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.

Meta Signs 20-Year Nuclear Energy Deal to Power Illinois Plant, Secure Jobs

Meta Signs 20-Year Nuclear Energy Deal to Power Illinois Plant, Secure Jobs

CLINTON, Ill. — In a landmark partnership aimed at boosting clean energy and preserving local jobs, Meta has signed a 20-year power purchase agreement ...

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University of Chicago Students Push Vacancy Tax to Boost Affordable Housing

University of Chicago Students Push Vacancy Tax to Boost Affordable Housing

CHICAGO — In a new pitch to tackle the city’s housing crisis, a group of University of Chicago undergraduates is proposing a vacancy tax ...

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Rain and Storms to Sweep Illinois: Central and Western Areas Brace for Midweek Showers

Rain and Storms to Sweep Illinois: Central and Western Areas Brace for Midweek Showers

Springfield, IL — A new round of showers and thunderstorms is forecast to roll across central and western Illinois beginning Tuesday afternoon, bringing with ...

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Tick Season Alert: Illinois Officials Warn of Rising Tick Activity Amid Warming Weather

Tick Season Alert: Illinois Officials Warn of Rising Tick Activity Amid Warming Weather

CHICAGO, IL — As summer approaches, Illinois health and wildlife officials are urging residents to take tick prevention seriously amid a notable rise in ...

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Roman Catholic Archdiocese Sells Historic Kenwood Mansion to UChicago Surgeon for $1.15M

Roman Catholic Archdiocese Sells Kenwood Mansion to University of Chicago Surgeon for $1.15M

CHICAGO — A historic South Side property in Kenwood has changed hands. The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Chicago has sold a nine-bedroom, 12-room mansion ...

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Illinois Budget Leaves $770M Gap for CTA, Risking Major Transit Cuts in 2026

Illinois Budget Leaves $770M Gap for CTA, Risking Major Transit Cuts in 2026

CHICAGO, IL — The Chicago Transit Authority is facing a $770 million budget shortfall, and the newly approved Illinois state budget provides no new ...

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Showers, Thunderstorms Expected To Sweep Through Chicago By Wednesday Afternoon

Showers, Thunderstorms Expected To Sweep Through Chicago By Wednesday Afternoon

CHICAGO, IL — Residents across the Chicago metro area should prepare for a dramatic shift in weather conditions beginning Wednesday morning, as a strong ...

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Former Chicago Bear and Entrepreneur Israel Idonije Buys St. Regis Condo

Former Chicago Bear and Entrepreneur Israel Idonije Buys St. Regis Condo

CHICAGO, IL — Former Chicago Bears defensive end and entrepreneur Israel Idonije has expanded his real estate portfolio with the purchase of a one-bedroom ...

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Flood Warning

Flood Warning Issued For Burr Oak Creek In Sioux County, Iowa

Sioux County, IA — A flood warning has been issued for Burr Oak Creek near Perkins, Iowa, with weather officials warning of moderate flooding ...

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Illinois Budget Boosts Rockford-Chicago Rail Line with 2027 Launch Goal

Illinois Budget Boosts Rockford-Chicago Rail Line with 2027 Launch Goal

ROCKFORD, IL — The long-awaited return of passenger rail service between Rockford and Chicago is now one step closer to reality, thanks to Illinois’ ...

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