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.

Stanford Startup Aims to Revolutionize U.S. Lithium Industry with Cheaper, Greener Tech

Stanford Startup Aims to Revolutionize U.S. Lithium Industry with Cheaper, Greener Tech

ILLINOIS — A Stanford-affiliated startup says it’s on the verge of solving a critical clean energy challenge: making lithium extraction faster, cheaper, and less ...

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Who Is Mello Buckzz? Chicago Rapper’s Mixtape Party Ends in River North Tragedy as Drive-By Kills 4, Wounds 14

Who Is Mello Buckzz? Chicago Rapper’s Mixtape Party Ends in River North Tragedy as Drive-By Kills 4, Wounds 14

CHICAGO — A River North celebration for rising Chicago drill rapper Mello Buckzz turned into a scene of chaos and devastation late Wednesday night ...

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66 Dead, Over 2 Dozen Missing in Texas Flood Disaster as Camp Mystic Devastation Stuns Nation

66 Dead, Over 2 Dozen Missing in Texas Flood Disaster as Camp Mystic Devastation Stuns Nation

CHICAGO — A catastrophic flash flood event in central Texas has left at least 66 people dead and more than two dozen still missing, ...

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Cook County Launches Modular Homes Initiative to Tackle Chicago’s Housing Shortage

Cook County Launches Modular Homes Initiative to Tackle Chicago’s Housing Shortage

CHICAGO — Cook County is rolling out a bold solution to the region’s affordable housing crisis by building modular homes in underdeveloped neighborhoods — ...

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Chicago Beachgoers Warned of Dangerous Lake Michigan Conditions Post-July 4th

Chicago Beachgoers Warned of Dangerous Lake Michigan Conditions Post-July 4th

CHICAGO — As residents and tourists look to unwind from Fourth of July celebrations, officials are warning beachgoers to stay alert — and possibly ...

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DHS Slashes 75% of Intelligence Staff, Sparking National Security Concerns

DHS Slashes 75% of Intelligence Staff, Sparking National Security Concerns

CHICAGO — The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is moving forward with plans to cut 75% of staff from its intelligence office, reducing the ...

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Chicago Public Schools Laid Off 161 Employees Amid Budget Uncertainty

Chicago Public Schools Laid Off 161 Employees Amid Budget Uncertainty

CHICAGO — Chicago Public Schools (CPS) has laid off 161 employees, including dozens of classroom aides, custodians, and clerical workers, in the latest sign ...

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Decatur Hosts 'Summit of Hope' Event to Support Transition of Former Inmates Back Into Community

Decatur Hosts ‘Summit of Hope’ Event to Support Transition of Former Inmates Back Into Community

DECATUR — Community leaders, state officials, and dozens of local organizations came together in Decatur this week for the “Summit of Hope,” a large-scale ...

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“‘The First Homosexuals’ Exhibit Opens at Wrightwood 659 After Rejections Abroad”

‘The First Homosexuals’ Exhibit Opens at Wrightwood 659 After Rejections Abroad

CHICAGO — Chicago’s Wrightwood 659 gallery in Lincoln Park has opened its doors to a landmark exhibition that many major museums worldwide declined: “The First ...

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Chicago Among Centers of Record $14.6 Billion Health Care Fraud Takedown

Chicago Among Centers of Record $14.6 Billion Health Care Fraud Takedown

CHICAGO — In what the Department of Justice has called the largest health care fraud enforcement action in U.S. history, federal authorities have charged ...

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