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.

Fireworks in Illinois: What’s Legal, What’s Not Ahead of July 4th
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Fireworks in Illinois: What’s Legal, What’s Not Ahead of July 4th

ILLINOIS — With Independence Day just around the corner, the Illinois State Fire Marshal and the Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) have issued a ...

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Pope Leo’s 2011 Thank-You Note to Illinois Governor Inspires Anti-Death Penalty Advocates
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Pope Leo’s 2011 Thank-You Note to Illinois Governor Inspires Anti-Death Penalty Advocates

ILLINOIS — A newly revealed note from Pope Leo XIV, written in 2011 when he was still Robert Francis Prevost, is reigniting passion among ...

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Protesters Rally Outside LaHood’s Office Over Proposed Cuts to Medicaid and SNAP
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Protesters Rally Outside LaHood’s Office Over Proposed Cuts to Medicaid and SNAP

ILLINOIS — A group of roughly two dozen protesters gathered outside the U.S. District Courthouse in Downtown Peoria to push back against proposed changes ...

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Peoria Kroger Closure Sparks Concern and Hope for Food Desert Solutions
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Peoria Kroger Closure Sparks Concern and Hope for Food Desert Solutions

ILLINOIS — A prominent Kroger grocery store in Peoria has shut its doors, sparking both alarm and renewed calls for long-term food access solutions ...

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Elgin Police Boost Patrols on Illegal Fireworks Ahead of Fourth of July
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Elgin Police Boost Patrols on Illegal Fireworks Ahead of Fourth of July

ILLINOIS — With the Fourth of July approaching, Elgin police have launched a full-scale effort to prevent illegal fireworks, combining neighborhood outreach, increased patrols, ...

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Strong Social Ties Linked To Better Health In Older Adults, New Illinois Study Finds

ILLINOIS — Older adults who maintain strong, diverse relationships with both family and friends are more likely to report better physical and mental health, ...

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Student-Led Food Delivery Program Helps Austin Seniors Access Fresh Produce
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Student-Led Food Delivery Program Helps Austin Seniors Access Fresh Produce

CHICAGO — In a neighborhood long burdened by food insecurity and safety concerns, a student-led food delivery initiative is bringing fresh produce—and hope—to the ...

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Northern Lights Forecast: Aurora Residents Could Catch Rare Glimpse of Aurora Borealis Tonight
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Northern Lights Forecast: Aurora Residents Could Catch Rare Glimpse of Aurora Borealis Tonight

ILLINOIS — Residents in Aurora and other parts of northern Illinois may be treated to a rare celestial display tonight as the Northern Lights, ...

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Hundreds Attend Visitation for Slain CPD Officer Krystal Rivera
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Hundreds Attend Visitation for Slain CPD Officer Krystal Rivera

CHICAGO — Hundreds of mourners gathered Tuesday at a funeral home in Logan Square to honor fallen Chicago Police Officer Krystal Rivera, who was ...

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Vaping to Get More Expensive in Illinois Starting July 1 Under New Tax Hike
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Vaping to Get More Expensive in Illinois Starting July 1 Under New Tax Hike

ILLINOIS — Beginning July 1, residents in Illinois will see a steep increase in the cost of vaping and nicotine products as the state ...

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