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 Bulls Offseason Outlook: Front Office Bides Time Amid Eastern Conference Shakeups

Chicago Bulls Offseason Outlook: Front Office Bides Time Amid Eastern Conference Shakeups

CHICAGO — While many NBA teams scramble to rebuild or recover from setbacks, the Chicago Bulls have remained unusually quiet this offseason — yet ...

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Johnsonville Closes Longstanding Momence Plant, Nearly 300 Workers Laid Off

Johnsonville Closes Longstanding Momence Plant, Nearly 300 Workers Laid Off

ILLINOIS — In a blow to the local workforce, Johnsonville Foods has shut down its Momence, Illinois manufacturing facility, resulting in the layoff of ...

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Central Illinois Housing Market Squeezed By Low Inventory And Soaring Prices

Central Illinois Housing Market Squeezed By Low Inventory And Soaring Prices

ILLINOIS — Buying a home in Central Illinois isn’t getting any easier — and recent numbers suggest it may get worse before it gets ...

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Chicago Crowned as Vegan-Friendly U.S. City By PETA

Chicago Crowned as Vegan-Friendly U.S. City By PETA — From Deep-Dish Pizza to Seitan Beef

CHICAGO — Long known for its Italian beef, hot dogs, and deep-dish pizza, Chicago is now being celebrated for something completely different: its vegan ...

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German Flavor Manufacturer Silesia To Open $40M Facility In Huntley, Bringing 41 New Jobs

German Flavor Manufacturer Silesia To Open $40M Facility In Huntley, Bringing 41 New Jobs

HUNTLEY, Ill. — German-based Silesia Flavors is set to significantly expand its U.S. footprint with a new $40 million manufacturing facility in Huntley, Illinois ...

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Meta Signs 20-Year Deal With Illinois Nuclear Plant To Power AI Operations

Meta Signs 20-Year Deal With Illinois Nuclear Plant To Power AI Operations

CLINTON, IL — Facebook and Instagram’s parent company, Meta, has signed a 20-year agreement to purchase electricity from Constellation Energy’s Clinton nuclear power plant ...

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Frank Lloyd Wright’s Early Masterpiece Lists for $2M in Oak Park After Nearly 30 Years

Frank Lloyd Wright’s Early Masterpiece Lists for $2M in Oak Park After Nearly 30 Years

OAK PARK, Ill. — One of the earliest homes designed by legendary architect Frank Lloyd Wright has returned to the market — and it’s ...

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Showers Possible With Sunshine Returning By Midweek in Chicago

Showers Possible With Sunshine Returning By Midweek in Chicago

CHICAGO — After a pleasant Saturday start, the Chicago area should prepare for scattered late-night showers and possible thunderstorms rolling in late Saturday through ...

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Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Eggs Sold in Illinois and 8 Other States Sickens 79 People

Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Eggs Sold in Illinois and 8 Other States Sickens 79 People

A multistate Salmonella outbreak has sickened at least 79 people and led to 21 hospitalizations, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ...

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Illinois ‘Chicken Bill’ Could Revolutionize Small Poultry Farming In The State

Illinois ‘Chicken Bill’ Could Revolutionize Small Poultry Farming In The State

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Small poultry farmers in Illinois could soon find it easier to bring their chickens to local markets and tables, thanks to ...

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