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.

Several Chicago-Area Beaches Closed or Under Advisory Due to High E. Coli Levels

Several Chicago-Area Beaches Closed or Under Advisory Due to High E. Coli Levels

CHICAGO — A number of beaches across the Chicago area are either closed or under bacterial advisories as health officials report elevated E. coli ...

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Apple’s $95M Siri Settlement: What Illinois Residents Need to Know — and How to Claim Your Share Before July 2

Apple’s $95M Siri Settlement: What Illinois Residents Need to Know — and How to Claim Your Share Before July 2

CHICAGO — Time is running out for Illinois residents to file a claim in Apple’s $95 million settlement over allegations that Siri, Apple’s voice ...

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Body of Missing Chicago Boater Recovered from Wisconsin River After Nearly Three Months

Body of Missing Chicago Boater Recovered from Wisconsin River After Nearly Three Months

WISCONSIN DELLS, WI — After nearly three months of searching, authorities have recovered the body of a 20-year-old Chicago man, Francesco Di Filippo, who ...

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Rev. David Gregg, Influential Leader of Chicago’s American Baptist Churches, Dies at 58

Rev. David Gregg, Influential Leader of Chicago’s American Baptist Churches, Dies at 58

CHICAGO — The Rev. Dr. David Gregg, a prominent and compassionate figure in Chicago’s religious community, passed away on June 26 at the age ...

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Severe Thunderstorm Warnings Issued for Chicago’s North and Northwest Suburbs

Severe Thunderstorm Warnings Issued for Chicago’s North and Northwest Suburbs

CHICAGO — Severe thunderstorms rolled through the northern and northwestern suburbs of Chicago on Sunday evening, triggering multiple warnings and causing hazardous conditions across ...

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The Violet Hour Closes After 18 Years in Wicker Park, Marking the End of a Chicago Cocktail Era

The Violet Hour Closes After 18 Years in Wicker Park, Marking the End of a Chicago Cocktail Era

CHICAGO — One of Chicago’s most celebrated bars, The Violet Hour, has officially closed its doors after 18 years of setting the standard for ...

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Edison Park’s Beloved Kaage Newsstand Closes After 82 Years in Business

Edison Park’s Beloved Kaage Newsstand Closes After 82 Years in Business

CHICAGO — In a moment that marks the end of an era, Kaage Newsstand, a staple of the Edison Park neighborhood for more than ...

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Amtrak Launches Direct Chicago-to-Miami Route: What Riders Can Expect

Amtrak Launches Direct Chicago-to-Miami Route: What Riders Can Expect

CHICAGO — Travelers looking to escape Midwest chill for Florida sunshine will soon have a new option: Amtrak is launching a direct train route ...

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Nick Sanchez Aims to Make History at NASCAR’s Chicago Street Race

Nick Sanchez Aims to Make History at NASCAR’s Chicago Street Race

CHICAGO — NASCAR driver Nick Sanchez is no stranger to breaking boundaries, but this weekend in Chicago, he’s pushing into new territory — literally. ...

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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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