policies could shape the U.S. economy, ...

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Illinois Budget Draws Fire as Civic Federation Calls $55.2B Plan ‘Incomplete’ and Risky

Illinois Budget Draws Fire as Civic Federation Calls $55.2B Plan ‘Incomplete’ and Risky

ILLINOIS — Illinois’ recently passed $55.2 billion state budget is under renewed scrutiny for failing to address major structural issues in its tax policy ...

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Chicago Locals Reveal the City’s Most Underrated Restaurants

Chicago Locals Reveal the City’s Most Underrated Restaurants

CHICAGO — While the city’s food scene boasts Michelin-starred chefs and viral hotspots, many locals say the real culinary treasures are tucked into quiet ...

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Chicago’s Black-Owned Businesses Reflect on Juneteenth A Call for Year-Round Support

Chicago’s Black-Owned Businesses Reflect on Juneteenth: A Call for Year-Round Support

CHICAGO — As Juneteenth continues to gain national recognition, Black-owned businesses in Chicago are hoping the community’s support doesn’t begin and end with the ...

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New Chicago Clinic Sparks Outrage Over Late-Term Abortions Up to 34 Weeks

New Chicago Clinic Sparks Outrage Over Late-Term Abortions Up to 34 Weeks

CHICAGO — A newly opened abortion clinic in Chicago is at the center of a growing controversy after it revealed it will be providing ...

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Chicago Curfew Ordinance Vetoed by Mayor Brandon Johnson as Override Push Begins

Chicago Curfew Ordinance Vetoed by Mayor Brandon Johnson as Override Push Begins

CHICAGO — Mayor Brandon Johnson has officially vetoed a controversial ordinance that would have given the city’s police superintendent the authority to impose short-term ...

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Chicago NASCAR Street Race Raffle Offers Tickets While Supporting Kids’ Programs

Chicago NASCAR Street Race Raffle Offers Tickets While Supporting Kids’ Programs

CHICAGO — Residents now have a chance to attend the highly anticipated 2025 NASCAR Chicago Street Race — and support a meaningful cause in ...

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