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.

2025 Chicago Pride Parade Draws 800,000 Despite Heat and Rain

2025 Chicago Pride Parade Draws 800,000 Despite Heat and Rain

CHICAGO — The 2025 Chicago Pride Parade capped off June’s LGBTQ+ Pride Month with record attendance, vibrant celebration, and unwavering joy — even as ...

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Illinois Toy Company Challenges Trump-Era Tariffs Before Supreme Court

Illinois Toy Company Challenges Trump-Era Tariffs Before Supreme Court

CHICAGO — An Illinois-based educational toy company is asking the U.S. Supreme Court to fast-track a decision that could shake the foundations of America’s ...

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Illinois Bets Big on Quantum Tech: What It Means for Jobs, Industry, and the Future of the State

Illinois Bets Big on Quantum Tech: What It Means for Jobs, Industry, and the Future of the State

CHICAGO — With over $700 million in state backing, Illinois has positioned itself at the forefront of the emerging quantum technology industry — a ...

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GOP Lawsuit Challenges Illinois ‘Gut-and-Replace’ Bill Process, Targets Corporate Liability Law

GOP Lawsuit Challenges Illinois ‘Gut-and-Replace’ Bill Process, Targets Corporate Liability Law

SPRINGFIELD — A coalition of Republican lawmakers has filed a lawsuit to block a controversial piece of legislation they say violates Illinois’ Constitution and ...

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Illinois Trades Still Struggle to Diversify Women and Minorities Face Persistent Barriers

Illinois Trades Still Struggle to Diversify: Women and Minorities Face Persistent Barriers

CHICAGO — At first glance, the hustle and buzz of the annual SkillsUSA Illinois competition in Peoria may seem like a celebration of progress. ...

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Illinois Dust Storm Dangers Grow as Soil Conservation Funding Falls Short

Illinois Dust Storm Dangers Grow as Soil Conservation Funding Falls Short

ILLINOIS — Dust storms once thought to be relics of the Dust Bowl era are returning to Illinois — and the state’s underfunded soil ...

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Pritzker Launches Third-Term Campaign Amid National Speculation, Says It ‘Helps Illinois’

Pritzker Launches Third-Term Campaign Amid National Speculation, Says It ‘Helps Illinois’

SPRINGFIELD — Governor JB Pritzker officially launched his bid for a historic third term last week, but much of the attention wasn’t on 2026—it ...

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Lincoln Yards Development Stalls as Sterling Bay Cedes Control to JDL

Lincoln Yards Development Stalls as Sterling Bay Cedes Control to JDL

CHICAGO — The long-stalled Lincoln Yards development — once billed as a $6 billion transformation of Chicago’s North Side — is now facing a ...

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Supreme Court Ruling on Birthright Citizenship Sparks Fear and Legal Action in Illinois

Supreme Court Ruling on Birthright Citizenship Sparks Fear and Legal Action in Illinois

CHICAGO — Immigrant rights groups, legal advocates, and state officials across Illinois are sounding the alarm after a divided U.S. Supreme Court ruling curtailed ...

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The Violet Hour, Chicago’s Most Influential Cocktail Bar, Closes Permanently After Landlord Dispute

The Violet Hour, Chicago’s Most Influential Cocktail Bar, Closes Permanently After Landlord Dispute

CHICAGO — After nearly two decades of redefining the city’s nightlife and crafting a legacy of mixology, The Violet Hour — the famed Wicker ...

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