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.

NW Side Alderpeople Want Out Of Anti-Gentrification Zone, Saying It’s ‘Punishing’ Longtime Homeowners

NW Side Alderpeople Want Out Of Anti-Gentrification Zone, Saying It’s ‘Punishing’ Longtime Homeowners

CHICAGO — Two Northwest Side aldermen are seeking to withdraw their wards from a city anti-gentrification zone, claiming the policy — designed to preserve ...

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Lake Michigan Water Levels Drop Nearly 4 Feet Since 2020, Reshaping Chicago’s Shoreline

CHICAGO — Lake Michigan has dropped nearly four feet since reaching record highs in 2020, transforming sections of Chicago’s shoreline, connecting once-separated beaches, and ...

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Chicago to Close Kenwood and Midway Homeless Shelters Citing Budget Woes

Chicago to Close Kenwood and Midway Homeless Shelters Citing Budget Woes

CHICAGO — Two major homeless shelters in Kenwood and West Lawn will shut down in the coming months, after city officials reversed their earlier ...

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Chicago Heat Wave Triggers Citywide Emergency Response Amid Dangerously High Temperatures

Chicago Heat Wave Triggers Citywide Emergency Response Amid Dangerously High Temperatures

CHICAGO — A severe heat wave has descended upon the city, prompting a heat advisory from the National Weather Service that remains in effect ...

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Chicago’s New Regional Day Pass Aims To Unify CTA, Metra, and Pace Travel

Chicago’s New Regional Day Pass Aims To Unify CTA, Metra, and Pace Travel

CHICAGO — City transit officials have launched a new Regional Day Pass that lets commuters travel seamlessly across CTA, Metra, and Pace systems for ...

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Chicago Protesters Rally Against U.S. Bombings In Tehran, Demand Diplomatic Action

CHICAGO — A surge of anti-war sentiment rippled through downtown Chicago over the weekend as demonstrators gathered to protest recent U.S. military airstrikes in ...

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Chicago Homeownership Offers New Stability Amid Market Uncertainty

Chicago Homeownership Offers New Stability Amid Market Uncertainty

CHICAGO — As economic uncertainty continues across the country, many residents in Chicago are finding peace of mind by investing in homeownership — a ...

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Fed’s Goolsbee Raises Concerns About Tariffs and Inflation Amid Economic Uncertainty

Fed’s Goolsbee Raises Concerns About Tariffs and Inflation Amid Economic Uncertainty

CHICAGO — Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago President Austan Goolsbee is raising new questions about how current tariff policies could shape the U.S. economy, ...

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Illinois Budget Draws Fire as Civic Federation Calls $55.2B Plan ‘Incomplete’ and Risky

Illinois Budget Draws Fire as Civic Federation Calls $55.2B Plan ‘Incomplete’ and Risky

ILLINOIS — Illinois’ recently passed $55.2 billion state budget is under renewed scrutiny for failing to address major structural issues in its tax policy ...

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Chicago Locals Reveal the City’s Most Underrated Restaurants

Chicago Locals Reveal the City’s Most Underrated Restaurants

CHICAGO — While the city’s food scene boasts Michelin-starred chefs and viral hotspots, many locals say the real culinary treasures are tucked into quiet ...

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