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.

Parents In Illinois Warned Not To Use Tap Water For Babies Due To Nitrate Contamination
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Parents In Illinois Warned Not To Use Tap Water For Babies Due To Nitrate Contamination

ILLINOIS — Parents in several Illinois communities are being urged to avoid giving tap water to infants after dangerously high nitrate levels were detected ...

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Illinois Lottery Player Wins $1.3 Million Playing FastPlay’s ‘Cash Castle’
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Illinois Lottery Player Wins $1.3 Million Playing FastPlay’s ‘Cash Castle’

CHICAGO — One lucky Illinois resident is celebrating a life-changing win after hitting the jackpot in the state’s newest iLottery FastPlay game, Cash Castle. ...

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Chicago 12-Year-Old Plans To Own Chick-fil-A By 25 — And He’s Already Interning
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Chicago 12-Year-Old Plans To Own Chick-fil-A By 25 — And He’s Already Interning

CHICAGO — While most 12-year-olds are focused on schoolwork and sports, Stephen “Stevie” Mitchell Jr. is already laying the groundwork for his dream: owning ...

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Dolphin Calf Born at Brookfield Zoo With Help From Dolphin Companion
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Dolphin Calf Born at Brookfield Zoo With Help From Dolphin Companion

CHICAGO — In a moment filled with teamwork and instinct, a 38-year-old dolphin named Allie gave birth to a healthy calf at Brookfield Zoo ...

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Illinois Free Fishing Days Set For June 13–16, Letting Residents Cast Without A License
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Illinois Free Fishing Days Set For June 13–16, Letting Residents Cast Without A License

ILLINOIS — For four days this June, anyone in Illinois can enjoy fishing without needing a license, salmon stamp, or inland trout stamp. The ...

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Chicago Named Most Vegan-Friendly U.S. City By PETA, Celebrated With Vegan Pizza Giveaway At City Hall
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Chicago Named Most Vegan-Friendly U.S. City By PETA, Celebrated With Vegan Pizza Giveaway At City Hall

CHICAGO — Long known for its deep-dish pizza, hot dogs, and Italian beef, Chicago is now earning acclaim for something less meaty: veganism. PETA ...

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Mount Carmel Tragedy: 6-Year-Old Illinois Boy Dies From Balloon-Related Suffocation, Officials Warn Of Hidden Danger
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Mount Carmel Tragedy: 6-Year-Old Illinois Boy Dies From Balloon-Related Suffocation, Officials Warn Of Hidden Danger

MOUNT CARMEL, ILLINOIS — A heartbreaking accident in Mt. Carmel has left a community grieving after a 6-year-old boy died of suffocation caused by ...

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Bottlenose Dolphin Born At Brookfield Zoo Chicago — First In Over A Decade
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Bottlenose Dolphin Born At Brookfield Zoo Chicago — First In Over A Decade

BROOKFIELD, Ill. — Brookfield Zoo Chicago is celebrating a major milestone with the birth of a bottlenose dolphin calf — the first at the ...

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5 Illinois Students Making The Land Of Lincoln Proud For Their Talents, Compassion, And Academic Excellence
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5 Illinois Students Making The Land Of Lincoln Proud For Their Talents, Compassion, And Academic Excellence

LLINOIS — Five remarkable students across Illinois are being celebrated for their outstanding achievements in academics, athletics, creativity, and compassion — making them true ...

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Chicago Grandmother’s Detention Sparks Outcry As ICE Protesters Demand Immediate Release
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Chicago Grandmother’s Detention Sparks Outcry As ICE Protesters Demand Immediate Release

Chicago, IL — Immigrant rights groups gathered Thursday outside the Broadview Immigration Processing Center to demand the immediate release of Gladis Yolanda Chavez Pineda, ...

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