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.

Highland Park Police Investigating Antisemitic Letter Sent to Local Residents

Highland Park Police Investigating Antisemitic Letter Sent to Local Residents

HIGHLAND PARK — Police in Highland Park are investigating a hate crime after residents in the 900 block of Marion Avenue received an antisemitic ...

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Father’s Day Immigration Check-Ins in Chicago Spark Deportation Concerns

Father’s Day Immigration Check-Ins in Chicago Spark Deportation Concerns

CHICAGO — Concerns over potential immigration enforcement escalated on Father’s Day as multiple Chicago families received sudden case check-in requests from U.S. Immigration and ...

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Trump Targets Democratic Cities Including Chicago for “Largest Mass Deportation Operation” in U.S. History

Trump Targets Democratic Cities Including Chicago for “Largest Mass Deportation Operation” in U.S. History

CHICAGO — Former President Donald Trump has announced an aggressive new immigration enforcement push, targeting Democratic strongholds like Chicago, Los Angeles, and New York ...

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2008 Parking Meter Deal Still Haunts City Finances as Private Investors Reap Windfall

2008 Parking Meter Deal Still Haunts City Finances as Private Investors Reap Windfall

CHICAGO — Once hailed as a solution to an immediate budget shortfall, the City of Chicago’s infamous 2008 parking meter lease is now regarded ...

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NPR Cuts Hit WBEZ Funding, Longtime Public Radio Voice Urges Listener Support

NPR Cuts Hit WBEZ Funding, Longtime Public Radio Voice Urges Listener Support

CHICAGO — In the wake of sweeping federal budget cuts to National Public Radio, Chicago’s WBEZ 91.5 FM is making an urgent appeal to ...

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UChicago Professor Draws Backlash for Controversial Iran-Israel Tweet Amid Rising Tensions

UChicago Professor Draws Backlash for Controversial Iran-Israel Tweet Amid Rising Tensions

CHICAGO — A political science professor at the University of Chicago is under fire after posting a provocative comment on social media regarding the ...

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Chicago Mayor Sparks Controversy by Vowing to Resist Federal Immigration Enforcement

Chicago Mayor Sparks Controversy by Vowing to Resist Federal Immigration Enforcement

CHICAGO — In a highly charged political moment, Mayor Brandon Johnson has publicly declared that the City of Chicago will continue its resistance against ...

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Illinois Faces New Wave of Pension Sweeteners for First Responders, Sparking Taxpayer Backlash

Illinois Faces New Wave of Pension Sweeteners for First Responders, Sparking Taxpayer Backlash

ILLINOIS — A controversial pension bill passed by the Illinois General Assembly is drawing sharp criticism from fiscal watchdogs and residents who fear it ...

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Pritzker’s Role Under Scrutiny as Chicago Faces Mounting Debt and Pension Pressure

Pritzker’s Role Under Scrutiny as Chicago Faces Mounting Debt and Pension Pressure

ILLINOIS — With Chicago already holding the title for the nation’s most severe debt crisis, critics are raising alarm over proposed new policies that ...

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Tyler and Donnie Marsh Bring Father-Son Dynamic to Chicago Sky’s Coaching Staff

WNBA’s Marsh Duo Brings Father-Son Coaching Dynamic to Chicago Sky Bench

CHICAGO — In a rare professional pairing, the Chicago Sky have welcomed a father-son duo to their coaching staff this season. Rookie head coach ...

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