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.

Guapo the Dog Finds New Home After Surviving Fiery Crash on I-270 in Illinois
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Guapo the Dog Finds New Home After Surviving Fiery Crash on I-270 in Illinois

MADISON COUNTY, Ill. — A tragic highway fire in southern Illinois took the lives of several dogs being transported for adoption — but one ...

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Illinois Confirms First Human Case of West Nile Virus in 2025, Health Officials Urge Precaution
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Illinois Confirms First Human Case of West Nile Virus in 2025, Health Officials Urge Precaution

ILLINOIS — Illinois health officials have confirmed the state’s first human case of West Nile virus for 2025, prompting renewed warnings for residents to ...

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US Approves Disaster Loans for Southern Illinois Counties Hit by May Tornadoes
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US Approves Disaster Loans for Southern Illinois Counties Hit by May Tornadoes

WILLIAMSON COUNTY, Ill. — In the wake of devastating tornadoes and storms that tore through parts of Southern Illinois on May 16, the U.S. ...

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Illinois Soldier Returns to Wrestling After Middle East Deployment
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Illinois Soldier Returns to Wrestling After Middle East Deployment

URBANA-CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — After nearly a year deployed to the Middle East, Illinois National Guard Soldier Spc. Joe Braunagel is back on the wrestling ...

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Maria Tampico, Beloved Blue Line Subway Musician, Dies At 76
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Maria Tampico, Beloved Blue Line Subway Musician, Dies At 76

CHICAGO — For millions of CTA riders, Maria Tampico was more than just a musician — she was a cherished fixture of Chicago’s daily ...

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Chicago Man's Memorial Rocket Tribute To Late Father Ends In Mishap During Reentry
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Chicago Man’s Memorial Rocket Tribute To Late Father Ends In Mishap During Reentry

CHICAGO — A Logan Square man’s heartfelt attempt to honor his late father with a symbolic space voyage ended in disappointment after a technical ...

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Mahomet Aquifer Protection Plan Sent to Governor Pritzker for Final Approval
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Mahomet Aquifer Protection Plan Sent to Governor Pritzker for Final Approval

SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS — A bill aimed at safeguarding Central Illinois’ primary water source—the Mahomet aquifer—has landed on Governor JB Pritzker’s desk after securing bipartisan ...

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Illinois Lawmakers Shut Down Border Change Talks Despite Indiana Commission Push
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Illinois Lawmakers Shut Down Border Change Talks Despite Indiana Commission Push

ILLINOIS — Despite rising calls from some downstate counties to break away from Illinois, lawmakers in Springfield have made it clear: there’s no interest ...

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Illinois Faces Urgent Housing Crisis, Needs 227,000 New Units by 2030
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Illinois Faces Urgent Housing Crisis, Needs 227,000 New Units by 2030

ILLINOIS — A new report reveals that Illinois is short about 142,000 housing units, and the state will need to build 227,000 new homes ...

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Gas Line Fire Triggers Evacuation at Schaumburg Recreation Center
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Gas Line Fire Triggers Evacuation at Schaumburg Recreation Center

SCHAUMBURG, IL — A fire caused by a damaged gas line during construction prompted the evacuation of the Meineke Recreation Center on Monday morning, ...

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