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.

60-Unit Passive Living Affordable Housing Breaks Ground in West Humboldt Park

Passive Living Affordable Housing Project Breaks Ground in West Humboldt Park

CHICAGO, IL – A major affordable housing milestone has been reached in West Humboldt Park as city officials, developers, and community leaders broke ground ...

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Illinois Still Seizing Home Equity Despite 2023 Supreme Court Ruling

Illinois Continues Seizing Home Equity Despite Supreme Court Ruling, Leaving Vulnerable Homeowners at Risk

CHICAGO, IL – Despite a unanimous Supreme Court decision in 2023, the state of Illinois is continuing practices that strip homeowners of entire property ...

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Brett Hart Named Chair of Economic Club of Chicago, Begins Role July 1

Brett Hart to Lead Economic Club of Chicago as New Chair Ahead of Its Centennial Year

CHICAGO, IL – The Economic Club of Chicago, a historic institution known for convening influential business and civic leaders, has announced that Brett J. ...

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Illinois Called Out by DHS for 'Obstructing' Immigration Law, Pritzker Pushes Back

Illinois Called Out by DHS for ‘Obstructing’ Immigration Law, Pritzker Pushes Back

EVANSTON, IL — The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has named Illinois among seven jurisdictions it claims are “shamefully obstructing” federal immigration law. The ...

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Armed Robbery Suspect Dies After Hickory Hills Police Shootout

Armed Robbery Suspect Dies After Hickory Hills Police Shootout

HICKORY HILLS, IL — A man suspected in an armed robbery was pronounced dead after a dramatic shootout with Hickory Hills police officers on ...

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Gas Line Struck by Construction Crew Shuts Down Traffic on Harlem Avenue

BRIDGEVIEW, IL — A construction mishap caused significant traffic disruption Friday afternoon after a crew struck a gas line, prompting authorities to shut down ...

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Oak Lawn Sees 31% Drop in Seat Belt Citations During Memorial Day Crackdown

OAK LAWN, IL — A recent Memorial Day traffic enforcement campaign by the Oak Lawn Police Department has resulted in a notable drop in ...

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Illinois Homebuyers Don’t Need Huge Salary Increases to Afford Starter Homes

Illinois First-Time Buyers Can Still Afford Homes Without Major Salary Boost — Here’s Why

ILLINOIS – Amid a national housing affordability crisis, a new report by Realtor.com and Yahoo Lifestyle finds that Illinois remains one of the most ...

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Illinois 2026 Budget: Key Proposals, Tax Plans & What Comes Next

Tax Hikes, Pension Costs & Transit Gaps: Inside Illinois’ 2026 Budget Deadline Push

SPRINGFIELD, IL – As lawmakers near the May 31 deadline to pass the 2026 state budget, Illinois residents face a wave of uncertainty—from rising ...

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Illinois Lawmakers Propose $55 Billion Budget With New Tax Plans

Illinois Lawmakers Reveal $55B Budget Plan Just Before Deadline

SPRINGFIELD, IL – With just one day left in the legislative session, Illinois lawmakers have introduced a $55 billion spending proposal that includes targeted ...

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