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.

Anthony Quezada Becomes Chicago’s Youngest Alderman At 29 — With A Bold Agenda For Transit, Housing, And Community Equity
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Anthony Quezada Becomes Chicago’s Youngest Alderman At 29 — With A Bold Agenda For Transit, Housing, And Community Equity

LOGAN SQUARE — A familiar face in the neighborhood has officially become the youngest member of Chicago’s City Council. Anthony Quezada, a 29-year-old Logan ...

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Edison Park’s Kaage Family Newsstand Closing After 82 Years
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Edison Park’s Kaage Family Newsstand Closing After 82 Years

EDISON PARK — A neighborhood institution that stood through generations of early risers and headline seekers will soon shut its doors for good. After ...

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Chicago Fashion Week Returns This Fall With 50+ Events Across The City And Suburbs
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Chicago Fashion Week Returns This Fall With 50+ Events Across The City And Suburbs

CHICAGO — After a successful debut in 2024, Chicago Fashion Week is making a grand return this fall for its second annual edition, promising ...

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Caleb Williams Says His New Bears Scarf From Beverly Knit Shop Miss Purl Is ‘Pretty Fire’
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Caleb Williams Says His New Bears Scarf From Beverly Knit Shop Miss Purl Is ‘Pretty Fire’

BEVERLY — A heartfelt gift from a South Side knit shop is making waves with Chicago Bears rookie quarterback Caleb Williams — and inspiring ...

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Black Fire Brigade Job Fair To Connect South Side Residents With Careers In Public Safety
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Black Fire Brigade Job Fair To Connect South Side Residents With Careers In Public Safety

WASHINGTON PARK, CHICAGO — South Side job seekers interested in public safety careers will have a unique opportunity this Friday as the Black Fire ...

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Brave Space Alliance Launches First-Ever ‘Dignity Dash 5K’ To Support LGBTQ+ Community

LAKEVIEW, CHICAGO — A South Side LGBTQ+ advocacy group is preparing to make history this summer with a race that combines visibility, wellness, and ...

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The Green Mill Is For Sale — But Its Historic Legacy Likely To Stay Intact
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The Green Mill Is For Sale — But Its Historic Legacy Likely To Stay Intact

UPTOWN, CHICAGO — One of Chicago’s most legendary music venues — the Green Mill Cocktail Lounge — could soon have a new landlord. But ...

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Today in History: First Little League Baseball Game Played on June 6, 1939
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Today in History: First Little League Baseball Game Played on June 6, 1939

CHICAGO — On this day in 1939, something truly iconic began on a small field in Williamsport, Pennsylvania — the sport of Little League ...

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29 Things To Do In Chicago This Weekend: Blues Fest, Ribfest, Art Fairs, and More
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29 Things To Do In Chicago This Weekend: Blues Fest, Ribfest, Greek Fests, Art Walks & More

CHICAGO — June is bringing warmer weather and the return of beloved Chicago festivals, from the Chicago Blues Festival in Millennium Park (the largest ...

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Remembering the 1982 Tylenol Murders
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Remembering the 1982 Tylenol Murders: The Cyanide Poisonings That Shocked Chicago

CHICAGO — In the fall of 1982, the Chicago area was gripped by fear as seven people died suddenly after ingesting Extra-Strength Tylenol capsules ...

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