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.

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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Cook County Erases $665M In Medical Debt For Over Half A Million Residents

Cook County Erases $665M In Medical Debt For Over Half A Million Residents

COOK COUNTY — A sweeping initiative by Cook County to tackle medical debt has now erased over $665 million in unpaid bills, offering relief ...

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Illinois Lottery Player Wins $1.3M Playing Cash Castle On App — Plans Family Trip To Disney World

Illinois Lottery Player Wins $1.3M Playing Cash Castle On App — Plans Family Trip To Disney World

CHICAGO — A lucky Illinois Lottery player is now $1.3 million richer after winning big on the Cash Castle FastPlay game, the Illinois Lottery ...

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Iowa-Illinois Border Weather: Storms Likely This Weekend With Isolated Severe Risk Sunday

Iowa-Illinois Border Weather: Storms Likely This Weekend With Isolated Severe Risk Sunday

DAVENPORT, IOWA — A stormy weekend is on the horizon for communities along the Iowa-Illinois border, as the National Weather Service (NWS) warns of ...

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Wood Street In West Town To Become One-Way — After Years Of Debate Over Bike Lanes

Wood Street In West Town To Become One-Way — After Years Of Debate Over Bike Lanes

WEST TOWN, CHICAGO — After more than three years of delays and neighborhood debate, portions of Wood Street in West Town and Wicker Park ...

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Ex-4th Ward Candidate Wins $1.4 Million In Defamation Suit Against Ald. Robinson’s Campaign

Ex-4th Ward Candidate Wins $1.4 Million In Defamation Suit Against Ald. Robinson’s Campaign

BRONZEVILLE — A Cook County jury has awarded $1.475 million to former 4th Ward aldermanic candidate Ebony Lucas, finding that Ald. Lamont Robinson’s political ...

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Chicago White Sox Ownership Deal Set — But Sale May Not Be Final Until 2034

Chicago White Sox Ownership Deal Set — But Sale May Not Be Final Until 2034

BRIDGEPORT — Chicago White Sox Chairman Jerry Reinsdorf has reached a long-term agreement to eventually sell the team — but fans may be waiting ...

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Mayor Johnson To Join ‘We Walk For Her’ March For Missing Black Women And Girls

Mayor Johnson To Join ‘We Walk For Her’ March For Missing Black Women And Girls

BRONZEVILLE, CHICAGO — As Chicago continues grappling with the long-overlooked crisis of missing Black women and girls, Mayor Brandon Johnson is stepping into the ...

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Chicago Task Force Aims To Confront Anti-Trans Violence — But Advocates Say Action, Not Symbolism, Is What’s Needed

Chicago Task Force Aims To Confront Anti-Trans Violence — But Advocates Say Action, Not Symbolism, Is What’s Needed

CHICAGO — A long-overdue citywide task force has been formed to address the disproportionate violence and neglect facing transgender Chicagoans — especially Black and ...

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