Tanya Williams

Tanya Williams

Tanya covers positive and people-centered stories from across Chicago. From neighborhood events to inspiring local residents, she focuses on what brings our communities together. Tanya grew up in the city and believes every neighborhood has a story worth telling.

Springfield to Install Over Two Dozen License Plate Cameras Across City
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Springfield to Install Over Two Dozen License Plate Cameras Across City

SPRINGFIELD, OREGON – The Springfield Police Department is preparing to install 25 AI-powered license plate reading cameras across the city in an effort to ...

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Chicago Teen Who Taught Her Own Class Earns Full Ride To Northwestern University
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Chicago Teen Who Taught Her Own Class Earns Full Ride To Northwestern University

CHICAGO — When staffing shortages left Carolina Carchi’s high school classroom without a teacher, she didn’t complain — she took over. Now, the 18-year-old ...

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Elderly Man Hospitalized After Being Trapped Under Tractor in Creek Northwest of Chicago
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Elderly Man Hospitalized After Being Trapped Under Tractor in Creek Northwest of Chicago

HARVARD, ILLINOIS – An elderly man was critically injured and airlifted to a hospital Sunday afternoon after he was trapped under a flipped tractor ...

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Air France Flight Returns to Paris After Denied Landing Clearance in Chicago
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Air France Flight Returns to Paris After Denied Landing Clearance in Chicago

CHICAGO – Travelers aboard Air France Flight AF136 from Paris to Chicago experienced an unexpected seven-hour detour when the aircraft was denied landing clearance ...

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Cincinnati-Based By Golly’s to Open in Former Hooters Location in Clarksville, Indiana
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Cincinnati-Based By Golly’s to Open in Former Hooters Location in Clarksville, Indiana

CLARKSVILLE, INDIANA – A popular Cincinnati-based restaurant chain is preparing to open its first Greater Louisville location next month by transforming a recently closed ...

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Belle of Cincinnati Kicks Off Summer Tour July 31 With River Cruises Across Ohio and West Virginia
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Belle of Cincinnati Kicks Off Summer Tour July 31 With River Cruises Across Ohio and West Virginia

NEWPORT, KENTUCKY – BB Riverboats’ iconic Belle of Cincinnati will return to the water later this month for its annual Summer Tour, launching a ...

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Pit Bull Attacks Teen Girl and Her Dog in Dearborn Heights, Police Say
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Pit Bull Attacks Teen Girl and Her Dog in Dearborn Heights, Police Say

DEARBORN HEIGHTS – A quiet Thursday morning turned frightening for a local 16-year-old girl who was walking her dog on Virgil Street when a ...

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Las Vegas Upgrades Intersections to Improve Pedestrian Safety in High-Risk Zones
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Las Vegas Upgrades Intersections to Improve Pedestrian Safety in High-Risk Zones

LAS VEGAS – Aiming to reduce serious crashes and improve walkability, the City of Las Vegas has launched a set of pedestrian safety improvements ...

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Flight Delays Hit Harry Reid Airport Amid Weather and Staffing Problems
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Flight Delays Hit Harry Reid Airport Amid Weather and Staffing Problems

LAS VEGAS – Air travelers passing through Harry Reid International Airport on Thursday evening encountered lengthy delays, with some flights held up for nearly ...

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Texas Flood Rescue Dogs and Puppies Arrive in Chicago for Adoption Through PAWS
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Texas Flood Rescue Dogs and Puppies Arrive in Chicago for Adoption Through PAWS

CHICAGO – Thirty-one dogs and puppies rescued from the recent deadly floods in Texas have arrived in Chicago, where they’re now being cared for ...

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