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.

Northwestern University Enacts Austerity Measures Amid $790M Federal Funding Freeze

Northwestern University Enacts Austerity Measures Amid $790M Federal Funding Freeze

CHICAGO — Northwestern University has begun implementing a series of austerity measures after facing a massive $790 million federal funding freeze, a move triggered ...

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Supreme Court Ruling Allows States to Cut Medicaid Funds to Planned Parenthood, Raising Reproductive Health Concerns

Supreme Court Ruling Allows States to Cut Medicaid Funds to Planned Parenthood, Raising Reproductive Health Concerns

ILLINOIS — The U.S. Supreme Court has delivered a significant decision with national implications, ruling that states can withhold Medicaid funding from Planned Parenthood, ...

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Despite Growing Economic Concerns, Lawmakers Continue to Fail Illinois Businesses

Despite Growing Economic Concerns, Lawmakers Continue to Fail Illinois Businesses

ILLINOIS — As economic uncertainty continues to grip the state, Illinois lawmakers have passed two controversial bills that business advocates say may further damage ...

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Chicago Lands $100M Year-Round Entertainment Destination

Chicago Lands $100M Year-Round Entertainment Destination

CHICAGO — In a major win for the city’s economy and entertainment industry, Universal Destinations & Experiences has announced it will launch a $100 ...

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Think It’s Better To Wait for a Recession Before You Move in Chicago? Think Again

Think It’s Better To Wait for a Recession Before You Move in Chicago? Think Again

CHICAGO — With recession fears dominating economic headlines, many residents are wondering whether now is the right time to buy or sell a home ...

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Two Security Breaches in 10 Days Spark Concern at O’Hare International Airport

Two Security Breaches in 10 Days Spark Concern at O’Hare International Airport

CHICAGO — Two separate security breaches within a 10-day span at O’Hare International Airport have raised red flags about perimeter safety and checkpoint oversight, ...

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U.S. Steel Sale Raises Pollution Concerns in Gary, Indiana as Advocates Demand Accountability

U.S. Steel Sale Raises Pollution Concerns in Gary, Indiana as Advocates Demand Accountability

CHICAGO — As the $11 billion deal for U.S. Steel’s acquisition by Nippon Steel progresses, environmental advocates and residents in Gary, Indiana, are raising ...

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Illinois Lawmakers Move to Allow WHO-Endorsed Abortion Pills, Sidestepping FDA

Illinois Lawmakers Move to Allow WHO-Endorsed Abortion Pills, Sidestepping FDA

ILLINOIS — A controversial Illinois bill would allow abortion drugs to remain legal and accessible in the state even if the U.S. Food and ...

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General Mills Will Eliminate Artificial Dyes From All Products by End of 2027

General Mills Will Eliminate Artificial Dyes From All Products by End of 2027

CHICAGO — General Mills has announced it will remove all artificial dyes from its food products by the end of 2027, a significant shift ...

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Chicago Tipped Wage Hike Sparks Tension Among Restaurant Owners Ahead of July 1 Rollout

Chicago Tipped Wage Hike Sparks Tension Among Restaurant Owners Ahead of July 1 Rollout

CHICAGO — A new chapter in Chicago’s labor landscape begins July 1, as the city increases its minimum wage for tipped workers — a ...

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