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.

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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Anthony Quezada, 29, Becomes Chicago’s Youngest Alderman

Anthony Quezada, 29, Becomes Chicago’s Youngest Alderman — And He’s Already Getting To Work

Chicago — At just 29 years old, Anthony Quezada is now the youngest alderman serving on Chicago’s City Council, representing the city’s 35th Ward, ...

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Walter Adamczyk Announces Run for Illinois

Walter Adamczyk Announces Run for Illinois Secretary of State, Backed by Grassroots Presence in Chicago

CHICAGO — Republican committeeman Walter Adamczyk of the 29th Ward in Chicago has officially announced his candidacy for Illinois Secretary of State, launching a ...

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Illinois Sides With BetMGM After Canceling Man’s Bets That Would Have Won Nearly $400K

Illinois Sides With BetMGM After Canceling Man’s Bets That Would Have Won Nearly $400K

CHICAGO — A Chicago-area military veteran thought his March Madness bets would cover his daughter’s college tuition — until the betting app BetMGM canceled ...

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NCAA’s New Settlement Will Allow Direct Athlete Compensation And Reshape College Sports

NCAA’s New Settlement Will Allow Direct Athlete Compensation And Reshape College Sports

CHICAGO — The NCAA has formally approved a sweeping legal settlement that will radically transform the financial model of college sports, allowing Division I ...

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Unemployment Claims Rise In Illinois

Unemployment Claims Rise In Illinois: Over 10,000 Filed In Last Week Of May

ILLINOIS — The number of people filing for unemployment benefits in Illinois increased last week, according to new figures from the U.S. Department of ...

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Illinois BBB Alerts Residents About “Tariff Scams” Disguised as Package Fees

Illinois BBB Alerts Residents About “Tariff Scams” Disguised as Package Fees

ILLINOIS — The Better Business Bureau (BBB) is sounding the alarm over a growing scam trend targeting Illinois consumers: fraudulent messages about tariffs and ...

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Illinois Gaming Board Approves Wave of New Licenses in Chairman’s Final Meeting

Illinois Gaming Board Approves Wave of New Licenses in Chairman’s Final Meeting

CHICAGO — The Illinois Gaming Board (IGB) approved dozens of new licenses across casinos, video gaming, and sports wagering industries during a meeting held ...

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Chicago Aldermen Clash Over Budget as Borrowing Costs Climb

Chicago Aldermen Clash Over Budget as Borrowing Costs Climb

CHICAGO — Financial tensions in City Hall are boiling over as Chicago’s borrowing costs increase, credit ratings stagnate, and aldermen express growing frustration with ...

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