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.

Severe Weather Alert: Illinois Faces Enhanced Storm Risk on Wednesday

Severe Weather Alert: Illinois Faces Enhanced Storm Risk on Wednesday

ILLINOIS — The National Weather Service’s Storm Prediction Center (SPC) has placed much of Illinois under an Enhanced Risk (Level 3 of 5) for ...

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Illinois Budget Draws Fire as Civic Federation Calls $55.2B Plan ‘Incomplete’ and Risky

Illinois Budget Draws Fire as Civic Federation Calls $55.2B Plan ‘Incomplete’ and Risky

CHICAGO — Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker signed off on the state’s largest budget in history Monday, touting it as a responsible and balanced $55.1 ...

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Chicago Native Lands One-Of-A-Kind Pope Leo XIV Trading Card — And Says “The Card Picked Me”

Chicago Native Lands One-Of-A-Kind Pope Leo XIV Trading Card — And Says “The Card Picked Me”

CHICAGO — A South Side native’s chance purchase of religious trading cards has turned into a once-in-a-lifetime discovery — and potentially a life-changing windfall. ...

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Kumiko and Oriole Take Home James Beard Awards as Chicago Hosts Nation’s Top Culinary Night

Kumiko and Oriole Take Home James Beard Awards as Chicago Hosts Nation’s Top Culinary Night

CHICAGO — The nation’s premier food awards ceremony returned to the Lyric Opera House this week, and two West Loop restaurants — Kumiko and ...

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Cook County Expands Down Payment Assistance Program with $8.6 Million Boost

Cook County Expands Down Payment Assistance Program with $8.6 Million Boost

CHICAGO — Cook County is stepping up its efforts to make homeownership more accessible by adding $8.6 million in funding to its Down Payment ...

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Chicago Businesses Could Be Fined $500 Daily for Store Signs Under New Ordinance

Chicago Businesses Could Be Fined $500 Daily for Store Signs Under New Ordinance

CHICAGO — A proposed ordinance backed by Mayor Brandon Johnson could impose hefty daily fines on small businesses across the city if their window ...

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Twin Cities Restaurant and Chef Win Big at James Beard Awards Held in Chicago

Twin Cities Restaurant and Chef Win Big at James Beard Awards Held in Chicago

CHICAGO — A Minnesota-based restaurant and chef made headlines this week after winning two of the highest honors at the prestigious James Beard Awards, ...

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Bally’s Chicago Casino Lawsuit Ends But Race Quota Rules Remain in Place

Bally’s Chicago Casino Lawsuit Ends But Race Quota Rules Remain in Place

CHICAGO — Bally’s Corporation has officially settled a federal lawsuit challenging the race- and gender-based terms tied to its $1.7 billion casino development project ...

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Missing Woman With Mental Illness Last Seen Near West Roosevelt Road

Missing Woman With Mental Illness Last Seen Near West Roosevelt Road

CHICAGO — The Chicago Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating a missing 28-year-old woman, Glennise Peoples, who was last seen ...

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VonOff1700 Warns NBA YoungBoy Ahead of Chicago Concert, Raising Security Concerns

VonOff1700 Warns NBA YoungBoy Ahead of Chicago Concert, Raising Security Concerns

CHICAGO — A warning issued by Chicago drill rapper VonOff1700 has sparked safety concerns ahead of NBA YoungBoy’s highly anticipated concert at the United ...

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