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.

Local News

Birrieria Zaragoza Temporarily Closes After Fire Damages Southwest Side Location

CHICAGO — Birrieria Zaragoza, a cherished staple of Chicago’s Mexican culinary scene, has temporarily closed after a stove fire caused damage to its Archer ...

Tanya Williams

June 25, 2025

Local News

Abortions Rise in Illinois, Fall in Iowa Three Years After Dobbs Decision

ILLINOIS — Three years after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, Illinois has emerged as a critical access point for abortion care, while ...

Tanya Williams

June 25, 2025

Local News

Illinois Women Receive Warm Welcome at UK Women’s Institute Gathering

ILLINOIS — A group of 10 women leaders from Springfield, Illinois, recently traveled to Wales and were warmly welcomed by members of the Howey ...

Tanya Williams

June 25, 2025

Local News

Shedd Aquarium Invites Public To Help Name Its Newest Sea Otter Rescue

CHICAGO — The Shedd Aquarium’s newest rescued sea otter, temporarily known as Otter 937, is about to get a proper name — and Chicagoans ...

Tanya Williams

June 25, 2025

Local News

Groundswell Coffee To Open In Fine Arts Building, Filling Void Left Since Artists Cafe Closure

CHICAGO — After six long years without a café, the historic Fine Arts Building on Michigan Avenue is preparing to welcome a fresh new ...

Tanya Williams

June 25, 2025

Local News

Fox Lake Man Found Alive After Fears Of Drowning Spark Intense Overnight Search

FOX LAKE — A 25-year-old man believed to have drowned in Mineola Bay was found alive Tuesday morning, ending an hours-long search that had ...

Tanya Williams

June 25, 2025

Horoscope

Your Week, Written In The Stars: Horoscope Guidance For June 24–30, 2025

ILLINOIS — The last week of June brings powerful energetic shifts — with moments of tension, release, and self-reflection. This isn’t a time to ...

Tanya Williams

June 25, 2025

Local News

Sister Rosemary Connelly Remembered As Champion For Disabled At Holy Name Cathedral Funeral

CHICAGO — Hundreds gathered this week at Holy Name Cathedral to honor the life and legacy of Sister Rosemary Connelly, a revered advocate for ...

Tanya Williams

June 25, 2025

Local News

Illinois Ranks Among the Top Mispronounced States in the Country, Study Finds

ILLINOIS — A new national study has named Illinois as one of the hardest-to-pronounce states in the country, sparking conversations online about how to ...

Tanya Williams

June 25, 2025

Local News

Pritzker Set to Announce Run for Third Term as Illinois Governor This Week

ILLINOIS — Illinois Governor JB Pritzker is expected to officially launch his re-election campaign for a third term this Thursday, according to a source ...

Tanya Williams

June 25, 2025