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.

Opioid Overdoses Spike Across Chicago During Weekend Heat Wave

Opioid Overdoses Spike Across Chicago During Weekend Heat Wave

CHICAGO — A sweltering weekend heat wave in Chicago triggered a surge of opioid overdoses, prompting city health officials to activate their emergency spike ...

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Chicago Protesters Rally Against Trump’s Strikes on Iran Amid Sweltering Heat

Chicago Protesters Rally Against Trump’s Strikes on Iran Amid Sweltering Heat

CHICAGO — More than 100 protesters gathered in Federal Plaza on Sunday evening to denounce the United States’ latest military escalation in the Middle ...

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‘Beyond Closure,’ Documentary On 2013 CPS School Closings, Comes To Bronzeville, Englewood

‘Beyond Closure,’ Documentary On 2013 CPS School Closings, Comes To Bronzeville, Englewood

CHICAGO — A powerful new documentary titled Beyond Closure is spotlighting the lasting trauma and community consequences of the 2013 mass closure of 50 ...

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Milwaukee Avenue in Avondale Getting New Bike Lanes, Bumpouts to Boost Safety

Milwaukee Avenue in Avondale Getting New Bike Lanes, Bumpouts to Boost Safety

CHICAGO — Milwaukee Avenue in the city’s Avondale neighborhood is getting a safety-focused makeover as the Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT) begins installing protected ...

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Chicago's Water Intake Cribs The Marvelous Structures Powering Our City’s Water System

Chicago’s Water Intake Cribs: The Marvelous Structures Powering Our City’s Water System

CHICAGO — Sitting miles offshore in Lake Michigan, the water intake cribs may resemble lonely lighthouses or even floating circus tents. But these engineering ...

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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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