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’s Black-Owned Businesses Reflect on Juneteenth A Call for Year-Round Support

Chicago’s Black-Owned Businesses Reflect on Juneteenth: A Call for Year-Round Support

CHICAGO — As Juneteenth continues to gain national recognition, Black-owned businesses in Chicago are hoping the community’s support doesn’t begin and end with the ...

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New Chicago Clinic Sparks Outrage Over Late-Term Abortions Up to 34 Weeks

New Chicago Clinic Sparks Outrage Over Late-Term Abortions Up to 34 Weeks

CHICAGO — A newly opened abortion clinic in Chicago is at the center of a growing controversy after it revealed it will be providing ...

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Chicago Curfew Ordinance Vetoed by Mayor Brandon Johnson as Override Push Begins

Chicago Curfew Ordinance Vetoed by Mayor Brandon Johnson as Override Push Begins

CHICAGO — Mayor Brandon Johnson has officially vetoed a controversial ordinance that would have given the city’s police superintendent the authority to impose short-term ...

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Chicago NASCAR Street Race Raffle Offers Tickets While Supporting Kids’ Programs

Chicago NASCAR Street Race Raffle Offers Tickets While Supporting Kids’ Programs

CHICAGO — Residents now have a chance to attend the highly anticipated 2025 NASCAR Chicago Street Race — and support a meaningful cause in ...

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Chicago’s O’Hare Airport May Add First Gay Bar in U.S. Airports

Chicago’s O’Hare Airport May Add First Gay Bar in U.S. Airports

CHICAGO — A new proposal submitted for concession space at O’Hare International Airport could make history: Chicago’s iconic Sidetrack bar is seeking to open ...

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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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