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.

Rockford-Area Libraries Awarded $379K as Part of Statewide $20 Million Grant Initiative

Rockford-Area Libraries Awarded $379K as Part of Statewide $20 Million Grant Initiative

ROCKFORD — Several public libraries in the Rockford area are set to receive a major boost in funding thanks to a new state initiative ...

|
Rockford Invests in Restoring Vacant Homes to Rebuild Neighborhoods

Rockford Invests in Restoring Vacant Homes to Rebuild Neighborhoods

ROCKFORD, Ill. — The City of Rockford is making a major push to eliminate neighborhood blight by investing in the rehabilitation of long-vacant homes ...

|
Chicago-Bound Flight Makes Emergency Landing After Smoke Warning Triggers Scary Evacuation

Chicago-Bound Flight Makes Emergency Landing After Smoke Warning Triggers Scary Evacuation

CHICAGO — A United Airlines flight headed to O’Hare International Airport made a frightening emergency return to St. Louis on Tuesday morning after a ...

|
Village of Dolton Moves to Purchase Pope Leo XIV’s Childhood Home, Sparking Hopes and Debate

Village of Dolton Moves to Purchase Pope Leo XIV’s Childhood Home, Sparking Hopes and Debate

DOLTON, ILLINOIS — A small brick house on East 142nd Place that once quietly stood in a quiet Dolton neighborhood is now at the ...

|
Adrian Houser Shines in White Sox Win Over Giants, Drawing Trade Deadline Buzz

Adrian Houser Shines in White Sox Win Over Giants, Drawing Trade Deadline Buzz

CHICAGO — As the MLB trade deadline approaches, Chicago White Sox pitcher Adrian Houser made a timely statement Monday night by delivering a standout ...

|
Why Chicago's Street Grid Looks Like a Sheet of Graph Paper at Night — And the Truth Behind Its Origin

Why Chicago’s Street Grid Looks Like a Sheet of Graph Paper at Night — And the Truth Behind Its Origin

CHICAGO — A viral tweet comparing Chicago’s dazzling nighttime street grid to a “sheet of graph paper” has reignited public fascination with the city’s ...

|

AG Kwame Raoul Joins Lawsuit Against Trump Over Immigrant Medicaid Data Sharing

CHICAGO — Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul has joined a coalition of 19 other attorneys general in a new lawsuit against the Trump administration, ...

|
Chicago Tourism Campaign Counters Crime Narrative Amid Rising Visitor Numbers

Chicago Tourism Campaign Counters Crime Narrative Amid Rising Visitor Numbers

CHICAGO — As the summer travel season peaks, Chicago is leaning into a bold new campaign to combat long-standing media portrayals of the city ...

|
Brett Griffin’s Packing Question for Chicago Sparks Debate Over City’s Reputation and Real Safety

Brett Griffin’s Packing Question for Chicago Sparks Debate Over City’s Reputation and Real Safety

CHICAGO — A simple tweet from NASCAR spotter and media personality Brett Griffin asking what to pack for a trip to Chicago has reopened ...

|

Retail Space at Chicago’s Transportation Building Sells for $4.1 Million

CHICAGO — A prominent retail property at the base of the historic Transportation Building in the South Loop has been sold for $4.1 million, ...

|