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.

Chicago Woman’s Event Venue Closed Over Licensing Issues in Bridgeport

Chicago Woman’s Event Venue Closed Over Licensing Issues in Bridgeport

CHICAGO — A former funeral home turned event venue in the Bridgeport neighborhood has been shut down by the city after nearly a year ...

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Naperville Home Prices Jump 91% Since 2013 as Market Moves Faster Than Ever

Naperville Home Prices Jump 91% Since 2013 as Market Moves Faster Than Ever

NAPERVILLE, ILL — Homeowners in Naperville are seeing major gains in their property values as the real estate market has transformed significantly over the ...

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Chicago Pride Parade Returns For 54th Year With Festivals, Music And CTA Rainbow Train

Chicago Pride Parade Returns For 54th Year With Festivals, Music And CTA Rainbow Train

CHICAGO — This June, Chicago bursts into color with the return of its 54th Annual Pride Parade, a hallmark event celebrating the city’s LGBTQ+ ...

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10 Years After Same-Sex Marriage Ruling, Legal Uncertainty Grows Despite Broad Public Support

10 Years After Same-Sex Marriage Ruling, Legal Uncertainty Grows Despite Broad Public Support

CHICAGO — Ten years after the U.S. Supreme Court’s landmark Obergefell v. Hodges ruling legalized same-sex marriage nationwide, LGBTQ+ advocates and legal experts warn ...

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Tesla’s Robotaxi Test Begins in Texas as Musk Tries to Revive Sales After Boycotts

Tesla’s Robotaxi Test Begins in Texas as Musk Tries to Revive Sales After Boycotts

CHICAGO — Tesla CEO Elon Musk has officially launched a small-scale test of his long-promised robotaxi service in Austin, Texas — a move he ...

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Popular Chicago Hairstylist Dies After Falling Off Yacht During Party with Friends

Popular Chicago Hairstylist Dies After Falling Off Yacht During Party with Friends

CHICAGO — A popular hairstylist from Chicago has died after reportedly falling off a yacht during a party with friends, prompting heartbreak across the ...

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Pritzker Signs Swipe Fee Ban Delay Amid Ongoing Court Battle Between Banks and Retailers

Pritzker Signs Swipe Fee Ban Delay Amid Ongoing Court Battle Between Banks and Retailers

ILLINOIS — Gov. JB Pritzker has signed a law delaying the enforcement of Illinois’ swipe fee ban, amid a deepening legal dispute between banks ...

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Chicago Launches Unified Transit Day Pass for CTA, Metra, and Pace Riders

Chicago Launches Unified Transit Day Pass for CTA, Metra, and Pace Riders

CHICAGO — Public transportation in the city just got a major upgrade. A new Regional Day Pass is now available to help Chicagoans and ...

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Chicago Protesters Rally Against U.S. Strikes on Iran, Call for Peace Over Escalation

Chicago Protesters Rally Against U.S. Strikes on Iran, Call for Peace Over Escalation

CHICAGO — Dozens of demonstrators gathered at Federal Plaza in downtown Chicago Sunday night to protest the Trump administration’s military strikes on three Iranian ...

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Hundreds Protest in Chicago After Supreme Court Upholds Trans Healthcare Ban for Minors

Hundreds Protest in Chicago After Supreme Court Upholds Trans Healthcare Ban for Minors

CHICAGO — More than 250 people gathered in Chicago’s Federal Plaza over the weekend to protest a U.S. Supreme Court ruling that upholds a ...

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