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.

Derse Relocates Headquarters to Oak Creek, Combining Milwaukee and Waukegan Operations

Derse Relocates Headquarters to Oak Creek, Combining Milwaukee and Waukegan Operations

ILLINOIS — Derse, a leading face-to-face marketing agency, has announced it will relocate its Milwaukee headquarters to Oak Creek, consolidating its operations with its ...

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Family Says Boy With Ties to Chicago Area Was Shot by Israeli Forces in West Bank

Family Says Boy With Ties to Chicago Area Was Shot by Israeli Forces in West Bank

ILLINOIS — A family with ties to the Chicago area is seeking answers after a 17-year-old Palestinian American boy was fatally shot during an ...

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Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker Expected To Announce Bid For Third Term This Week Amid White House Speculation

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker Expected To Announce Bid For Third Term This Week Amid White House Speculation

CHICAGO — Illinois Governor JB Pritzker is poised to formally announce his run for a third term later this week, according to a source ...

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AT&T to Pay $177 Million in Data Breach Settlement: When Customers Can Expect Payouts

AT&T to Pay $177 Million in Data Breach Settlement: When Customers Can Expect Payouts

ILLINOIS — Millions of current and former AT&T customers may soon receive compensation after a federal judge granted preliminary approval to a $177 million ...

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First Human Case Of West Nile Virus In Illinois This Year Confirmed In Southern Region

ILLINOIS — The first human case of West Nile virus in Illinois this year has been confirmed in the state’s southern region, marking the ...

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O’Hare Sets All-Time TSA Screening Record As Summer Travel Surges Nationwide

O’Hare Sets All-Time TSA Screening Record As Summer Travel Surges Nationwide

CHICAGO — O’Hare International Airport reached a major milestone over the weekend, setting a new Transportation Security Administration (TSA) record for the most travelers ...

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Aurora Mobile Allocates 20% of Assets to Crypto in Strategic Growth Move

Aurora Mobile Allocates 20% of Assets to Crypto in Strategic Growth Move

ILLINOIS — Aurora Mobile, a U.S.-listed technology firm based in China, has announced it will allocate 20% of its liquid assets into cryptocurrency as ...

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Oak Park Hospital Faces Heat Crisis After Weiss Evacuation During Chicago Heat Wave

Oak Park Hospital Faces Heat Crisis After Weiss Evacuation During Chicago Heat Wave

CHICAGO — Patients evacuated from Weiss Memorial Hospital due to sweltering conditions were met with a similarly dire situation at West Suburban Medical Center ...

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CareerBuilder And Monster File For Chapter 11 Bankruptcy As Job Market Shifts

CareerBuilder And Monster File For Chapter 11 Bankruptcy As Job Market Shifts

CHICAGO — Two of the most well-known names in online job hunting — CareerBuilder and Monster — have filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, signaling ...

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Aldi To Open New Grocery Store In River North, Replacing Closed Whole Foods

Aldi To Open New Grocery Store In River North, Replacing Closed Whole Foods

CHICAGO — Grocery chain Aldi is expanding its footprint in Downtown Chicago, confirming plans to move into the former Whole Foods location in River ...

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