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.

$1.5M Defamation Verdict Awarded To Former City Council Candidate Over 2023 Campaign Attacks

$1.5M Defamation Verdict Awarded To Former City Council Candidate Over 2023 Campaign Attacks

CHICAGO, IL — A Cook County jury has awarded $1.5 million in damages to former Chicago City Council candidate Ebony Lucas, finding that political ...

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Mullen EV Vans Eligible for $15,000 in Rebates Through Illinois ComEd Program

Mullen EV Vans Eligible for $15,000 in Rebates Through Illinois ComEd Program

CHICAGO — Illinois businesses looking to electrify their fleets can now tap into major savings thanks to a new partnership between Mullen Automotive and ...

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Illinois Trucking Company Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Over $826K in Debt

Illinois Trucking Company Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Over $826K in Debt

CHICAGO — AZA Transportation, a Chicagoland-area trucking firm, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection as it looks to restructure over $826,000 in liabilities ...

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30-Story Residential Tower Proposed for Fulton Market with 347 Units and Retail Space

30-Story Residential Tower Proposed for Fulton Market with 347 Units and Retail Space

CHICAGO — A new 30-story residential tower may soon rise in Chicago’s booming Fulton Market District, as Domus Real Estate Group presented a large-scale ...

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Cook County Medical Debt Relief Wipes Out $665 Million For Over Half A Million Residents

Cook County Medical Debt Relief Wipes Out $665 Million For Over Half A Million Residents

CHICAGO — Cook County has erased nearly $665 million in medical debt for more than 557,000 residents since launching its relief program in 2022, ...

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Chicago Weather: Fog And Haze Linger Across Area After Much-Needed Rainfall

Chicago Weather: Fog And Haze Linger Across Area After Much-Needed Rainfall

CHICAGO — After two days of much-needed rain amid a lingering drought, Chicagoans woke up Thursday to a foggy, hazy start — and conditions ...

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Chicago Minimum Wage Increasing July 1 With New Paid Leave Rules Set To Roll Out

Chicago Minimum Wage Increasing July 1 With New Paid Leave Rules Set To Roll Out

CHICAGO — Minimum wage workers in Chicago are set to receive a raise starting July 1, as the city implements a series of new ...

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Millennials Drive Housing Market Hope Despite High Mortgage Rates, Survey Shows

Millennials Drive Housing Market Hope Despite High Mortgage Rates, Survey Shows

CHICAGO — A new national housing survey is shedding light on surprising optimism among millennials: they’re still planning to buy homes, even as mortgage ...

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Mortgage Rates Inch Up Slightly But Remain Under 7%, According To Freddie Mac Survey

Mortgage Rates Inch Up Slightly But Remain Under 7%, According To Freddie Mac Survey

CHICAGO — Mortgage rates saw a slight uptick this week, but they remain under the 7% threshold, providing a sliver of stability in an ...

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TikTok’s ‘Airport Theory’ Travel Trend Sparks Buzz In Chicago — But Experts Warn It’s Risky

TikTok’s ‘Airport Theory’ Travel Trend Sparks Buzz In Chicago — But Experts Warn It’s Risky

CHICAGO — A new TikTok trend called the “Airport Theory” is gaining popularity among travelers — and it’s catching on here in Chicago. The ...

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