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.

Supreme Court Ruling Clears Path for Trump’s Birthright Citizenship Order

Supreme Court Ruling Clears Path for Trump’s Birthright Citizenship Order

CHICAGO — A landmark Supreme Court ruling has drastically altered how presidential powers can be checked — and it’s putting former President Donald Trump’s ...

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Could GPS Darts Be the Answer to Chicago’s High-Speed Police Chase Dilemma

Could GPS Darts Be the Answer to Chicago’s High-Speed Police Chase Dilemma?

CHICAGO — With dangerous police chases increasingly putting lives and city budgets at risk, a new tech-based solution is being explored: GPS darts. The ...

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103-Year-Old Menasha Packaging Plant to Close in Chicago, 128 Jobs Lost

103-Year-Old Menasha Packaging Plant to Close in Chicago, 128 Jobs Lost

CHICAGO — A packaging company that has operated on the city’s West Side for more than a century is shutting down operations, eliminating over ...

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Chicago Firm Buys Retail Section of Tribune Tower, Betting on Michigan Avenue Comeback

Chicago Firm Buys Retail Section of Tribune Tower, Betting on Michigan Avenue Comeback

CHICAGO — A Chicago-based investment company has purchased the retail portion of the iconic Tribune Tower, signaling renewed confidence in the revival of the ...

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Chicago Trans Migrant Who Escaped Violence Now Faces Deportation Risk

Chicago Trans Migrant Who Escaped Violence Now Faces Deportation Risk

CHICAGO — Tere, a 39-year-old transgender migrant from Venezuela, came to Chicago in 2023 to escape brutal anti-LGBTQ+ violence in her home country. She ...

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CPS Faces $730M Budget Deficit as Interim CEO King Urges Transparency; Teachers Union Rallies for Funding Fix

CPS Faces $730M Budget Deficit as Interim CEO King Urges Transparency; Teachers Union Rallies for Funding Fix

CHICAGO — Chicago Public Schools is facing a staggering $730 million budget deficit, according to newly appointed interim CEO Dr. Macquline King, who addressed ...

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No Official Downtown Fireworks in Chicago for Fourth of July Again This Year

No Official Downtown Fireworks in Chicago for Fourth of July Again This Year

CHICAGO — There will be no official city fireworks in downtown Chicago this Fourth of July, continuing a now-annual trend despite the holiday falling ...

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‘The Freeze’ Sign Returns in Logan Square Ahead of Small Cheval Burger Spot Opening

‘The Freeze’ Sign Returns in Logan Square Ahead of Small Cheval Burger Spot Opening

CHICAGO — The iconic Freeze sign has been reinstalled at 2815 W. Armitage Ave., much to the relief of Logan Square residents who feared ...

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Universal Studios Bringing Year-Round Horror Experience to Chicago's River West in 2027

Universal Studios Bringing Year-Round Horror Experience to Chicago’s River West in 2027

CHICAGO — Universal Studios is set to bring its first-ever Midwest attraction to Chicago’s River West neighborhood — a permanent, immersive horror-themed experience called ...

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Ald. Hall Withdraws West Chatham Park Renaming After Backlash Over Derrick Rose Proposal

Ald. Hall Withdraws West Chatham Park Renaming After Backlash Over Derrick Rose Proposal

CHICAGO — A proposal to rename West Chatham Park after NBA star Derrick Rose has been withdrawn following intense pushback from residents, many of ...

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