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.

Lincoln Avenue Temporarily Closed To Traffic Between Leland And Eastwood Amid Major Construction

Lincoln Avenue Temporarily Closed To Traffic Between Leland And Eastwood Amid Major Construction

CHICAGO — A key stretch of Lincoln Avenue in the Lincoln Square neighborhood has been temporarily closed to traffic as part of an ongoing ...

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Overturned Semi Truck on I-55 Sparks Major Delays in Burr Ridge; Hazmat Crews Respond to Epoxy Spill

Overturned Semi Truck on I-55 Sparks Major Delays in Burr Ridge; Hazmat Crews Respond to Epoxy Spill

BURR RIDGE — A chaotic Tuesday morning commute unfolded on I-55 when a semi truck overturned near County Line Road, causing traffic backups stretching ...

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JB Pritzker Expected To Announce Run For 3rd Term As Illinois Governor, Fueling 2028 Presidential Buzz

JB Pritzker Expected To Announce Run For 3rd Term As Illinois Governor, Fueling 2028 Presidential Buzz

ILLINOIS — Governor JB Pritzker is preparing to formally announce his campaign for a third term this week, according to multiple sources, setting the ...

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Central Illinois Woman Receives False Vehicle Impound Letters From Chicago, But It Wasn't Her Car

Central Illinois Woman Receives False Vehicle Impound Letters From Chicago, But It Wasn’t Her Car

ILLINOIS — A woman living nearly 150 miles from Chicago was shocked to receive two alarming letters from the city—one even certified mail—claiming her ...

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Severe Thunderstorms Rattle Northern Illinois, Triggering Weather Alerts

Severe Thunderstorms Rattle Northern Illinois, Triggering Weather Alerts

ILLINOIS — A round of scattered severe thunderstorms swept across parts of Northern Illinois on Tuesday evening, prompting warnings and raising concerns over flooding ...

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Mayor Brandon Johnson Says Tipped Minimum Wage Law Is Fueling Growth In Chicago

Mayor Brandon Johnson Says Tipped Minimum Wage Law Is Fueling Growth In Chicago

CHICAGO — Mayor Brandon Johnson is crediting Chicago’s new tipped minimum wage law with helping spark growth in the city’s restaurant sector — despite ...

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Dubious ‘Underground Chicago’ Videos Are Going Viral — But What’s Really Beneath The City?

Dubious ‘Underground Chicago’ Videos Are Going Viral — But What’s Really Beneath The City?

CHICAGO — If you’ve recently scrolled through Instagram or TikTok and landed on shadowy videos of tunnels, freight cars, or eerie dim corridors labeled ...

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Illinois Lawmakers Clash Over Trump’s Iran Strikes: Democrats Demand Answers, Republicans Call It ‘Victory’

Illinois Lawmakers Clash Over Trump’s Iran Strikes: Democrats Demand Answers, Republicans Call It ‘Victory’

CHICAGO — A stark divide has emerged among Illinois congressional leaders following President Donald Trump’s controversial decision to launch airstrikes on Iranian nuclear facilities ...

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CTU President Pushes Borrowing Plan To Avoid Deep Cuts In Chicago Public Schools Budget Crisis

CTU President Pushes Borrowing Plan To Avoid Deep Cuts In Chicago Public Schools Budget Crisis

CHICAGO — Chicago Teachers Union President Stacy Davis Gates is calling on Chicago Public Schools to borrow money rather than impose staffing or service ...

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Chicago Becomes the Most Vegan-Friendly City in the U.S. by PETA

Chicago Becomes the Most Vegan-Friendly City in the U.S. by PETA

CHICAGO — Chicago has officially earned a new culinary title: the most vegan-friendly city in the U.S., according to a recent announcement from PETA ...

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