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.

Five Historic Chicago Condos For Sale That Preserve Classic Charm

CHICAGO — In a city increasingly filled with modern gray open-concept apartments, a handful of historic condos still offer vintage layouts, original finishes, and ...

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Scammers Target Google Users With Fake Invites, Cybersecurity Experts Warn

Scammers Target Google Users With Fake Invites, Cybersecurity Experts Warn

CHICAGO — Cybersecurity experts are warning that scammers are exploiting popular Google services like Gmail, Calendar, and Meet to launch sophisticated phishing attacks, targeting ...

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Kyle Teel Joins White Sox For Major League Debut, Celebrates With New Shirt And Solid Performance

Kyle Teel Joins White Sox For Major League Debut, Celebrates With New Shirt And Solid Performance

CHICAGO — In a welcome highlight amid a rebuilding season, the Chicago White Sox introduced one of their top prospects, Kyle Teel, to the ...

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Illinois Ground Beef Health Alert: USDA Flags E. Coli Risk in Whole Foods Organic Rancher Packages

Illinois Ground Beef Health Alert: USDA Flags E. Coli Risk in Whole Foods Organic Rancher Packages

ILLINOIS — A public health alert has been issued for certain packages of ground beef sold at Whole Foods Market locations — including in ...

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Chicago Air Quality Plunges Amid Canadian Wildfire Smoke: City Among Worst In The World

Chicago Air Quality Plunges Amid Canadian Wildfire Smoke: City Among Worst In The World

CHICAGO — Smoke drifting from massive Canadian wildfires has pushed Chicago’s air quality to one of the worst levels globally, prompting emergency alerts and ...

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Illinois Passes Drug Affordability Bill Targeting Pharmacy Middlemen

Illinois Passes Drug Affordability Bill Targeting Pharmacy Middlemen

ILLINOIS — A major step to reduce prescription drug prices in Illinois is now headed to Gov. JB Pritzker’s desk after lawmakers passed the ...

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Rental Junk Fees Ban in Illinois Delayed as Senate Session Ends

Rental Junk Fees Ban in Illinois Delayed as Senate Session Ends

ILLINOIS — A Democratic-backed bill aimed at eliminating certain rental “junk fees” across Illinois failed to advance before the legislative session ended, leaving many ...

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Chicago Leaders Slam Trump’s New Travel Ban: “Discriminatory, Political Theater”

Chicago Leaders Slam Trump’s New Travel Ban: “Discriminatory, Political Theater”

CHICAGO — Immigration advocates, elected officials, and civil rights groups across Chicago are forcefully condemning a newly announced travel ban from the Trump administration ...

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111 W. Illinois Office Building To Undergo $64 Million Residential Conversion

111 W. Illinois Office Building To Undergo $64 Million Residential Conversion

CHICAGO — Another commercial property in River North is set for a major transformation as developers move forward with converting the former Salesforce office ...

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Chicago Brokerage Battle Heats Up — But Stephen Baird Says 'Owner-Driven' Firms Will Win

Chicago Brokerage Battle Heats Up — But Stephen Baird Says ‘Owner-Driven’ Firms Will Win

CHICAGO — As competition intensifies in Chicago’s real estate market, Stephen Baird, CEO of Baird & Warner, believes the true winners won’t be the ...

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