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.

Inside Chicago’s Booming Luxury Dog Business: Hotels, Groomers & Canine Couture
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Inside Chicago’s Booming Luxury Dog Business: Hotels, Groomers & Canine Couture

CHICAGO — Move over, humans. Chicago’s luxury pet industry is on the rise — with high-end dog salons, full-service canine hotels, and fashion boutiques ...

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Illinois EV Battery Project Scrapped, Pope Bobblehead Unveiled In Chicago ‘Quick Hits’
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Illinois EV Battery Project Scrapped, Pope Bobblehead Unveiled In Chicago ‘Quick Hits’

CHICAGO — Several fast-moving developments across Illinois this week include the scrapping of a major EV battery project, a youth film competition announcement, and ...

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Illinois Mom Battling Stage 4 Breast Cancer Earns Master’s Degree And Becomes Licensed Counselor
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Illinois Mom Battling Stage 4 Breast Cancer Earns Master’s Degree And Becomes Licensed Counselor

ILLINOIS — Despite being in an ongoing battle with stage 4 breast cancer, a determined mother has defied the odds by earning her Master ...

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Jimmy Bannos Jr.’s Kouklas Greek Eatery Set To Bring Mediterranean Warmth To Niles
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Jimmy Bannos Jr.’s Kouklas Greek Eatery Set To Bring Mediterranean Warmth To Niles

NILES, Ill. — After decades of redefining Mediterranean cuisine in Chicago, James Beard Award-winning chef Jimmy Bannos Jr. is returning with a deeply personal ...

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Toddler’s Funeral Meltdown Sparks Family Feud, But Dear Abby Urges Compassion And Perspective
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Toddler’s Funeral Meltdown Sparks Family Feud, But Dear Abby Urges Compassion And Perspective

CHICAGO — A mother attending a family funeral with her 2-year-old daughter found herself at the center of controversy after the toddler disrupted the ...

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57th Street Art Fair Celebrates 78 Years In Hyde Park With Over 160 Artists, Local Flair
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57th Street Art Fair Celebrates 78 Years In Hyde Park With Over 160 Artists, Local Flair

HYDE PARK, CHICAGO — One of the Midwest’s oldest juried art festivals, the 57th Street Art Fair, returned this weekend to Hyde Park for ...

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Leo Catholic High School Choir To Shine On ‘America’s Got Talent’ — Will They Get The Judges’ Approval?
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Leo Catholic High School Choir To Shine On ‘America’s Got Talent’ — Will They Get The Judges’ Approval?

SOUTH SIDE — The talented young voices of Leo Catholic High School are stepping onto one of the biggest stages in entertainment: NBC’s hit ...

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Chicago Outdoors Update: Cottonwood Flurries, Suburban Turkeys, Flathead Catch & Wolf Lake Family Event
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Chicago Outdoors Update: Cottonwood Flurries, Suburban Turkeys, Flathead Catch & Wolf Lake Family Event

CHICAGO — As temperatures climb into the 80s, summer has unmistakably arrived in the Chicago area, and so has a flurry of activity outdoors ...

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Illinois Eggs Linked To Dangerous Salmonella Outbreak — CDC Issues Warning
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Illinois Eggs Linked To Dangerous Salmonella Outbreak — CDC Issues Warning

CHICAGO, Ill. — A multi-state salmonella outbreak tied to cage-free brown eggs has prompted urgent warnings from federal health officials, with dozens sickened — ...

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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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