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 Delays Credit Card Fee Ban as Banks Push Back

Illinois Delays Ban on Credit Card Fees Amid Legal Pushback from Banks

SPRINGFIELD, IL — A landmark Illinois law that would prohibit banks and credit card companies from charging processing fees on sales taxes and tips ...

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ComEd Rate Increase Starts June 2025: What It Means for Your Bill

ComEd Rate Hike Takes Effect in June—Here’s Why Your Electric Bill May Be Higher

CHICAGO, IL — Many Chicagoland residents can expect to see higher electric bills this month as ComEd implements a rate increase that officially took ...

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Johnsonville Shuts Down Kankakee County Meat Plant, Laying Off 274 Workers

MOMENCE, ILLINOIS — Johnsonville LLC has permanently closed its meat processing plant in Kankakee County this week, laying off 274 workers as part of ...

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Iowa Weather Alert: Thunderstorm Watch Issued for 12 Northwestern Counties Through Early Tuesday

Severe Thunderstorm Watch in Iowa: Dangerous Winds and Hail Threaten Northwestern Counties Through Tuesday

NORTHWEST IOWA — A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued across multiple counties in northwest Iowa as meteorologists warn of strong to damaging winds, ...

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New SNAP Legislation in Ohio Raises Alarms Across State Lines

SNAP Fraud Crackdown in Ohio Sparks Concern: Could Illinois Be Next?

CHICAGO — New legislative moves in Ohio aimed at cracking down on SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) fraud and limiting what recipients can buy ...

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Schoolchildren struggling with headaches and vomiting from oil and gas plant pollution

Children Sickened by Oil and Gas Pollution Near Schools: What Illinois Families Should Know

LYBROOK, N.M. — When young Amari Werito steps off the school bus, he often smells what he calls “rotten eggs” in the air. That ...

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Daily Walking Could Slash Colon Cancer Risk: New Study Offers Hope for Survivors

CHICAGO — In a landmark clinical trial that could change how doctors support cancer recovery, researchers have found that a consistent walking routine can ...

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Cook County’s 2024 Property Tax Multiplier Finalized at 3.0355

Cook County’s 2024 Property Tax Multiplier Set at 3.0355, Raising Concerns for Homeowners

CHICAGO, IL — Cook County property owners are preparing for the impact of the Illinois Department of Revenue’s newly announced 2024 equalization factor: 3.0355. ...

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Trump and Xi May Resume Trade Talks Amid Tensions, Hassett Says

Trump and Xi May Reignite Trade Talks, But No Date Set Yet, Says White House Official

Chicago, IL — A new round of U.S.-China trade talks may be on the horizon as White House officials say President Donald Trump and ...

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Illinois Lawmakers Pass $55 Billion State Budget — But Transit Crisis Still Looms

Illinois Lawmakers Pass $55 Billion State Budget — But Transit Crisis Still Looms

SPRINGFIELD, IL — Illinois lawmakers narrowly passed a $55 billion state budget before the spring session ended, avoiding a shutdown—but failed to approve a ...

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