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.

Chicago Cubs blanked by Washington Nationals 2-0 to even series

Chicago Cubs Shut Out 2-0 By Nationals As Gore Dominates On The Mound

CHICAGO — The Cubs’ offensive hopes were dashed Wednesday night as they were blanked 2-0 by the Washington Nationals, evening the three-game series and ...

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ICE Detaining Immigrants Outside Chicago Immigration Court After Case Dismissals, Raising Legal Concerns

ICE Detaining Immigrants Outside Chicago Immigration Court After Case Dismissals, Raising Legal Concerns

CHICAGO — Federal agents are detaining immigrants immediately after court hearings at Chicago’s Immigration Court, alarming attorneys and rights advocates who say the move ...

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St. Cornelius Church In Jefferson Park To Be Converted Into Private Pickleball Clubhouse

St. Cornelius Church In Jefferson Park To Be Converted Into Private Pickleball Clubhouse

CHICAGO — A long-shuttered Catholic church in Chicago’s Jefferson Park neighborhood is being transformed into an indoor pickleball facility and private social clubhouse, developers ...

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Chicago Is Sinking Faster Than Expected, Study Warns of Long-Term Structural Risks

Chicago Is Sinking Faster Than Expected, Study Warns of Long-Term Structural Risks

CHICAGO — Chicago is now officially among the fastest-sinking cities in the country, according to a new study published in Nature Cities. Researchers say ...

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Chicago Grocery Tax May Continue Beyond 2026 As Mayor Seeks Revenue Amid $1.1B Deficit

Chicago Grocery Tax May Continue Beyond 2026 As Mayor Seeks Revenue Amid $1.1B Deficit

CHICAGO — Despite a statewide decision to phase out the 1% grocery tax by 2026, Mayor Brandon Johnson and city leaders are pushing to ...

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Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued for Parts of Chicago Area

Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued for Parts of Chicago Area, Wind Gusts Could Hit 60 MPH

CHICAGO — Parts of the Chicago area are under a severe thunderstorm watch Tuesday night, as powerful storms are expected to bring wind gusts ...

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Chicago Minimum Wage To Increase July 1, Along With New Rules For Paid Time Off

Chicago Minimum Wage To Increase July 1, Along With New Rules For Paid Time Off

CHICAGO — A wave of new labor protections will roll out across the city starting July 1, as Chicago raises its minimum wage and ...

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Chicago’s Grocery Tax Might Stick Around — Here’s Why Mayor Johnson Wants To Keep It

Chicago’s Grocery Tax Might Stick Around — Here’s Why Mayor Johnson Wants To Keep It

CHICAGO, IL — Despite a statewide plan to eliminate Illinois’ grocery tax by January 2026, Mayor Brandon Johnson’s administration wants to continue charging Chicagoans ...

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Chicago Resident Slams Mayor, Governor Over City Conditions During National Broadcast

Chicago Resident Slams Mayor, Governor Over City Conditions During National Broadcast

CHICAGO, IL — A heated moment on national television has put a spotlight on the growing frustration of some Chicago residents, after a local ...

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$650M Chicago Fire Stadium Approved in South Loop

$650M Chicago Fire Stadium Approved in South Loop — Privately Funded Project to Anchor The 78 Development

CHICAGO — A major sports infrastructure project is now officially underway in Chicago, as the Chicago Fire FC has announced plans to construct a ...

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