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.

Illinois Uses Full Road Closures to Speed Up Highway Repairs

Illinois Uses Full Road Closures to Speed Up Highway Repairs

ILLINOIS — Drivers in southern Illinois are adjusting to a new construction strategy by the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT): full highway closures during ...

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In 1894, Illinois Governor Opposed President’s Order to Send Federal Troops to Chicago

In 1894, Illinois Governor Opposed President’s Order to Send Federal Troops to Chicago

CHICAGO — More than a century ago, Illinois Governor John Peter Altgeld made history when he defied President Grover Cleveland’s decision to send federal ...

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Campus Police in Illinois Under Scrutiny for Racial Disparities in Traffic Stops

Campus Police in Illinois Under Scrutiny for Racial Disparities in Traffic Stops

CHICAGO — A new statewide analysis has uncovered troubling racial disparities in traffic enforcement by campus police departments across Illinois, raising serious concerns about ...

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Chicago Becomes the National Leader in Logistics That Makes the City Strong

Chicago Becomes the National Leader in Logistics That Makes the City Strong

CHICAGO — From packed warehouses in the suburbs to semi-trucks flowing through the Jane Byrne Interchange, logistics is a quiet force powering Chicago’s economy. ...

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Chicago’s New Heat Strategy Aims to Keep Residents Safe During Summer Heatwaves

Chicago’s New Heat Strategy Aims to Keep Residents Safe During Summer Heatwaves

CHICAGO — As summer heatwaves continue to intensify, Chicago has launched a 2025 infrastructure strategy aimed at protecting vulnerable residents and stabilizing the city’s ...

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Chicago Sees Highest May Home Listings in 3 Years, Giving Buyers More Choice

Chicago Sees Highest May Home Listings in 3 Years, Giving Buyers More Choice

CHICAGO — If you’re thinking about buying a home in the city, this summer might be your best shot in years. With a sharp ...

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Chicago Workplaces Lead in Innovation Thanks to Strong Leadership

Chicago Workplaces Lead in Innovation Thanks to Strong Leadership

CHICAGO — When it comes to innovation, it’s not skyscrapers or zip codes that drive success — it’s leadership. A new report highlighting the ...

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Chicago Warns Residents as Heat Index May Top 110°F — Cooling Centers Open Across City

Chicago Warns Residents as Heat Index May Top 110°F — Cooling Centers Open Across City

CHICAGO — With dangerously high temperatures forecasted, the Office of Emergency Management and Communications (OEMC) has issued a heat safety alert and activated the ...

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Illinois CEO Halts $600M Expansion, Urges Supreme Court to Act on Tariffs Threatening Small Businesses

Illinois CEO Halts $600M Expansion, Urges Supreme Court to Act on Tariffs Threatening Small Businesses

ILLINOIS — What would you do if your life’s work — your company, your jobs, your investment plans — was suddenly derailed by a ...

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Chicago Residents Protest Supreme Court Ruling on Trans Youth Healthcare

Chicago Residents Protest Supreme Court Ruling on Trans Youth Healthcare

CHICAGO — Hundreds of residents, advocates, and families gathered in the Loop on June 21 to protest the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in U.S. ...

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